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We revisit an interview with Chris Sanders, the voice and creator of Stitch, ahead of the premiere of Disney's live-action "Lilo & Stitch"; HPR's Cathrine Cluett Pactol shares about Ka La’i Ola, a housing initiative that aims to meet the needs of those who lost their homes to the Maui wildfires

Chris Sanders, the creator and voice behind the little blue alien named Stitch, has never left the character. After more than two decades, his voice of the beloved character will return for the live-action remake, which will be in theaters this Friday. HPR's Cassie Ordonio has more.

Small Kine Gift owners detail how tariffs are affecting store prices; What is the relationship between hula and health?

Disney's live-action "Lilo & Stitch" premieres in theaters this Friday. But there's been another roller coaster ride of controversy surrounding the actress who plays Nani, Lilo's older sister. HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports.

Gov. Josh Green discusses military land leases; Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz shares what we can learn from animals to improve human health

This weekend, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Manu O Kū Festival. The Conversation spoke with Rich Downs of Hui Manu-O-Kū and Keith Swindle, executive director of the Hawaiʻi Audubon Society, about the significance of this endearing seabird that has thrived on Oʻahu.

Today on The Conversation, we're replaying interviews with filmmakers who focus on stories of the ocean.

Two Hawaiʻi-born actors are making names for themselves in Hollywood. Nyah Juliano and Koda Beschen recently appeared in the Fox series "Rescue: HI-Surf" and in independent films.

HPR's Maddie Bender reports on how federal funding cuts are impacting the University of Hawaiʻi; Kitty Simonds, executive director of the Western Pacific Fishery Council, responds to environmentalists' concerns about a Trump order allowing commercial fishing within the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument

The Celebration of the Arts on Maui will come to a final close this weekend after over three decades of celebrating Hawaiian culture. The Conversation talked to Clifford Nae’ole, chair of the Celebration of the Arts, about what's changed since he first started the event.