The Conversation: Tensions in the South Pacific; Affordable housing in Waipahu

By Catherine Cruz,

Russell Subiono

Published May 5, 2022 at 1:46 PM HST

Professor Tarcisius Kabutaulaka with the Center For Pacific Island Studies breaks down the tough talk between the prime ministers of Australia and the Solomon Islands | Full Story
Honolulu Civil Beat politics and opinion editor Chad Blair covers former Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell's announcement that he will drop out of the race for governor | Full Story
Waipahu neighborhood board member Richard Oshiro and Honolulu's Transit Oriented Development and Community Building Administrator Harrison Rue respond to community concerns about a proposed affordable housing project | Full Story
Local comedian Jordan Savusa brings a touch of Hawaiʻi to sketch comedy in The Second City in Chicago | Full Story

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Catherine Cruz

Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Originally from Guam, she spent more than 30 years at KITV, covering beats from government to education. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.

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Russell Subiono

Russell Subiono is the executive producer of The Conversation and host of HPR's This Is Our Hawaiʻi podcast. Born in Honolulu and raised on Hawaiʻi Island, he’s spent the last decade working in local film, television and radio. Contact him at talkback@hawaiipublicradio.org.

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