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The Conversation: HPR chief to step down; Oʻahu's last lighthouse keeper

By Catherine Cruz
Published February 6, 2024 at 11:14 AM HST
Makapu’u Lighthouse stands atop the easternmost point of Oʻahu.
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Makapu’u Lighthouse stands atop the easternmost point of Oʻahu.

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