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Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events Announced
Free household hazardous waste collection events will be held between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Hawaiʻi Island Residents Encouraged to Sign Up for Emergency Alerts
Hawaiʻi County is encouraging residents to sign up for Civil Defense Emergency Alerts to stay
Hawaiʻi County D.U.I. Statistics: January 20-26
During the week of January 20, through January 26, 2025, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 18
Ohtani’s Ex-interpreter Sentenced to 4 Years and 9 Months in Sports Betting Case
(AP) — The former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani was sentenced Thursday to four years and
Non-Resident Fishing Licenses Expected to Generate $1Million Anually
Hawai‘i is joining other states in requiring a license for recreational ocean fishing for out
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over Insurance Issues Tying up Potential Maui Wildfire Settlement
(AP) — The Hawaii Supreme Court is considering insurance issues tying up a potential $4
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Detected at Maui Elementary School
The least-virulent strain of Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death (ROD) was detected late last month in three
Marijuana Legalization Gets Initial Approval From 2 House Committees
(AP) – When David Tarnas first served in the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives some 30
Honolulu Records 6th Death from New Year’s Fireworks Explosion
(AP) — A sixth person died Wednesday from injuries sustained when crates of illegal fireworks ignited during
Police Seek Suspect in Kona Theft Investigation
Hawai’i Island police are asking for public assistance identifying the suspect in a December 29,
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Mayoral Forum w/Big Island Press Club
Meet the Mayor! Two finalists — incumbent Mayor Mitch Roth and challenger Kimo Alameda — have made it through the Primary Election and now face a November runoff. The Big Island Press Club, along with New West
KWXX Mauna Loa Update – Episode #4 -12-02-22 Guest: Mayor Mitch Roth
Friday Mauna Loa Update with Mayor Mitch Roth air date: 12/2/22
KWXX Mauna Loa Update – Episode #3 -12-01-22 Guest: Mayor Mitch Roth
Mayor Mitch Roth joins the KWXX Breakfast Lūʻau to update us on the latest with the Mauna Loa eruption Air date: 12/1/22
KWXX Mauna Loa Update – Episode #2 -11-30-22 Guests: Mayor Mitch Roth
Mayor Mitch Roth joins the Loeka & Kuʻehu and KWXX Breakfast Lūʻau for an update on the Mauna Loa eruption Original air date: 11/30/22 8:45am
KWXX Mauna Loa Update – Episode #1 -11-29-22 Guests: Mayor Mitch Roth and Ken Hon
11/29 – 7am update Mauna Loa update with Hawai’i County Mayor Mitch Roth and Ken Hon, Scientist-in-Charge at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) Original air date: 11/29/22
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
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