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COVID-19 Weekly Update
In the last week, the State Department of Health reported 95 cases of coronavirus statewide.

Hawaiian Airlines Foundation Awards $150,000 to Maui Organizations
The Hawaiian Airlines Foundation has awarded $150,000 in grants to three Maui organizations leading the

U.S. Egg Prices Hit a Record High of $4.95
(AP) — Egg prices hit a record high as the U.S. contends with an ongoing bird flu outbreak,

Senate Confirms Gabbard as Trump’s Director of National Intelligence
(AP) — Tulsi Gabbard was sworn in as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence

Nominations for 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announced
(AP) — Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast and Phish are some the 2025

Hawaiʻi-Based Soldier to Face Military Trial in Suspected Death of His Pregnant Wife
(AP) — A Hawaii-based soldier faces charges in military court in connection with the suspected

Canned Tuna Sold at Costco and Other Stores Recalled for Botulism Risk
(AP) – Several brands of canned tuna sold at stores including Trader Joe’s, Costco and

Police Investigating Hilo Traffic Crash That Critically Injured Elderly Pedestrian
Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a Hilo traffic collision involving a motor vehicle and a

State Lawmakers Seek Tougher Fireworks Enforcement
(AP) – State senators declined to move forward with a statewide ban on all fireworks

Emergency Proclamation Issued for Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant
As a proactive measure to protect public health and safety, Mayor Kimo Alameda signed an
Island Conversations

Mayoral Forum w/Big Island Press Club
Meet the Mayor! Two finalists — incumbent Mayor Mitch Roth and challenger Kimo Alameda — have made it through the Primary Election and now face a November runoff. The Big Island Press Club, along with New West

KWXX Mauna Loa Update – Episode #4 -12-02-22 Guest: Mayor Mitch Roth
Friday Mauna Loa Update with Mayor Mitch Roth air date: 12/2/22

KWXX Mauna Loa Update – Episode #3 -12-01-22 Guest: Mayor Mitch Roth
Mayor Mitch Roth joins the KWXX Breakfast Lūʻau to update us on the latest with the Mauna Loa eruption Air date: 12/1/22

KWXX Mauna Loa Update – Episode #2 -11-30-22 Guests: Mayor Mitch Roth
Mayor Mitch Roth joins the Loeka & Kuʻehu and KWXX Breakfast Lūʻau for an update on the Mauna Loa eruption Original air date: 11/30/22 8:45am

KWXX Mauna Loa Update – Episode #1 -11-29-22 Guests: Mayor Mitch Roth and Ken Hon
11/29 – 7am update Mauna Loa update with Hawai’i County Mayor Mitch Roth and Ken Hon, Scientist-in-Charge at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) Original air date: 11/29/22

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