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The Conversation

The Conversation: Live broadcast from Lahaina; Harbor repairs; Tourism

By Catherine Cruz,
Russell Subiono
Published August 5, 2024 at 10:29 AM HST
The Conversation host Catherine Cruz prepares to broadcast the show live from Maui Kuʻia Estate Chocolate in Lahaina on Aug. 5, 2024.
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The Conversation host Catherine Cruz prepares to broadcast the show live from Maui Kuʻia Estate Chocolate in Lahaina on Aug. 5, 2024.

The Conversation broadcasts live from Lahaina today with a look at the community's recovery efforts.

  • Trilogy Excursions co-owner Riley Coon and GungHo Sailing owner Keahi Ho on the challenges they have had to overcome working out of Māʻalaea Harbor while Lahaina Harbor is out of commission | <b>Full Story</b>
  • Lisa Paulson, executive director of the Maui Hotel and Lodging Association, on the state of the Valley Isle's tourism industry | <b>Full Story</b>
  • Maui Economic Opportunity Inc. CEO Debbie Cabebe on available aid for people displaced by the Aug. 8 fires | <b>Full Story</b>
  • HPR reporter Cassie Ordonio on how Lahaina's immigrant community is navigating recovery | <b>Full Story</b>
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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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