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The Conversation: Sen. Hirono talks military issues in the Pacific; Tips on entering NPR's Tiny Desk Contest

By Catherine Cruz,
Russell Subiono
Published February 23, 2023 at 1:38 PM HST
FILE - Sen. Mazie Hirono delivers remarks at the groundbreaking and blessing ceremony for Kupono Solar, a new photovoltaic and battery storage facility, which will be built on approximately 131 acres of federal land within the Department of Defense West Loch Annex and commencing operations in 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Melvin J. Gonzalvo) (Oct. 7, 2022)
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FILE - Sen. Mazie Hirono delivers remarks at the groundbreaking and blessing ceremony for Kupono Solar, a new photovoltaic and battery storage facility, which will be built on approximately 131 acres of federal land within the Department of Defense West Loch Annex and commencing operations in 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Melvin J. Gonzalvo) (Oct. 7, 2022)
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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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