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DOH Reports 280 New Statewide COVID Cases
The State Department of Health reports 280 new cases of coronavirus with no new COVID-19
Couple Buys Assets of Big Island Dairy Farm
(AP) — The owners of a Hawaiʻi food distribution company have bought the assets of
Airport Workers Given Extra Time for Vaccine Mandate
(AP) — Airline workers and Transportation Security Administration staff have been granted a grace period
Honolulu Police Suspend Search for Missing Oʻahu Girl
(AP) — Honolulu police are suspending their search for a 6-year-old Hawaii girl who has
COVID-19 Cases Now Exceed 229 Million Worldwide
As of 4:30 am on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, The Johns Hopkins COVID-19 dashboard reports the
Kolekole Bridge Weight Limit Now 12 Tons
As of 5:50pm on Monday, September 20, 2021, the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) announced
431 New COVID Cases Reported Across the State
The State Department of Health reports 431 new cases of coronavirus. The following data includes
Hele-on Reroutes Buses Amid Kolekole Bridge Closure
Due to the closure of Kolekole Bridge, the following Hele-on Bus schedule changes will be
Worldwide COVID-19 Cases Surpass 228 Million
As of 5:00 am on Monday, September 20, 2021, The Johns Hopkins COVID-19 dashboard reports the
FEMA Providing Financial Assistance for COVID-19 Related Funeral Expenses
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is currently providing financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses
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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
