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Mauna Loa Eruption Update – November 30 – 8AM
As of 8am this morning, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports the leading edge of the
DOFAW Closes Additional Hawaiʻi Island Forest Reserves
The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) closed additional recreation areas amid Mauna Loa’s
Governor Ige Issues Emergency Proclamation for Mauna Loa eruption
On the evening of Monday, November 28, Governor David Ige issued an Emergency Proclamation relating
Global COVID-19 Case Count Exceeds 642 Million
As of 5:10 am on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 dashboard reports
Mauna Loa Eruption Draws Onlookers
(AP) — The first eruption in 38 years of the world’s largest active volcano is
Monthly Siren and EAS Test Taking Place on December 1
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test
Mauna Loa Update – November 29 – 4:30PM
As of 4:30pm on Tuesday, November 29 the USGS released the following info on the
Drinking Water Not Fouled by Firefighting Foam Spill
(AP) — The Navy says there is no evidence of any drinking water contamination after
Mayor Roth Issues Emergency Proclamation #1 Relating to Mauna Loa Eruption
On Monday night, Hawaiʻi County Mayor Mitch Roth issued Mayor’s Emergency Rule #1 relating to
Mauna Loa Eruption Update – 10am – November 29
As of 10am on Tuesday, November 29, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that the
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Island Conversations
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
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
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