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2024 Vulcan Challenge Extended
The 2024 UH Hilo Vulcan Challenge has been extended through October 24. Along with contributions
Sulphur Banks Trail in Volcanoes National Park to Close for Boardwalk Repairs
Sulphur Banks Trail in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will temporarily close for boardwalk repairs today
Hawaiʻi Island Lane Closures: Week of October 21
The Department of Transportation announced the following Hawaiʻi Island lane closures during the week of
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inducts Cher, Ozzy Osbourne and More
(AP) — Hollywood stars Julia Roberts and Zendaya bookended Saturday’s inductions into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame,
Off-Duty Lifeguard Rescues Stranded Teen Paddler
(AP) — A teenager in Hawaii was recovering Friday after spending more than 11 hours
Captain Cook Man Charged Following Firearm Incident in Hookena
38-year-old Warren Cho Jr. of Captain Cook was charged with terroristic threatening following a recent
HPD Announces October “Coffee With a Cop” Dates
Big Island residents are invited to attend Coffee With a Cop events this October. These
Free Microchipping and Dog Licensing Event Taking Place This Weekend
Hawaiʻi County is hosting a free microchipping and dog licensing event will be held at
Solid Waste Facility Closures for IRONMAN World Championship
Due to road closures for the IRONMAN World Championship, Kealakehe Recycling and Transfer Station and
Kona Man Charged in E-Bike Theft While Police Seek Female Suspect
Hawai‘i Island police arrested and charged a 22-year-old Kona man after investigating the theft of
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27th KWXX Ho`olaule`a presented by Coca-Cola and Monster Energy – Mark Chun Gallery
27th KWXX Ho`olaule`a presented by Coca-Cola and Monster Energy – Russell Mitsuda
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