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2019 26th Annual KWXX Ho`olaule`a – Russell Mitsuda Gallery
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Island Conversations
Island Conversations #54–Heart Health, Hula, and Blood Pressure
There was a five year study, recently shared at an American Heart Association meeting, showing that hula can help lower blood pressure, can help heart health. Some research was done on the Big Island with Kumu Pi’ilani
Island Conversations #53–Measles and Vaccinations
Hawaii State Department of Health Chair Dr. Bruce Anderson and the state’s Chief Epidemiologist, Dr. Sarah Park, and local Big Island (Kona) pediatrician Dr. Peter Locatelli discuss measles and vaccinations with Island Conversations host Sherry Bracken. Photo:
Island Conversations #52–a new budget approach? Hawaii County Council members Sue Lee Loy and Ashley Kierkiewicz
Can the Hawaii County Budget process be done differently? Sue Lee Loy and Ashley Kierkiewicz, Hawaii County Council members representing Hilo and Puna, are looking at a new approach called Budgeting for Outcomes. They talk with host
Island Conversations #51–Japanese come to West Hawaii, with Walter Kunitake
Kona coffee farmer Walter Kunitake talks with Island Conversations host Sherry Bracken about the Japanese who left plantations and came to West Hawaii once their contracts were up –who, why, what they did. AND about work to
Island Conversations #50–the Japanese in Hawaii, with Arnold Hiura of the Hawaii Japanese Center
The first Japanese arrived in the State 151 years ago. Arnold Hiura of the Hawaii Japanese Center in Hilo spoke with Island Conversations host Sherry Bracken about the arrival, the work, the influence of the Japanese in
Island Conversations #49–Kona Hospital CEO Jay Kreuzer
Kona Community Hospital CEO Jay Kreuzer talks with Island Conversations host Sherry Bracken about Kona Hospital, Kohala Hospital, Ali’i Health (which employs 23 physicians), and the Kona Surgery Center, the past improvements at Kona Hospital, future plans
Island Conversations #48–Mayor Harry Kim plus Prosecutor Mitch Roth announces mayoral run
Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim and host Sherry Bracken conclude their conversation, talking budget, adding more people to the county budget, short term rental taxes, and more. PLUS, Hawaii County Prosecutor Mitch Roth has announced that he
Island Conversations #47–Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim
Island Conversations host Sherry Bracken and Mayor Harry Kim talked on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019 in his Hilo office. He wanted to share his thinking about his “The Heart of Aloha, a Way Forward –Mauna Kea,” (available
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