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Hilo Man Charged With Several Counts of Theft
Hawai‘i Island police have charged 28-year-old Bryan Kaipo Piilani, of Hilo, with theft. On February
“Kona Snow” Covers Coffee Belt
As visitors leave snowy climates in search of Hawaiʻi’s hot sun they may be surprised
Love’s Bakery to Close After 170 Years
Love’s Bakery announced it would be permanently closing all of their operations at the end
COVID Cluster Found on University of Hawai’i Mānoa Campus
Seven University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa students have tested positive for COVID-19. The University and
Johns Hopkins Reports Over 114 Million COVID Cases Worldwide
As of 6:15 am on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, The Johns Hopkins COVID-19 dashboard reports the
Governor Ige Withholds Funds for Corrections Oversight
(AP) — Hawaiʻi Gov. David Ige has again decided not to approve funds that would
DOH Reports 29 New COVID-19 Cases, 1 on Big Island
The State Department of Health Joint Information Center Daily Digest for Monday, March 1, 2021
Volcanoes National Park Announces March Flight Operation Dates
Volcanoes National Park March 2021 flight operation dates are as follows: March 2, between 6:30 a.m.
New COVID Variant Found in Hawaiʻi
The Department of Health’s State Laboratories Division confirms the presence of a new COVID variant
Flash Flood Watch for Big Island
The National Weather Service has extended a flash flood watch for Big Island thru end
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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
