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Flower Leis Face Competition from Cheaper Imports
(AP) — Flower garlands are synonymous with Hawaii. But the purple orchid lei that adorn
Sharks Taking Larger Bite Of Hawaiʻi Fishermen’s Catch
In recent years, local small-boat fishers who pursue prized bottomfish such as ehu, onaga and
DOH Reports New Travel-Related Dengue Case
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has identified a new travel-related dengue virus case on
All Camping Areas on Oʻahu, Maui and Molokaʻi Closed Due to Severe Weather
Due to the powerful approaching storms, all camping areas on Oʻahu, Maui and Molokaʻi will
Tephra Information Center to Open in Volcano
Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense, along with partner organizations such as the Red Cross and CERT,
Kīlauea Volcano alert updated to WARNING Status; Closures and Evacuations Announced
March 10, 2026, 11:44 a.m. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has elevated the alert level for
Pāhoa Man Charged with Firearm Offenses
Kawika Benny Kahee of Pāhoa was arrested and charged with firearm offenses stemming from a
Hawaiian Electric monitoring severe weather
With the severe weather including thunderstorms and flash flooding forecast for later in the week,
Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi Honors Police Officer, Firefighter of the Year
The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi recently recognized Hawaiʻi County Police Department (HPD) Puna
Haleakala Telescope Project Draws Deep Opposition on Maui
Following weeks of escalating public opposition, the Maui County Council now stands in unanimous opposition
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Island Conversations
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
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