Bree Gonzales News
'Great leader': Kanoelani Elementary special education teacher named state winner of the Teacher of Promise Award
By Bree Gonzales | May 14, 2021
Kanoelani Elementary special education teacher Jenna Oskey was recently recognized by Milken Educators of Hawaii as the state winner of the Teacher of Promise Award.
FocusOn: Women in Business to share COVID-19 business resiliency stories, opportunities with 'all-star panel of women'
By Bree Gonzales | May 13, 2021
FocusOn: Women in Business will discuss tribulations faced by women as well as how to successfully emerge from them during this unprecedented time.
Hawaii Fire Department donates $1,400 to American Cancer Society of Hawaii Island
By Bree Gonzales | May 11, 2021
The American Cancer Society of Hawaii Island has received a $1,400 donation from the Hawaii Fire Department.
Hawaii Island Chef Challenge open to ages 12 to 17
By Bree Gonzales | May 11, 2021
Youth chefs have been invited to join the first Hawaii Island Chef Challenge.
Blangiardi: 'We were being asked to take over a business that was running at a deficit'
By Bree Gonzales | May 9, 2021
A bill for an act that would hand over the duty, functions and powers of Oʻahu's emergency services system (EMS) from the state Department of Health to Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s city is moving forward.
'Education plays the biggest role in this law': Releasing balloons in Hawaii might bring $500 penalty
By Bree Gonzales | May 9, 2021
Democratic House Speaker Scott Saiki’s bill that would make an intentional release of balloons illegal if these are inflated with a gas that is lighter than air is on its way to the desk of Gov. David Ige.
Ige says Hawaii mask mandate is still needed, not 'making significant changes' at this time
By Bree Gonzales | May 9, 2021
Hawaii’s mask mandate remains until further notice but will not be lifted in the very near future.
Honolulu prosecutor: 'We are going to do things differently'
By Bree Gonzales | May 9, 2021
Honolulu Prosecutor Steve Alm promised to reform the investigation process concerning police killings.
'You need to have a very sharp mind': English retires after being diagnosed with long-term effects of COVID-19
By Bree Gonzales | May 4, 2021
State Sen. J. Kalani English chose to retire effective this month due to health reasons.
Hawaii’s 7% population growth maintains state's two House seats, 40th rank nationally
By Bree Gonzales | May 3, 2021
The nation's only island state experienced a 7% population growth in the 10-year span since 2010, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
'Life in Puna changed forever on May 3': Pahoa Lava Zone Museum reopens, commemorates 2018 eruption and earthquake
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 30, 2021
Pahoa Lava Zone Museum is reopening on Monday, May 3.
Pohakuloa Training Area will have change of command in June, military seeks renewal 'for use of 23,000 acres of state-owned land'
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 30, 2021
Lt. Col. Kevin Cronin will be Pohakuloa Training Area’s new garrison commander effective Friday, June 4.
Hawaii Technology Academy touts 'relevant learning experiences'
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 22, 2021
Hawaii Technology Academy (HTA) is a tuition-free, Western Association of Schools and Colleges accredited, public charter school with campuses on the islands of Hawaii, Kauai, Maui and Oahu. It offers transformative education that engages learners to connect with the world.
Ululoa Hale at Lai'o'pua 2020 open for memberships May 1
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 21, 2021
Ululoa Hale at Laʻiʻōpua 2020 (L2020), which opens for membership sign-ups on May 1, is a new go-to workspace for freelancers, creatives, business persons or anyone who needs a workspace away from home.
Hawaii Vehicle Registration and Licensing Division extends validity of vehicle documents
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 20, 2021
The Hawaii Vehicle Registration and Licensing Division has extended the validity of documents that have expired starting March 16, 2020.
Selection of Big Island's new fire chief raises questions
By Bree Gonzales | Mar 25, 2021
Kazuo Todd recently was elected the Hawaii County Fire Commission’s new fire chief to replace Darren Rosario but the voting process is now in question.