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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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Hawaiʻi COVID-19 Update: Clusters Reported, HCCC Employee Tests Positive April 13, 2021
HAWAIʻI ISLAND - Three clusters were identified on Hawaiʻi island in the last 14 days, State officials say.
Big Island Video News
Fresh Snow Covers Hawaiʻi Island Summits April 12, 2021
HAWAIʻI ISLAND - A Winter Weather Advisory was issued for the summits of Maunakea and Mauna Loa on Sunday.
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VOLCANO WATCH: Seismic Noise Explained April 11, 2021
HAWAIʻI ISLAND - Vibrations, recorded on the dozens of seismometers stationed around Kilauea volcano, can be caused by a variety sources.
Big Island Video News
Hawaiʻi COVID-19 Update: New Emergency Proclamation Signed April 11, 2021
HAWAIʻI ISLAND - The new proclamation, signed Friday by Governor Ige, mentions an anticipated new exception for vaccinated travelers that will become effective soon.
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Master Navigator Chad Kālepa Baybayan Dies At 65 April 10, 2021
HILO, Hawaiʻi - A captain of Hōkūleʻa and the Navigator-in-Residence at the ʻImiloa passed away suddenly in Seattle.
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Hawaii Tribune-Herald Sports Report

Daggers have dibs: Pahoa will be BIIF’s first public school to return to action April 13, 2021
PAHOA – The pandemic hasn’t been a total loss for Pahoa High senior Carlo Daquioag.
Matt Gerhart
Pitchers pull through for UHH baseball, pave way for sweep of Hawaii Pacific April 12, 2021
It took a village of pitchers in the first game and enough offensive juice in a four-inning second game to power a small city for UH-Hilo’s baseball team to get out of town with what it wanted.
Matt Gerhart
‘Bows drop finale at UC Riverside, 9-2 April 12, 2021
On getaway day in Riverside, Calif., the University of Hawaii baseball team wasn’t able to get away with much.
Matt Gerhart
Gonzales gargantuan for Vuls softball with 12 shutout innings in two wins April 12, 2021
UH-Hilo’s Leah Gonzales is often the change-of-pace arm that’s best used coming out of the bullpen.
Matt Gerhart
UHH men’s golfers finish with promising round ahead of PacWest finals April 12, 2021
The University of Hawaii at Hilo men’s golf team saw encouraging signs for the near future and beyond Sunday at Pearl City Country Club.
Matt Gerhart