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The Conversation

The Conversation

Here are the latest stories and full podcast episodes from Hawaiʻi Public Radio's daily hour of locally focused discussions on public affairs, ideas, culture and the arts. Tune in to The Conversation, hosted by Catherine Cruz, on weekdays at 11 a.m. on HPR-1.
  • Jamie Velasco
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    Healthcare Association of Hawaii/Facebook
    Jennifer Walsh is the senior vice president of strategic initiatives and chief strategy officer for Hawaiʻi Pacific University. HPR talked to her about what this means for students who can apply for grants to ease the tuition burden over the next five years.
  • Students of Ke Kula Kaiapuni o Kualapuʻu on Molokaʻi performing.
    Catherine Cluett Pactol
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    HPR
    Starting this month, families seeking to enroll their keiki in a Hawaiian immersion program must apply under a new process. Officials say the portal has already received nearly 300 applications since it opened two weeks ago.