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The Conversation: Inflation impacts restaurants and bars; Windward restaurant gets creative with noodles

By Catherine Cruz,

Russell Subiono, Savannah Harriman-Pote

Published August 10, 2022 at 12:41 PM HST

Adela Visitacion makes noodles at Adela's Country Eatery in Kāneʻohe on Oʻahu. (August 2022)

Doug Harris of the Harris Group describes the impact of inflation on Hawaiʻi's bars and restaurants | Full Story
Adela Visitacion and Richard Chan of Adela's Country Eatery in Kāneʻohe serve noodles made with ulu, kalo, moringa | Full Story
Honolulu Civil Beat reporter Chad Blair explains why Pacific Islanders lack access to kidney transplants | Full Story
Honokaʻa High School seniors Kaiya Lawrence-Spencer, Justin Cootey, and Derek Gomes, and junior Ikeʻao Kapeliʻela share their experiences with alternative education — and their hopes for the future | Full Story
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Catherine Cruz

Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.

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Russell Subiono

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

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Savannah Harriman-Pote

Savannah Harriman-Pote is HPR's Senior Reporter, Climate and Energy and Editor-at-Large. She is also the lead producer of HPR's "This Is Our Hawaiʻi" podcast. Contact her at sharrimanpote@hawaiipublicradio.org.

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