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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. Amatuer (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.

Coronavirus Update for Hawaii County

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Russ Roberts

Here’s the latest COVID-19 information for Hawaii County as of Thursday, 14 January 2021. Views expressed in this Hawaii Island News summary 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 14 January 2021, 2248 UTC, Post 22,196….

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Mass vaccinations begin on Monday

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Russ Roberts

About 1,000 people are scheduled to be first in line for Honolulu’s first mass vaccination site at Pier 2. 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 14 January 2021, 1309 UTC, Post 22,195. Source:  https://www.staradvertiser.com/  …

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Vog forecast for North-East Hawaii

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Russ Roberts

Light and variable winds will provide West Hawaii some relief from vog produced by the Kilauea Volcano summit. Views expressed in this Hawaii Island News summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content provided by the “Hawaii Tribune-Herald.” Accessed on 14 January 2021, 1251 UTC, Post 22,194. Source: https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/category/hawaii-news/ Please click link or scroll down…

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Ethics Board wants Kern’s client list

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Russ Roberts

The Hawaii County Board of ethics asks Zendo Kern for an exhaustive list of projects he has worked on.  The hearing will resume in February. Views expressed in this West Hawaii News summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content provided by “West Hawaii Today.” Accessed on 14 January 2021, 1232 UTC, Post 22,193….

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Big Island doctor shortage

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Russ Roberts

At the rate Hawaii Island is losing doctors, the shortage could grow to 72% by 2030. Views expressed in this Hawaii State News summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content provided by “Hawaii Business Magazine Newsletters.” Accessed on 14 January 2021, 0312 UTC, Post 22,192. Source (email subscription to “Hawaii Business Magazine Newsletters.”…

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Trump impeached for the second time

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Russ Roberts

The House of Representatives voted 232-197 to impeach President Donald Trump.  The vote was taken as National Guard troops secured the U.S. Capitol and surrounding areas. Views expressed are those of the “Associated Press.” Content supplied by the “Hawaii Tribune-Herald” and the Associated Press. Accessed on 13 January 2021, 2304 UTC, Post 22,191. Source:  https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/01/13/hawaii-news/trump-impeached-for-historic-second-time/ Please…

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