{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Right Side with Gina Crabtree","title":"10-20-26 Conversations with Gina Crabtree","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2585,"description":"Hawaii Election 2026: Early Voting, School Safety, Rural Healthcare Funding & a Medical Breakthrough\nWith just two weeks remaining before Hawaii's November 3, 2026 general election, Gina Crabtree breaks down the latest election information, growing concerns over school safety, federal healthcare investments, and a historic medical advancement at The Queen's Medical Center.\n\nOn this episode of The Right Side with Gina Crabtree, airing on The Answer 94.3 FM and AM 690 in Honolulu, we explore four important stories affecting Hawaii residents, families, and communities.\n\n2026 Hawaii General Election: Early Voting Begins\nEarly in-person voting officially opens on October 20 at Honolulu Hale and Kapolei Hale. Gina reviews voting locations, operating hours, important registration deadlines, ballot return requirements, and options for tracking your ballot.\n\nWith 20 proposed Honolulu Charter amendments and state constitutional questions appearing on the ballot, the conversation also emphasizes understanding each measure before voting.\n\nHawaii School Threats Raise Public Safety Concerns\nA series of threatening phone calls targeting schools across Oahu and Hawaii Island has prompted lockdowns, police investigations, and increased concern among parents.\n\nGina discusses reported incidents involving Mililani High School, Konawaena High School, La Pietra, and other Hawaii schools, while questioning how authorities can identify those responsible and prevent future disruptions.\n\nThe segment examines school security procedures, emergency preparedness, law enforcement resources, and the consequences of repeated threats to students and educators.\n\nFederal Rural Healthcare Funding: Keeping Hawaii's Medical Professionals at Home\nHawaii is receiving significant federal support through a nationwide rural healthcare initiative intended to improve medical access and strengthen the healthcare workforce.\n\nGina examines approximately $188.9 million in first-year federal funding for Hawaii,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/L1fUKybDsHXnPxPMPL77NDiUntg6H4m4UzId2KtiJqE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hNzc0/ZDZlNDRmNjc3ZTc5/MjFiNmY2OGNkNWE3/N2E1YS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}