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The Conversation: Navy solar project comes online; Ukuleles for Lahaina fundraiser

By Catherine Cruz,
Russell Subiono
Published June 14, 2024 at 2:14 PM HST
Service and community members attend a dedication ceremony on June 13 at the Kūpono Solar site.
U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Jacob M. Thompson
Service and community members attend a dedication ceremony on June 13 at the Kūpono Solar site.
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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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