News from 2021
Hawaii County Regenerative Agriculture, Water, Energy & Environmental Management Committee will meet Jan. 4
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 31, 2021
Hawaii County Regenerative Agriculture, Water, Energy & Environmental Management Committee will meet at 3 p.m., Tuesday. Jan. 4.
Hawaii County Parks and Recreation and Public Safety Committee will meet Jan. 4
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 31, 2021
Hawaii County Parks and Recreation and Public Safety Committee will meet at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 4.
Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet Jan. 4
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 30, 2021
Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 4.
Hawaii County Public Works and Mass Transit Committee will meet Jan. 4
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 30, 2021
Hawaii County Public Works and Mass Transit Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 4.
Ohio State University’s defensive tackle named 2021 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year
By Bree Gonzales | Dec 29, 2021
Ohio State University defensive tackle Haskell Garrett has been named to the 2021 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year.
Virtual CPR/First Aid/AED-BL certification class planned for Hawaii manufacturers
By Press Release | Dec 29, 2021
The 2021 Adult First Aid/CPR/AED online course equips students with the knowledge necessary to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults.
Mayor's COVID-19 Second Amended Emergency Rule No. 19
By 'Hawaii County, HI' via news BigIslandTimes | Dec 29, 2021
Pursuant to the authority vested in me by Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes (“HRS”) Chapter 127A and due to the public health concerns related to COVID-19, I hereby amend the Mayor’s COVID-19 First Amended Emergency Rule No. 19 adopted on December 1, 2021.
Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 72 per day over past week
By Big Island Times reports | Dec 28, 2021
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County risen 351% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 72, according to State of Hawaii Department of Health.
Hawai'i police issues reminder of fireworks rules
By Press Release | Dec 28, 2021
Hawaiʻi Island police, concerned about illegal aerial fireworks, are reminding the public about the rules governing the use of fireworks so they may enjoy a safe New Year’s holiday.
Big Island events happening this week
By Hayley Flynn | Dec 27, 2021
On Tuesday, Dec. 28 -- and every Tuesday -- Hilo Toastmasters Club will meet virtually on Zoom between noon and 1 p.m.
Pet of the Week: Brie
By Submitted by Hawaii Island Humane Society | Dec 27, 2021
Pet of the Week: Brie
Project Hawaii's volunteers are helping homeless children on three islands: 'We don't just give handouts'
By Zachary Richter | Dec 22, 2021
Project Hawaii, Inc., an award-winning nonprofit organization, has encouraged volunteers to join them and support homeless children in Hawaii since 2003.
Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 19 per day over past week
By Big Island Times reports | Dec 21, 2021
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County have increased 41% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 19, according to State of Hawaii Department of Health.
Pet of the Week: Handsome
By Submitted by Hawaii Island Humane Society | Dec 20, 2021
Pet of the Week: Handsome
Upcoming Big Island events for the week of Dec. 20
By Hayley Flynn | Dec 20, 2021
On Monday, Dec. 20 -- and every Monday -- from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Reiki Level III Training Certification Workshop is being offered at Halai Healing Place in Kapa'au or Kailua Kona.
Coffee with a Cop scheduled Dec. 21
By Press Release | Dec 17, 2021
Hawaiʻi Police Department’s South Kohala Community Policing Section invites you to join them for “Coffee with a Cop” in Waimea on Tuesday, Dec. 21 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Starbucks in the Parker Ranch Center, 67-1185 Māmalahoa Highway.
Hawaii County Council will meet Dec. 22
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 17, 2021
Hawaii County Council will meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 22.
Schatz: Hawai‘i Island selected as finalist for up to $100 million grant to support local farmers, help grow agricultural economy
By Press Release | Dec 15, 2021
Hawai‘i Island Coalition will receive $500,000 to further develop application, compete in next round for grant funding
Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 12 per day over past week
By Big Island Times reports | Dec 14, 2021
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County went up 12% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 12, according to data from the State of Hawaii Department of Health.
Week of Dec. 13 DUI stats
By Press Release | Dec 14, 2021
During the week of Dec. 6 through Dec. 12, 2021, Hawai`i Island police arrested 19 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Two of the drivers were under the age of 21.