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Breaking news this morning, as catastrophic flooding is happening right now on Oahu's North Shore. Residents in Waialua and Haleiwa are being urged to evacuate now, as the water continues to rise. We're also tracking the dam at the Wahiawa Reservoir, which is now over the 84-foot threshold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of Hawaii Island residents are now going on nearly a full week without power. Days after dangerous floods forced evacuations, the Waialua community is bracing for another stretch of heavy rain. And the trial started today for the attempted murder case of a Maui doctor accused of trying to kill his wife. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supplies were handed out on Hawaii Island, with some residents out of power for days following the storm. Meanwhile, Oahu drivers are dealing with rough roads and growing concerns over vehicle damage. And police are searching for the suspect behind a brazen midday robbery at The Wedding Ring Shop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Honolulu Police Department is facing a lawsuit after a high-ranking officer allegedly took a screenshot of an internal message detailing a teen sex assault case and sent it to a friend. Plus, a South Maui bridal shop is asking the community for help in finding a new retail space to continue serving wedding and prom events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The attempted murder trial is underway for the Maui doctor accused of trying to push his wife off a cliff at Oahu's Pali Lookout trail nearly one year ago. Mayor Blangiardi delivered his state of the city address last night, where he outlined his administration's accomplishments and touched on plans to stem a population drain on Oahu. And there are new warnings at Waimea Bay, where state crews are working to shore up a landslide as drivers face delays on the highway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another First Alert Weather Day. Our team is tracking the potential for flash flooding and its impact on your weekend. This comes after the recent marathon storm system that hit the islands last week. We talk with residents who are still without power. Weight loss drugs are taking the nation by storm but what happens when you stop taking them? We'll give you tips on how to keep the weight off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ros Atkins and Katie Razzall with some of the week's biggest media stories:Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy talks about her plans to support local news, the £12 million funding package she's announced, and what she thinks the future holds for the BBC.CNN Senior International Correspondent Frederik Pleitgen explains how he gained access to Iran to report from the ground during the war and how he navigated restrictions, safety, and criticism of his coverage.And behind the scenes at the Oscars with the BBC's Tom Brook and The Ankler's Katey Rich. From falling TV ratings to rising production costs, the move to streaming, and what this year's ceremony reveals about the state of the film industry.Producer: Lisa Jenkinson Assistant Producer: Laura Cain

The recent Kona storm left significant damage across the state, including a Kihei condo that got knocked off its foundation. On Oahu, High-rise residents are struggling after severe weather knocked out elevator service. Plus, Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami announced his bid for lieutenant governor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lingering impacts from the recent storms. Some residents are being forced to climb dozens of stories to run simple errands. It's been a long road for some repairs. A tough pill to swallow at the gas pump. The new mark we've now crossed in Hawaii, as we all pay more to fill up. Using AI for financial advice. It may be convenient for some of us, but should you trust tech with your money? Why experts say you should be careful. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The state is closing one lane of Kamehameha Highway near Waimea Bay to stabilize the hillside after heavy rains stripped vegetation. Hawaiian Electric crews are still working to restore power following the recent storm. A city bus driver who crashed into a tree in Kalihi has died.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Kihei Kai rental complex collapsed during the Kona low early Saturday. On Oahu, a city bus driver is in critical condition after crashing into a tree on North Vineyard Boulevard early this morning. Plus, Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami entered the race for lieutenant governor, challenging incumbent Sylvia Luke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Divvy To Add Over 200 Stations Across Chicago, From Downtown To Far South Side: New or upgraded stations will be installed in areas with high ridership and those with less than […]

