News from August 2022



Hirono supports term limits for Supreme Court due to 'the detrimental consequences of this right-wing power grab'

A group of lawmakers, including Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI), has introduced a groundbreaking bill that would establish term limits for U.S. Supreme Court justices.


Ige: 'This has the potential to help thousands' of Hawaiians connect to the internet

Hawaii governor David Ige is a big proponent of programs like the Affordable Connectivity Program, created to increase access to the internet.



Hawaii County Council will meet Aug. 17

Hawaii County Council will meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 17.


Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet Aug. 16

Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 16.


Hawaii County Human Services and Social Services Committee will meet Aug. 16

Hawaii County Human Services and Social Services Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16.







Hawaii County Public Works and Mass Transit Committee will meet Aug. 16

Hawaii County Public Works and Mass Transit Committee will meet at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 16.


Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 54 per day over past week

New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 30% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 54, according to data from the State of Hawaii Department of Health.


Hawaii County Planning Committee will meet Aug. 16

Hawaii County Planning Committee will meet at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 16.


Hawaii County Parks and Recreation and Public Safety Committee will meet Aug. 16

Hawaii County Parks and Recreation and Public Safety Committee will meet at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 16.



Hirono: 'I am glad we’ve finally passed this critical bill' for veteran health care

Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, vowed to get veterans the health care they deserve with the passage of the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act.


UH's Lassner: 'Resilient Hawaii initiative will assist individuals whose employment opportunities were disrupted by COVID-19'

A $16.4 million grant will be divided among the University of Hawaii Community Colleges to establish a regional workforce training system.


Kimura earns prestigious judicial certification

Brandon Kimura added to an already impressive list of career accomplishments by being certified as a Fellow of the Institute for Court Management