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DOH Reports 87 New COVID Cases Across the State
The State Department of Health reports 87 new cases of coronavirus. This report includes cases
Over 134 Million COVID Cases Reported
As of 8:30 am on Friday, April 9, 2021, The Johns Hopkins COVID-19 dashboard reports the
Big Island COVID Testing Site Information for the Week of April 9 through 16
The County of Hawai’i has announced a number of COVID-19 community testing sites taking place on
Maui to Require 2nd COVID Tests for Tourists
(AP) — Maui County will soon require second coronavirus tests for out-of-state and international visitors.
Hawaiʻi County Leveraging Millions in Federal Funds to Help Residents Behind on Utility Bills
Beginning April 12, 2021, millions of dollars in federal assistance will be available to households
Big Island Tourist Charged With Manslaughter
(AP) — A Hawaiʻi judge ruled there is probable cause to charge a Pittsburgh tourist
Ka‘ū Woman Wanted on Several Outstanding Warrants
Hawai‘i Island police are asking the public to help them locate 29-year-old Maria Girangaya of
Department of Water Supply Closing Sections of Mamo Street in South Hilo for Infrastructure Project
The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Water Supply will be closing Mamo Street from Kamehameha
122 New COVID Cases and 3 Additional Deaths Reported Statewide
The State Department of Health reports 122 new cases of coronavirus and 3 additional deaths
U.S. COVID-19 Casualties Now Surpass 559,000
As of 7:15 am on Thursday, April 8, 2021, The Johns Hopkins COVID-19 dashboard reports the
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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