Host/Producer: Amy Browne The 3rd No Kings Day is coming up on March 28th FMI re No Kings Day FMI re No Kings Day events in Maine The Digital Security Discussion Group at the Witherle Memorial Library in Castine meets tonight from 5 to 6 pm. This week’s topic is This month’s topic is the Pros and Cons of Digital Surveillance and ID Verification. Moderated by Tom Lamontanaro. In person in the Downstairs Community Room at the Witherle, and over Zoom. To request the zoom link, email kathryn@witherlelibrary.net 36th Maine Women's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony coming up this Saturday, March 21st, at the University of Maine at Augusta, starting with a reception at 1 p.m., followed by the induction ceremony at 2 p.m. The 2026 inductees are Alane O'Connor, Director of Perinatal Addiction Medicine at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center “who has been in the forefront of addiction medicine in the state”, and the late Frances Perkins, U.S. Secretary of Labor under President Franklin Roosevelt “and architect of New Deal programs that Americans rely on today”. Live and online. RSVP if you plan to attend, by emailing mainewomenshalloffame@gmail.com. FMI: Maine Women’s Hall of Fame website Snow date is March 22 The League of Women Voters – Downeast is hosting an in-person and online discussion on county government in Maine, on Saturday in Ellsworth. Panelists will be Kate Cough, Editor at the Maine Monitor; John Wombacher, Hancock County Commissioner; and Nina Milliken, Hancock County Budget Committee and House Representative for District 16. The event is free and open to the public, Saturday from noon to 2pm at the Moore Community Center in Ellsworth Register here for the zoom link Questions may be submitted in advance by email to downeast@lwvme.o About the host: Amy Browne started out at WERU as a volunteer news & public affairs producer in 2000, co-hosting/co-producing RadioActive with Meredith DeFrancesco. She joined the team of Voices producers a few years later, and has been WERU's News & Public Affairs Manager since January, 2006. In addition to RadioActive, Voices, Maine Currents and Maine: The Way Life Could Be, Amy also produced and hosted the WERU News Report for several years. She has produced segments for national programs including Free Speech Radio News, This Way Out, Making Contact, Workers Independent News, Pacifica PeaceWatch, and Live Wire News, and has contributed to Democracy Now and the WBAI News Report. She is the recipient of the 2014 Excellence in Environmental Journalism Award from the Sierra Club of Maine, and Maine Association of Broadcasters awards for her work in 2017 and 2021. Theme music: BreakBeat Chemists I, 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 International License The post Around Town 3/18/26: Local News, Culture and Events first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Jeff kicks off the show chatting about several local issues and updates.

After much speculation, Kauai County Mayor Derek Kawakami just announced he will be running for lieutenant governor. A city bus crashed into a tree around 7 this morning, critically injuring a man who had to be extricated from the bus. We're also following developing news of a deadly stabbing in Waikiki.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A deadly stabbing in Waikiki. The suspect in custody is a 16-year-old boy. The latest on the investigation, including a link to more violence nearby. We're all trying to dry out after the weekend's wild weather—more on the cleanup efforts now underway across the state. And dreams of a perfect spring break vacation are turning into nightmares for many across the country. Why delays and prices are causing travel tensions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kona Low set rainfall records across several islands, the National Weather Service reports. Family members are raising money for the construction worker killed in last week’s wall collapse in Lanikai. A Maui state representative is switching from the Democratic Party to the GOP, making her the 10th Republican lawmaker in the state House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Storm assessments continue as coastal areas across the state are covered in debris. Parts of Kihei were decimated by flooding, though the damage didn't stop some businesses from reopening. On Oahu, a Waimanalo farm is struggling to save hundreds of animals after the storm smashed pens, structures, and equipment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, March 17th, 2026. In today's newscast, state lawmakers weighed in on controversial bills passed in this year's Statehouse session. More from State Senator Shelli Yoder and State Representative Matt Pierce in today's feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, Lil Bub's Lil Show – …

Michael Liptrot, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Michael has details on: Johnny's Dirty Soda Shop Brings Mormon Drink Craze To Chicago: The family-owned Lakeview business — Chicago's first dirty soda shop — adds a twist to the sweet concoction popularized on Hulu's “The Secret Lives of […]

Host/Producer: Amy Browne An update on Belfast resident Lawrence Reichard’s upcoming trip to Colombia where he plans to meet with the family of one of the fishermen identified by the US government as a drug trafficker and killed while out on his boat. Earlier report with links to Lawrence Reichard’s writing About the host: Amy Browne started out at WERU as a volunteer news & public affairs producer in 2000, co-hosting/co-producing RadioActive with Meredith DeFrancesco. She joined the team of Voices producers a few years later, and has been WERU's News & Public Affairs Manager since January, 2006. In addition to RadioActive, Voices, Maine Currents and Maine: The Way Life Could Be, Amy also produced and hosted the WERU News Report for several years. She has produced segments for national programs including Free Speech Radio News, This Way Out, Making Contact, Workers Independent News, Pacifica PeaceWatch, and Live Wire News, and has contributed to Democracy Now and the WBAI News Report. She is the recipient of the 2014 Excellence in Environmental Journalism Award from the Sierra Club of Maine, and Maine Association of Broadcasters awards for her work in 2017 and 2021. Theme music: BreakBeat Chemists I, 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 International License The post Around Town 3/17/26: Local News, Culture and Events first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

