News from December 2021


Hawaii County Regenerative Agriculture, Water, Energy & Environmental Management Committee will meet Jan. 4

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On Tuesday, Dec. 28 -- and every Tuesday -- Hilo Toastmasters Club will meet virtually on Zoom between noon and 1 p.m.



Project Hawaii's volunteers are helping homeless children on three islands: 'We don't just give handouts'

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

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.



Upcoming Big Island events for the week of Dec. 20

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

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

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

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

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

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.