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The Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission discusses how the economic fallout from the pandemic impacted their work; an HPU researcher talks about the invasive bullfrog and why they were brought here; and the authors of a new book about the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II share why they decided to write it.

In today's Aloha Friday Conversation, we're looking at the intersections on politics and culture in the islands in the 1970s. Plus, a new story map of Hilo Bay!

Lawmakers didn’t waste time this session scheduling the first hearing on bills to raise the minimum wage in Hawaiʻi. The federal government raised its minimum for federal workers to $15 as of Sunday. Proponents of raising the minimum argue a hike is past due. It has been held at $10.10 for the last four years. Opponents say not so fast and not so high, and claim doing so could force some small businesses to close. The Conversation explores both sides.

The EPA shares their thoughts on a recent visit to Red Hill and Camp Kunia; the city's Emergency Medical Services explains why the downward trend of Covid cases has them feeling encouraged; and we learn more about Hawaiʻi's spotted dove in today's Manu Minute.

A state Senator details plans to eradicate a coqui frog colony in Waimanalo; the Pacific Association for Radiation Survivors' mission for Guam residents to be fairly compensated for exposure to nuclear testing; and 'Ai Pono Foundation talks about the rise in eating disorders during the pandemic and shares how treatment is evolving

The military begins flushing 5 million gallons of water from the Red Hill Shaft to clear contaminants in the drinking water system; The local need to boost the information technology workforce; A high schooler shines the light on education during a pandemic; A new cook book highlights the world of Chinese dim sum.

U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz talks about the Navy's decision to permanently shut down the Red Hill fuel storage facility; the Defense Department's press secretary discusses what will happen with Red Hill going forward; the great-granddaughter of the first Chinese woman to practice Western medicine in Hawaiʻi shares her legacy; and we talk to some of those who recently worked on a new mural that went up on the Wo Fat building

We follow the Pentagon's decision to shut down Red Hill; check in on local programs doing wastewater surveillance; track legislation aimed to fix aging dams and reservoirs across the state; and hear about a young artist who’s making waves on the digital art platform OpenSea.

We revisit the construction and early days of the Navy's Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility through the stories of the two men who drafted the application to designate it as an engineering marvel and National Historic landmark.

A cybersecurity expert says users face a trade-off between increased connectivity and increased vulnerability; an EPA specialist clarifies Red Hill water test results; a food index compiles data tracking daily transactions at eateries across the state; and a local planner awarded the American Institute of Architects Hawaii Medal of Honor.