The Kona Low really made its presence felt across the state over the weekend, bringing consistent heavy downpours, washed roads, and power outages. A Maui couple is starting all over after watching their home crumble into a raging river. And the U.S. is looking for help in defeating an Iranian blockade of a critical shipping channel for oil tankers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're taking stock of all the damage caused by the weekend storm. Casey Lund will show us the impacts from across the state. We'll tell you about some of the scams this tax season, so you can avoid becoming a victim. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How flooding forced evacuations on Hawaii Island, and we hear from city leaders as the storm eases. On Oahu, hear how city outreach teams stepped in to get families to safety. Plus, Hawaiian Electric says about 86,000 customers statewide are without power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, March 16th, 2026. In today's newscast, you'll hear from Tracey Hutchings-Goetz, community organizer for Hoosier Action, about Senate Enrolled Act One – which she says will strip thousands of Hoosiers from Medicaid and SNAP benefits. More in today's feature report. You’ll also hear IU student Nick Thornburg …

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: The White Sox Are Selling Ticket Packages For $5 A Game — But There's A Catch: The team's Ballpark Pass allows fans willing to brave unpredictable weather — and […]

Host/Producer: Amy Browne Berit Becker from the Ellsworth Public Library is here with information about the Indie Lens Pop-up documentary film series that kicks off on Saturday, March 21st at 2pm with The Inquisitor: The Life and Legacy of Barbara Jordan. There are 2 more films in the series, to be shown in April and May – Berit will be back later to say more about those. For more information and to register to attend About the host: Amy Browne started out at WERU as a volunteer news & public affairs producer in 2000, co-hosting/co-producing RadioActive with Meredith DeFrancesco. She joined the team of Voices producers a few years later, and has been WERU's News & Public Affairs Manager since January, 2006. In addition to RadioActive, Voices, Maine Currents and Maine: The Way Life Could Be, Amy also produced and hosted the WERU News Report for several years. She has produced segments for national programs including Free Speech Radio News, This Way Out, Making Contact, Workers Independent News, Pacifica PeaceWatch, and Live Wire News, and has contributed to Democracy Now and the WBAI News Report. She is the recipient of the 2014 Excellence in Environmental Journalism Award from the Sierra Club of Maine, and Maine Association of Broadcasters awards for her work in 2017 and 2021. Theme music: BreakBeat Chemists I, 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 International License The post Around Town 3/16/26: Local News, Culture and Events first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

The state is now feeling the full-effects of an intense, multi-day Kona Low storm. First responders are working around the clock with flash flooding prompting several rescues in Honolulu and Central Oahu. We have First Alert team coverage tracking the conditions as the storm crawls down the island chain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A study reveals several parks and greenways would be impacted by the proposed I-77 toll lanes, the former EpiCentre uptown is set to go up for sale, Sam Page widens his lead over North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger, and Queens University Men's basketball is going to the Big Dance.

A review of the week's local headlines with our region's leading journalists.

Closures, power outages, and potentially dangerous conditions. There is a lot to know about as this Kona Low storm impacts our lives in the coming days. We have team coverage to help make sense of it all and protect your families. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the third straight day, a first alert weather day is in effect as a Kona Low moves through the state. An Oahu grand jury has indicted John Nihipali Senior on charges of murder, attempted murder, burglary and escape. And there's a slight delay for the new Aloha Stadium project, but supporters say it's not slowing the excitement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kona Low is ramping up with more rainfall and stronger winds, and the most intense storm activity is still ahead of us. Kamehameha Schools has postponed its 106th Annual Song Contest. And the Rainbow Wahine are moving on in the Big West Tournament after an overtime win against Cal State Fullerton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another first alert weather day is in in effect, as a strong Kona Low is making its presence felt across the state. For more on power outages, joining us live is Darren Pai, HECO's manager of External communications. And the Rainbow Wahine basketball team has clinched a spot in the Big West title game after taking down top seed UC Irvine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: Chicago River Swim Returns This September — With 500 More Swimmers: The Sept. 20 race will raise money for ALS research at Northwestern University, as well as swimming education and […]

For many people, personal finance feels overwhelming until life forces the issue — a first 401(k), a divorce, a diagnosis, retirement or the sudden realization that no one ever really taught them how money works. In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, that uncertainty is at the center of the conversation: how people build financial confidence, why so many avoid planning and what changes when someone finally takes ownership of the numbers.Ledger editor Tony Mecia talks with Mary Ware, a Charlotte native and wealth advisor with Carnegie Wealth whose path into finance started not with business school, but with journalism and a personal-finance class at Central Piedmont that changed the course of her career. She explains how financial planning goes far beyond picking investments, why women are poised to control more wealth in the coming years, and what people often miss when navigating major transitions like retirement or divorce. They also discuss: Why financial planning is really about values, goals and life decisionsThe most common mistakes people make with retirement and estate planningWhy divorce can be one of the most financially stressful transitions in lifeWhat AI may change in financial advice — and what it probably won'tWhy knowing your numbers is one of the most important steps in planning wellHow mahjong is like financial planning. We hope you enjoy the conversation with Mary Ware. Today's episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is sponsored by Child Care Search, a service of Child Care Resources Inc. Looking for child care? Our team provides guidance every step of the way! Search online at www.FindChildCareNC.org or call 1-888-600-1685 for live assistance and free, customized referrals.This episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast was produced by Lindsey Banks. For more information on The Charlotte Ledger, visit TheCharlotteLedger.com. 

