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DOH Reports New Travel-Related Dengue Case on Oʻahu
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) identified a new case of travel-related dengue virus on
County Announces Upcoming Novice Swim Team Season
The Hawaiʻi County Department of Parks & Recreation announced that the 2025 Novice Swim Team
Police Investigating Traffic Collision That Critically Injured Puna Woman
A 21-year-old Puna woman is in critical condition following a recent motor vehicle/pedestrian collision that
Hawaiʻi County D.U.I. Stats: January 6-12
During the week of January 6, through January 12, 2025, Hawai`i Island police arrested 23
Police Investigating False Arrest Reports
After receiving information from the community regarding images and posts circulating online about HPD arresting
‘Emilia Pérez’ Leads Oscar Nominations With 13
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Ka‘ū Top Enforcer and Officer of the Year Honored
Two Ka‘ū District officers were recently recognized as 2024 “Ka‘ū Officer of the Year” and
The Doobie Brothers, George Clinton Among Those Inducted to 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame
George Clinton, The Doobie Brothers, Ashley Gorley, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, The Beach Boys’ Mike Love
House Passes Immigrant Detention Billill
(AP) — The House on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill that requires the
Native Hawaiian Brothers Say Police Framed Them for 1991 Murder
(AP) — Two Native Hawaiian brothers who were convicted in the 1991 killing of a
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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
