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Private group posts zip codes to DOH COVID maps
The State Department of Health publishes a map to show where the most recent cases
Big Island adds 2 cases, for 7 active; state adds 24 new cases total
The state continues to see double-digit increases in COVID-19 cases. Today, July 4, the State
Macy’s NY Fireworks go on…despite all
Every year for 43 years, Macy’s and New York City have collaborated to put on
CDC updates list of those at higher risk from COVID
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has provided an updated list of those who are
FDA issues warning: methanol hand sanitizers can be toxic
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers and health care professionals about
FDA approves combo test for COVID and flu
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a diagnostic test that health providers may use
U.S. cases on rise–Hawaii safer but having increases
The Johns Hopkins COVID-19 Dashboard for Saturday morning, July 4, at 7:33 a.m.: Worldwide cases:
DOE releases “Return to Learn” plan
Hawaii State Department of Education Superintendent Christina Kishimoto has released the plan for reopening schools.
Salute to Veterans 5K is on! (virtually…)
VFW Post 3380 is still holding its “Salute to our Veterans 5K”, but this year,
United bringing mainland service back to Big Island
United Airlines announced it is tripling the size of its August schedule compared to its
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2019 26th Annual KWXX Ho`olaule`a – Russell Mitsuda Gallery
2019 26th Annual KWXX Ho`olaule`a – Mark Chun / Kiersten Akahoshi Photos
Island Conversations
Island Conversations #85–former Mayor Billy Kenoi
Former Hawaii County Mayor Billy Kenoi talks with host Sherry Bracken about dealing with the pandemic, the mayor job and what the next Mayor (who could be elected in August) will need to do, what government should
Island Conversations #84: Stress and anxiety during COVID, with Dr. Katherine May, PA Chris Russell
During this time of COVID-19, which has now been going on for more than 3 months, people are feeling anxious, they’re feeling depression, they’re facing job losses and other uncertainties. Physician Assistant Christopher Russell and psychologist Dr.
Island Conversations #83–Photojournalist Jeff Widener and “Tankman”
On June 5, 1989, photojournalist Jeff Widener –who used to be with the Honolulu Advertiser — took what turned out to be the iconic photographer called “Tankman,” of a lone man in front of tanks in Tiananmen
Island Conversations #82 — Landlord Tenant Mediation
Kehau Costa of Hawaii Island Realtors, Julie Mitchell of Ku’ikahi Mediation Center in Hilo, and Eric Paul of West Hawaii Mediation Center in Waimea talk about the concern about people who may not be able to pay
Island Conversations #81–Gov. David Ige
Governor David Ige and Island Conversations host Sherry Bracken talked on Friday afternoon, June 5–lots of topics: Mauna Kea, the protests on the mainland and how they’re being handled here, and of course, how to restart tourism,
Island Conversations #80– COVID testing, antibody testing, and more with Ali’i Health
Anne Broderson, Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner, and Clayton McGhan, the Executive Director of Ali’i Health Center in Keauhou Shopping Center (an affiliate of Kona Community Hospital and the Kona Ambulatory Surgery Center) talked with Island Conversations host
Island Conversations #79–Voting by mail–fraudulent? with Dr. Todd Belt of GWU
Voting by mail–we’ve been hearing from national leaders that voting by mail is fraudulent. Is it? If so, how is it addressed? What is the history of voting by mail in the country? Hawaii County has had
Island Conversations #78–Hawaii elections, with Pat Nakamoto
Hawaii will be voting by mail for all future elections, including our next election August 8, in which the public may decide who will be the next County Mayor, next council members, and next Prosecuting Attorney. The
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