Host/Producer: Amy Browne Maria Girouard, co-founder of the Sunlight Media Collective, stops by to invite you to a showing of two of their short documentaries [Environmental Justice: An Age-Old Saga: Penobscot Nation Takes a Stand Against Juniper Ridge Landfill (2025), and It’s Not Just Us: Penobscot Nation Puts Environmental Justice to the Test (2026)] on the battle to protect the Penobscot watershed from the Juniper Ridge landfill, just upriver from Indian Island. The event will take place tomorrow (Saturday 3/14) at 2pm at the Sockalexis Arena on Indian Island. No tickets required. About the host: Amy Browne started out at WERU as a volunteer news & public affairs producer in 2000, co-hosting/co-producing RadioActive with Meredith DeFrancesco. She joined the team of Voices producers a few years later, and has been WERU's News & Public Affairs Manager since January, 2006. In addition to RadioActive, Voices, Maine Currents and Maine: The Way Life Could Be, Amy also produced and hosted the WERU News Report for several years. She has produced segments for national programs including Free Speech Radio News, This Way Out, Making Contact, Workers Independent News, Pacifica PeaceWatch, and Live Wire News, and has contributed to Democracy Now and the WBAI News Report. She is the recipient of the 2014 Excellence in Environmental Journalism Award from the Sierra Club of Maine, and Maine Association of Broadcasters awards for her work in 2017 and 2021. Theme music: BreakBeat Chemists I, 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 International License The post Around Town 3/13/26: Local News, Culture and Events first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Our HNN team is tracking the storm and impacts across the state on this First Alert Weather Day. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has reopened parts of Kilauea summit following eruption episode. A wall collapsed in Windward Oahu killing a construction worker and injuring two others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The state prepares for the second round of severe weather from a kona low, which our HNN weather team expects to be more intense beginning Thursday night. Plus, attorneys began questioning 300 prospective jurors in the attempted murder trial of a Maui anesthesiologist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a First Alert Weather Day, as we brace for another round of flooding rains and strong winds. Our team is keeping you safe through this powerful Kona Low storm. Tragedy in Windward Oahu, as workers are buried under a collapsed wall. What we've learned as investigators look into this fatal incident. And charting a course for the next year on the Garden Isle. What Kauai's Mayor revealed about his priorities for his last year in that office See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, March 12th, 2026. In today's newscast, Dr. Peter Hotez speaks about the U.S. measles epidemic and scientific disinformation in today's political landscape on the latest edition of Prescription for Healthcare – a podcast collaboration between WFHB and Medicare for All Indiana. More in today's feature report. Also …

Quinn Myers, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Quinn has details on: Meet The South Side Irish Parade's ‘Traffic Cop On 103rd,' Keeping Marchers And Floats In Line: Bill Letz has helped organize the annual event since 1985. As this year's parade chair, he heads an all-volunteer […]

John Leland, New York Times reporter and the author of Happiness Is a Choice You Make: Lessons From a Year Among the Oldest Old (Sarah Crichton Books, 2018), offers some background information about the two men arrested after bringing homemade bombs to the Gracie Mansion protest. Photo: View of an unexploded homemade explosive device in front of Gracie Mansion, New York mayor Zohran Mamdani's official residence, in New York on March 7, 2026. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images)    

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope's Screening Room, and long-time Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972. This week, the Rascals start the podcast discussing the war in Iran. How and when does this war end? Last week, HHS […]

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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope's Screening Room, and long-time Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972. This week, the Rascals start the podcast discussing the war in Iran. How and when does this war end? Last week, HHS […]

New York City lawmakers are considering legislation that would ban retail stores from collecting customers' biometric data, including facial and voice scans. WNYC and Gothamist reporter Liam Quigley recently reported that the grocery chain Wegmans posted signs warning shoppers their biometric data could be collected in some New York City stores. Supporters of the bill say biometric identifiers are especially sensitive because they are tied to a person's body and cannot be changed like a password. Businesses argue the technology can help improve security and prevent theft as the use of biometric surveillance spreads faster than the laws meant to regulate it. Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope's Screening Room, and long-time Chicago journalist Cate Plys, publisher of Roseland, Chicago: 1972. This week, the Rascals start the podcast discussing the war in Iran. How and when does this war end? Last week, HHS […]

Jeff kicks off the show going over local news.