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Department of Health Releases New COVID Numbers Including 16 New Cases On Hawaiʻi Island
A January 21 Hawaiʻi Department of Health report, that includes cases up until Monday, January
Reef-Friendly Sunscreen Dispensers at Kahaluʻu Beach Park
The Kahaluʻu Bay Education Center/The Kohala Center, Raw Elements and Target have partnered in a
State Management of Native Hawaiian Burials Criticized
(AP) — The state of Hawaii has received criticism for its handling of Native Hawaiian
Laura Clint Acasio Appointed to State Senate
David Ige has appointed Laura Clint Acasio to the Hawaiʻi State Senate, District 1, which
Worldwide COVID-19 Cases Reach 97 Million, While U.S. Deaths Increase
As of 6:00 am on Thursday, January 21, 2021, The Johns Hopkins COVID-19 dashboard reports the
Department of Health Releases New COVID-19 Numbers
A Hawaiʻi Department of Health report, that includes cases up until Monday, January 18, 2021
Mayor Roth Released From The Hospital
Mayor Mitch Roth was released from Hilo Medical Center on Wednesday, January 20. Roth is
Limited Supply Slowing Down Hawaiʻi’s COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts
(AP) — Hawaiʻi’s leaders say limited supply is the main thing constraining distribution of the
Snorkeling Excursions Linked To Pulmonary Condition
(AP) — A rise in drowning deaths or near drownings during Hawaiʻi snorkeling excursions has
Pōhakuloa Training Area Activities Resume
The Pōhakuloa Training Area (PTA) released a statement announcing events taking place this week. Training
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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
