Welcome to the Hawaii State News update from Hawaii News Digest. Top Story: The mother of two missing children appeared in a Kauai courtroom to fight extradition and seek a reduction in bail. Views expressed in this Hawaii News summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content supplied by the “Honolulu Star-Advertiser” and the…
Author: Russ Roberts
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.
Idaho mother refuses to waive extradition
Welcome to the evening edition of Hawaii News Digest. Top Story: Idaho mother refuses to waive extradition. Views expressed in this Hawaii News summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content supplied by the “Honolulu Star-Advertiser” and the Associated Press. Accessed on 22 February 2020, 0400 UTC, Post 203310. Source: https://www.staradvertiser.com/category/breaking-news/ Please click link…
Feral cats blamed for diseased monk seals
Welcome to the Hawaii State News update from Hawaii News Digest. Top Story: Feral cats blamed for diseased monk seals. Views expressed in this Hawaii News summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content provided by “Hawaii Business Magazine.” Accessed on 22 February 2020, 0045 UTC, Post 20309. Source (via email from “Hawaii Business…
Thurston Lava Tube reopens today
Welcome to the Hawaii Island News update from Hawaii News Digest. Top Story: After more than a decade of closure, the Thurston Lava Tube in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is set to reopen today. Views expressed in this Hawaii News summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content supplied by the “Hawaii Tribune-Herald.” Accessed…
Operating rooms of the future
Welcome to the West Hawaii News update from Hawaii News Digest. Top Story: Kona Community Hospital unveils $6M renovation project. Views expressed in this Hawaii News summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content supplied by “West Hawaii Today.” Accessed on 21 February 2020, 1525 UTC, Post 20307. Source: https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/category/hawaii-news/ Please click link or…
Idaho mother of missing children arrested
Welcome to the Hawaii State News update from Hawaii News Digest. Top Story: Lori Vallow is being held on Kauai with bail set at $5 million. Her children are still missing. Views expressed in this Hawaii News summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content supplied by the “Honolulu Star-Advertiser” and the Associated Press….