The Conversation: Maui recovery; Native Hawaiian filmmaker makes his mark on 'Moana 2'

By Catherine Cruz,

Russell Subiono

Published December 27, 2024 at 11:12 AM HST

An image of Lahaina town about one year after the deadly wildfires. (July 17, 2024) — A burned car sits in Lahaina town on July 17, 2024, about one year after the deadly Aug. 8 wildfires.

HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol reports on the recently finalized Maui long-term recovery plan | Full Story
Native Hawaiian filmmaker Bryson Chun talks about his experience working on "Moana 2" | Full Story
Hawaiʻi author Jane Goodsill discusses the notable Hawaiʻi figures featured in the latest volume of "Voices of Hawaiʻi" | Full Story
ʻIolani teachers Greg Bowman and Alan Suemori talk about the message of gratitude at the center of their children's book, "Leilani Blessed and Grateful" | Full Story

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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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