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EPA Investigating Wastewater Released Into Puhi Bay From Sewage Plant
(AP) – Federal and state environmental officials are looking into what caused a large release
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Kona Man Killed in North Kona Crash
Hawai‘i Island police launched a negligent homicide investigation after a 21-year-old man died in a
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Hawaiʻi Island Lane Closures: Week of July 1
The Department of Transportation announced the following Hawaiʻi Island lane closures during the week of
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Police Initiate Puna Homicide Investigation
Hawai‘i Island police have initiated a homicide investigation following the discovery of 71-year-old Yong Cha
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Kīlauea Experiencing Seismic Swarm
Kīlauea’s upper East Rift Zone, beneath Chain of Craters Road within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park,
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The Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division To Open Homeless Shelter in Downtown Hilo
The Office of Housing and Community Development, Mayor Roth and Governor Green reached an agreement
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County Transfer Stations Open July 4
Hawaiʻi County transfer stations will be open for during normal operating hours on Thursday, July
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Governor Green Signs 22 Healthcare Related Bills Into Law
Yesterday, Governor Green signed 22 pieces of legislation related to Hawaiʻi’s health care industry, community
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Supreme Court Allows Emergency Abortions in Idaho for Now
(AP) — The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for Idaho hospitals to provide emergency abortions, for now,
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Maui Officials Highlight Steps Toward Rebuilding
(AP) — Nearly a year after wind-whipped flames raced through Kim Ball’s Hawaii community, the
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27th KWXX Ho`olaule`a presented by Coca-Cola and Monster Energy – Mark Chun Gallery
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27th KWXX Ho`olaule`a presented by Coca-Cola and Monster Energy – Russell Mitsuda
Island Conversations
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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