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Hawaiʻi Island Lane Closures: Week of March 9
The Department of Transportation announced the following Hawaiʻi Island lane closures during the week of
Crude Oil Prices Surpass $100 a Barrel
(AP) — Oil prices have eclipsed $100 per barrel for the first time in more
Hawaiʻi County D.U.I. Stats: February 23-March1
During the week of Feb. 23, through March 1, 2026, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 22
HPD Provides Update on Firearms Incident Near Kailua-Kona School
Hawai‘i Island police provided an update on a recent firearms incident that occurred outside a Queen
Former U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa dies at 74
(AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, who was the first woman to serve as
Measles Case Confirmed in Oʻahu Visitor
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) State Laboratories Division has confirmed a case of measles
Community First Hawaiʻi to Host Free Kuleana Health Fair
Tomorrow, Community First Hawaiʻi, in partnership with the County of Hawaiʻi, is hosting the Kuleana
Hilo Public Library Holds 75th Birthday Celebration
The public is invited to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Hilo Public Library tomorrow.
Two California Fugitives Arrested on Kauaʻi
Two individuals wanted in California in connection with the attempted murder of a law enforcement
Two Previously Wanted Individuals Arrested
Hawaiʻi Island police located and arrested two individuals previously sought in connection with an ongoing
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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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