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Consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Russ Roberts

Few in Hawaii are spared the far-reaching effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Views expressed in this Hawaii State News summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content supplied by the “Honolulu Star-Advertiser” and the Associated Press. Accessed on 01 March 2021, 1238 UTC, Post 22,454. Source:  https://www.staradvertiser.com/ Please click link or scroll down to read…

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Adopt a dog for a day

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Russ Roberts

Beginning today, the Hawaii Humane Society restarts its Adopt a dog for a day program. Views expressed in this Hawaii Island News summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content provided by the “Hawaii Tribune-Herald.” Accessed on 01 March 2021, 1226 UTC,  Post 22,453. Source:  https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/category/hawaii-news/ Please click link or scroll down to read your…

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Hawaii Humane Society

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Russ Roberts

As of today, the Hawaii Humane Society restarts its field trip program. Views expressed in this West Hawaii News summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content provided by “West Hawaii Today.” Accessed on 01 March 2021, 1213 UTC, Post 22,452. Source:  https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/category/hawaii-news/ Please click link or scroll down to read your selections. Hawaii News…

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60 new COVID-19 cases in Hawaii

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Russ Roberts

The new coronavirus infections bring the statewide total to 27,559. Views expressed in this Hawaii State News summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content supplied by the “Honolulu Star-Advertiser” and the Associated Press. Accessed on 01 March 2021, 0250 UTC, Post 22,451. Source:  https://www.staradvertiser.com/ Please click link or scroll down to read your selections….

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Coronavirus Update for Hawaii County

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Russ Roberts

Here is the latest COVID-19 information for Hawaii County. Views expressed in this Hawaii Island News summary are those of the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency and the State of Hawaii Department of Health. Content provided by the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency. Accessed on 28 February 2021, 2218 UTC, Post 22,450. Source (email message…

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Coronavirus Testing Update

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Russ Roberts

Testing for COVID-19 continues in Hawaii County. Views expressed in this Hawaii Island News update are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content supplied by the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency and the State of Hawaii Department of Health. Accessed on 28 February 2021, 1239 UTC, Post 22,449. Source (email message from the Hawaii County…

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A year of COVID-19 in Hawaii

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Russ Roberts

Hawaii leaders recall the challenges faced over the last 12 months. Views expressed in this Hawaii State News summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content supplied by the “Honolulu Star-Advertiser” and the Associated Press. Accessed on 28 February 2021, 1235 UTC, Post 22,448. Source:  https://www.staradvertiser.com/ Please click link or scroll down to read your…

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Soldiers train at PTA

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Russ Roberts

800 soldiers from the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team are “honing” their skills at the Pohakuloa Training Area on Hawaii Island. Views expressed in this Hawaii Island News summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content provided by the “Hawaii Tribune-Herald.” Accessed on 28 February 2021, 1225 UTC, Post 22,447. Source:  https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/category/hawaii-news/ Please click link…

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Retired News director of Pacific Radio Group Radio Stations on Hawaii-the Big Island. I have more than 40 years of broadcast experience, including positons at KTUH-FM (UH-Manoa), KPOI-FM (Honolulu). KHLO-AM (Hilo), KKBG-FM (KBIG-FM)(Hilo/Kona), KAPA-FM (Hilo-Kona). Native-FM (Hilo-Kona), and ESPN Hawaii (Hilo-Kona). Former University of Hawaii-Hilo librarian. Retired Air Force Officer. Amateur (Ham) Radio operator since 1977 (currently holds the Amateur Extra Class License from the FCC-KH6JRM).... Can read, write, and speak Russian. Retired on 30 September 2011, but still maintains a Hawaii Island News Blog.

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