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Incoming passenger count continues to drop
The number of passengers arriving in Hawaii by air continues to drop. Yesterday, 543 people
State Health Director says more than 12K tested with 317 positive (3 deaths)
State Department of Health Director Bruce Anderson provided more detail about the state’s COVID-19 cases
North Hawaii Hospital changes COVID-19 test times
Because of low demand, North Hawaii Community Hospital is changing its COVID-19 screening and testing,
CDC now suggests masks in public
The Centers for Disease Control Director Robert Redfield joined President Donald Trump at the Friday
State now has 319 cases, with total 3 deaths from COVID-19
The State of Hawaii has seen its third death from COVID-19. The total number of
FDA approves first U.S. antibody test for COVID-19
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first test in the U.S. designed
U. S. Postal Service details home mailing, shipping choices
The U.S Postal Service has shared tips for housebound customers on how to easily use
Local banks taking applications for SBA loans
First Hawaiian Bank and Bank of Hawaii are among the local financial institutions now accepting
US has 25% of world’s 1 million cases
The Johns Hopkins Interactive COVID-19 Dashboard as of Friday morning, April 3, at 7 a.m.
Hawaii County has 24 COVID-19 cases
Hawaii County Civil Defense’s COVID-19 dashboard as of Friday morning, April 3, shows that the
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2019 26th Annual KWXX Ho`olaule`a – Russell Mitsuda Gallery
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Island Conversations
DC interviews Dr. Akiona re: Hawaii County screening
New West Broadcasting’s Darrin Carlson (DC from B97/B93) spoke with Dr. Ka’ohimanu Akiona and Dr. Kimo Alameda regarding today’s drive-through screening / testing at the Ho’olulu Complex (Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium , Wong Stadium parking lot) being operated
Island Conversations #65 –dealing with the stress of COVID-19 with Dr. Katherine May
Everybody in the world is likely feeling anxious and stressed right now because of COVID-19, the Coronavirus circling the globe. Dr. Katherine May, a clinical psychologist who is head of Behavioral Health at West Hawaii Community Health
Island Conversations #64–Dr. Jace Saplan, Prof of Music
Jace Saplan, born and raised in Hilo, has made music his life–as a professor and as a choral conductor. Take a break from the stress of COVID-19, and enjoy this talk story with host Sherry Bracken. Air
Mayor Kim Interview regarding travel quarantine (3/21/20)
New West Broadcasting’s General Manager Chris Leonard speaks with Mayor Harry Kim Saturday March 21st regarding the Governor’s order for mandatory quarantine for all travelers coming into Hawaii from out of state and it’s impact on Hawaii
Mayor Harry Kim-Interview (3/17/20)
New West Broadcasting’s General Manager Chris Leonard speaks with Mayor Harry Kim this afternoon regarding Hawai’i First Covid-19 case and the State of Hawai’i’s new guidance for dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. Recorded March 17, 2020.
Island Conversations #63–Hawaii Wildlife Center, with Director Linda Elliott
The Hawaii Wildlife Center in Kapa’au, at the very north part of the Big Island of Hawaii, is where Native Birds and Mammals (ie the hoary bat) go for medical attention, rest, and recovery before being released
Island Conversations #62–Sacred Lands Mediator Susan Podziba
Susan Podziba, from Boston, MA, is an internationally known mediator, and has a focus on mediating disputes over sacred lands and natural resources. She was in Hawaii to give a talk at UH School of Law, and
Island Conversations #61–Dr. Richard Smith, founder of MEDEX, University of Washington School of Medicine PA program
Our most recent podcast was about the new Physician Assistant Training Program being established in South Kona, with Dr. Misbah Keen and Mr. Terry Scott from University of Washington School of Medicine MEDEX program. This discussion is
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