Trina Thomas News
Three counties receive $5 million for the purchase of electric buses: 'Hawaii has been a leader in clean energy'
By Trina Thomas | Jul 11, 2021
The Hawaii Department of Transportation and surrounding counties are taking a ride on the green side after receiving over $5 million in federal funding for the purchase of electric buses, announced by U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) on July 2.
Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition is looking for qualified candidates: 'Hawaii is evolving'
By Trina Thomas | Jul 10, 2021
Kona Commons Shopping Center is holding an event on Sunday, July 18, for young women who are interested in candidate registration for the UCC Hawaii Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition.
New Wildland tanker donated by foundation expected to make huge difference in diffusing Hawaii County fires
By Trina Thomas | May 26, 2021
A Big Dog Wildland tanker truck has been donated to the Hawaii County Fire Department by the Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Foundation and an unnamed benefactor.
Hawaii lawmakers come forward with proposals to make voting simple
By Trina Thomas | Feb 18, 2021
Hawaii lawmakers are presenting proposals that would give residents a more streamlined process when voting.
Makers of blood-thinning drug ordered to pay $834 million for misrepresenting drug
By Trina Thomas | Feb 18, 2021
The makers of Plavix, a blood-thinning medication, were recently ordered by a Hawaii judge to pay $834 million from illegally marketing and lacking the necessary health-risk warnings.
Hawaii County Council disburses $900,000 in CARES funds
By Trina Thomas | Dec 14, 2020
Food, social and educational programs were the focus of Hawaii County Council members as they split $100,000 in COVID-19 relief funds.