News from August 2022
Pet of the Week: Mai Tai
By Submitted by Hawaii Island Humane Society | Aug 19, 2022
Pet of the Week: Mai Tai
Hirono supports term limits for Supreme Court due to 'the detrimental consequences of this right-wing power grab'
By George Willis | Aug 18, 2022
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
By George Willis | Aug 18, 2022
Hawaii governor David Ige is a big proponent of programs like the Affordable Connectivity Program, created to increase access to the internet.
Hawaii is calling all nurses to fill 'urgent need for additional healthcare staff'
By George Willis | Aug 16, 2022
Governor signs emergency rules allowing out-of-staters to apply
Hawaii County Council will meet Aug. 17
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 14, 2022
Hawaii County Council will meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 17.
Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet Aug. 16
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 14, 2022
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
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 13, 2022
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
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 13, 2022
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
By Big Island Times reports | Aug 12, 2022
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
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 12, 2022
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
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 12, 2022
Hawaii County Parks and Recreation and Public Safety Committee will meet at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 16.
Pet of the Week: Timmy
By Submitted by Hawaii Island Humane Society | Aug 11, 2022
Pet of the Week: Timmy
Hirono: 'I am glad we’ve finally passed this critical bill' for veteran health care
By George Willis | Aug 10, 2022
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'
By George Willis | Aug 9, 2022
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
By George Willis | Aug 9, 2022
Brandon Kimura added to an already impressive list of career accomplishments by being certified as a Fellow of the Institute for Court Management