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State Department of Education Announces Expanded Summer Student Learning Opportunities
Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) schools will offer a comprehensive menu of summer programming
Road Closure in Hōnaunau Due to Police Investigation on Friday, May 7
Hawai‘i police have announced a temporary road closure of Keala O Keawe Road (Highway 160)
Petco Love Announces a Generous Grant to the Hawaiʻi Island Humane Society
On Wednesday, May 5, 2021 the Hawaiʻi Island Humane Society announced a $15,000 grant investment
Worldwide COVID-19 Cases Surpass 155 Million
As of 5:20 am on Thursday, May 6, 2021, The Johns Hopkins COVID-19 dashboard reports the
Ex-Maui Officer Pleads Guilty to Fraud in Pursuit of Sex
(AP) — A former Maui police officer has pleaded guilty to fraud charges after prosecutors
University of Hawaiʻi Graduate Assistants Sue to Unionize
(AP) — University of Hawaiʻi graduate assistants are suing for the right unionize and bargain
Mom Who Gave Birth on Flight Was Unaware of Pregnancy
(AP) — Lavinia “Lavi” Mounga had no idea a baby was coming when she went
New Emergency Broadband Benefit Program to Help Provide Internet Access to Low-Income Households
On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, Gov. David Ige announced a new federal program that aims
DOH Reports 64 New COVID Cases Statewide
The State Department of Health reports 64 new cases of coronavirus. This report includes cases
Big Island Police Charge Hakalau Man for Drug Offenses
Hawai‘i Police Department vice detectives charged a 58-year-old Hakalau man for several drug offenses stemming
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2019 26th Annual KWXX Ho`olaule`a – Russell Mitsuda Gallery
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Island Conversations
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
Island Conversations #112–Tsunami! with Dr. Walter Dudley, former CD chief Darryl Oliveira
The Big Island is subject to lots of hazards, including tsunami. Island Conversations host Sherry Bracken talks with Dr. Walter Dudley, a professor emeritus from UH Hilo and author of many books on tsunami (including two new