News from August 2022
Hirono: 'No parent should have to worry about how to keep their child fed'
By George Willis | Aug 8, 2022
Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) has sent a letter to President Biden requesting a portion of the baby formula being collected under Operation Fly Formula be distributed through the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program to vendors in underserved communities like those in Hawaii.
Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 70 per day over past week
By Big Island Times reports | Aug 7, 2022
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 14.7% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 70, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.
Hawai'i DSP's Carpenter: 'We look forward to welcoming overnight campers back to Polihale'
By David Hutton | Aug 7, 2022
Alan Carpenter, assistant administrator of the Division of State Parks, noted that after more than two years of being closed due to COVID-19 precautions, Polihale State Park will reopen to overnight camping beginning Aug. 14.
Laramee named coordinator of Hawaii's State Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Aug 7, 2022
When Leah Laramee was serving as interim Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation coordinator, she wasn’t afraid to accomplish things.
Hawaii DBEDT: 'We continue to be optimistic' as visitor numbers increase
By George Willis | Aug 6, 2022
Tourism is up in Hawaii in a significant way, a recent news release from DBEDT said.
Felicidad "Sising" Candia Crivello
By Press release submission | Aug 6, 2022
Felicidad "Sising" Candia Crivello
Corrections official on ID's for released inmates: 'Legal identification is required for most basic needs'
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Aug 5, 2022
Hawaii inmates now have the opportunity to receive an official ID upon release that will be able to be used for official purposes to help them cope with modern-day demands of photo identification for so many things.
Monkeypox vaccine now available to those at 'high risk' of infection
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Aug 4, 2022
Hawaii opened monkeypox vaccination slots July 27 to state residents who are considered to be at higher risk of infection.
Pet of the Week: Hazel
By Submitted by Hawaii Island Humane Society | Aug 3, 2022
Pet of the Week: Hazel
Hirono: ‘[Access to contraception] is not "pure hysteria" to ... millions of women across the country'
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Aug 3, 2022
Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) recently asked GOP lawmakers to support legislation that she introduced.
Levins: ‘Servicemembers should not be taken advantage of by businesses’
By Trina Thomas | Aug 2, 2022
The Executive Director of Hawaii’s Office of Consumer Protection, Stephen Levins, recently announced that $34.2 million will be repaid to 46,000 service members and veterans who were deceived and defrauded by Harris Jewelry.
Hawaii Foundation for Educators raises $40,000 'to support teachers through professional development opportunities'
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 1, 2022
Local bands and student musicians took to the stage of Honolulu's historic Hawaii Theatre last week to raise money to help teachers across the state continue to provide students with a high-quality education.
Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 72 per day over past week
By Big Island Times reports | Aug 1, 2022
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 6.1% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 72, according to data from the State of Hawaii Department of Health.
July report from Hawaii County Fire Chief
By Big Island Times | Aug 1, 2022
Reports include details on budgets and fire response statistics.
Leah Laramee 'honored' for promotion to climate change, adaptation coordinator
By Trina Thomas | Aug 1, 2022
The State Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission announced July 19 that Leah Laramee has been selected to serve as the commission’s interim climate change mitigation and adaptation coordinator.