News from August 2022
Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 39 per day over past week
By Big Island Times reports | Aug 28, 2022
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 31.1% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 39, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.
Hawaii Department of Agriculture to Grant $3 Million for Home Gardening: 'Supporting households so they may grow food for their families'
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 27, 2022
Due to a successful program last year, the Hawaii Department of Agriculture announced a $3 million grant for Hawaiian farmers.
Charles "Biggie" Robert Lindsey, III
By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2022
Charles "Biggie" Robert Lindsey, III
William "Hobbit" Eugene Medeiros
By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2022
William "Hobbit" Eugene Medeiros
Pet of the Week: Makana
By Submitted by Hawaii Island Humane Society | Aug 24, 2022
Hawaii Island Humane Society has an animal available for adoption:For more information, contact the Hawaii Island Humane Society, Animal Community Center in Kona at 78-6767 Mamalahoa Hwy Holualoa, HI 96725 or call 808-329-1175 or email kona@hihs.orgSource:
Ige, Hawaii honor passing of Chief Justice Moon
By George Willis | Aug 23, 2022
Gov. David Ige ordered flags of the United States and Hawaii to be flown at half-staff at the Hawaii National Guard and all state offices and agencies on Aug. 8 to acknowledge the passing of former Chief Justice Ronald Moon.
Project manager on UH Hilo event: 'Perhaps telling your story will mark a new beginning'
By David Beasley | Aug 23, 2022
The University of Hawai'i at Hilo (UH Hilo) is looking for storytellers to participate in the first live episode of Wailau.
Registered firearms in Hawaii increases in 2021
By George Willis | Aug 22, 2022
Approved permits cover 57,091 handguns, shotguns and rifles.
Helemana "Mana" Kahalua Leava Salanoa Gago
By Press release submission | Aug 20, 2022
Helemana "Mana" Kahalua Leava Salanoa Gago
Committee to determine uses for opioid settlement funds: People 'are suffering every day from the impacts of drug addiction'
By George Willis | Aug 20, 2022
An advisory committee will explore the recommended uses for $78 million in opioid settlement funds coming to Hawaii.
Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 51 per day over past week
By Big Island Times reports | Aug 19, 2022
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 21.1% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 51, according to data from the State of Hawaii Department of Health.
Partial reopening of Glenwood Recycling and Transfer Station for solid waste disposal and glass recycling on Aug. 16
By Press Release | Aug 19, 2022
The Solid Waste Division will partially reopen its facility at the Glenwood Recycling and Transfer Station.
Kahele: 'Equal opportunity is impossible without equal access to high-speed, reliable internet'
By George Willis | Aug 19, 2022
U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, is among a group of legislators urging the Federal Communications Commission to explore options to give Native communities access to the internet.