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Flash Flood Warning for parts of Hawai’i Island
The National Weather Service has issued the following weather statement; A Flood Watch
Catastrophic Flooding Event Forecast for Hawai’i Island
The National Weather Service is forecasting a “Catastrophic Flooding Event” for Hawai’i Island that could
125 New Statewide COVID Cases Reported
The State Department of Health reports 125 new cases of coronavirus with 1 new COVID-19
City Council Approves Additional 3% Tax on Oʻahu Lodging
(AP) — The Honolulu City Council has approved a measure to levy an additional 3%
Worldwide COVID-19 Case Count Exceeds 264 Million
As of 5:55 am on Friday, December 3, 2021, The Johns Hopkins COVID-19 dashboard reports the
Hawaiʻi County Police Looking for Wanted Puna Woman
Hawai’i Island police are asking the public to help them locate 30-year old Marina Cortez,
One-Way Traffic Pattern in Effect for Ala ‘Ōhi‘a Road This Saturday
Between the hours of 6pm and 9pm on Saturday, December 4, a temporary one-way traffic
Fuel in Tap Water Alarms Pearl Harbor Families
(AP) — Hundreds of military families living near Pearl Harbor have complained of stomach pain,
High Wind and Blizzard Warning Issued for Big Island While Flash Watch for the State Remains In Effect Through Monday
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind and Blizzard Warning for the Summits
Hawaiʻi County Supported Vaccination Sites: Week of December 6
The County of Hawaiʻi has announced supported COVID-19 vaccination sites taking place during the week
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Island Conversations
Island Conversations #119 (Bonus) -Big Island wastewater, with Dr. Rick Bennett
Dr. Rick Bennett has been in heated conversations with heads of the Hawaii County Department of Environmental Management for years, concerned about the wastewater treatment plants around the island. For years he–and others– have been urging the
Island Conversations #118 (Bonus)–Water quality off the Big Island with Dr. Rick Bennett
Dr. Rick Bennett, PhD, is a Kona Coast Waterkeeper, a title bestowed on him by The Water Keeper Alliance, International, which has been in operation since the 1970s. He and Island Conversations host Sherry Bracken talk about
Island Conversations #117–Gratitude, and goodbye
As I record my final Sunday Island Conversations, after nearly 17 years in radio, I want to express my gratitude to everybody on this island–and elsewhere–who have been so supportive of the work that I do, whether
Island Conversations #116–Dental care for keiki and adults, with Dr. Steven Pine and Dr. John Gawlick
Dental care is an integral part of overall medical care. But there’s much less discussion about dental care than general health care. Questions like, what kind of toothbrush is best, when should you start cleaning your keiki’s
Island Conversations #115 – Richard Taaffe, West Hawaii Community Health Center
West Hawaii Community Health Center is one of three Federally Qualified Health Centers on the island. CEO Richard Taaffe, who is the only Chief Executive there has been since WHCHC opened in 2005, talks about capabilities, employees,
Island Conversations #114–COVID vaccines with Lt. Gov. Green and more with Mayor Mitch Roth
We air the rest of the conversation with Mayor Mitch Roth, who was sworn in Dec. 7, 2020, and with whom Island Conversations host Sherry Bracken spoke in advance of his swearing in. Guest 2 is Lt.
Island Conversations #113–Mayor Elect Mitch Roth
The week before being sworn in as Mayor, Mitch Roth talked with Island Conversations host Sherry Bracken about some of his cabinet appointments and plans. Mayor-elect Roth had much to say, including that he’s excited and hopeful
Island Conversations #112–Tsunami! with Dr. Walter Dudley, former CD chief Darryl Oliveira
The Big Island is subject to lots of hazards, including tsunami. Island Conversations host Sherry Bracken talks with Dr. Walter Dudley, a professor emeritus from UH Hilo and author of many books on tsunami (including two new
