News from February 2022
Schatz reintroduces legislation to 'increase federal resources and expand federal benefits for workers' in creative fields
By Zachary Richter | Feb 28, 2022
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) reintroduced the Promoting Local Arts and Creative Economy Workforce (PLACE) Act, legislation that would support workers and small businesses in creative industries by increasing federal resources and expanding federal benefits for those using creativity and skill in their employment.
Check out the Farmers' Market at Hamakua Harvest on Sundays
By Julie Giyer | Feb 28, 2022
Sunday, March 6 -- and every Sunday -- be sure to visit the Farmers' Market at Hamakua Harvest.
Economist: US-China trade deal was a 'historical' failure
By Kaleb Brown | Feb 26, 2022
In a recent blog post for the Peterson Institute for International Economics, Chad Bown, an economist, explained that China did not hold up its end of the bargain in its "historical trade deal" with the United States.
Edith Kapule Kahoalii
By Big Island Times | Feb 26, 2022
Edith Kapule Kahoalii - June 11, 1927 - February 12, 2022
Terry C. Delatorre
By Big Island Times | Feb 26, 2022
Terry C. Delatorre - Friday, November 20th, 1953 - Saturday, February 12th, 2022
George Henry Greenhouse, Jr.
By Big Island Times | Feb 26, 2022
George Henry Greenhouse, Jr. - March 11, 1943 - January 30, 2022
Keith "Kitty Boy" Damien Revilla
By Big Island Times | Feb 26, 2022
Keith "Kitty Boy" Damien Revilla - December 12, 1963 - January 31, 2022
Theresa Agnes "Teri" Murphy
By Big Island Times | Feb 26, 2022
Theresa Agnes "Teri" Murphy - February 25, 1948 - January 31, 2022
Hirono asks ICE to provide information on 'excessive and seemingly indiscriminate use of solitary confinement'
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 23, 2022
U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and seven other Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee have requested U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to provide information on the use of solitary confinement in its facilities.
Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 53 per day over past week
By Big Island Times reports | Feb 23, 2022
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County went down 61% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 53, according to data from the State of Hawaii Department of Health.
UK researchers challenge ‘nearly neutral theory’ of DNA evolution
By Laurence Hecht | Feb 23, 2022
All organisms have some portion of their DNA that does not code for proteins, but the amounts vary greatly. Bacteria average about 2% non-coding DNA, while in humans the non-coding DNA comes to 98% of the total.
Hawaii County Council will meet Feb. 23
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 23, 2022
Hawaii County Council will meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 23.
Hawaii County Planning Committee will meet Feb. 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 23, 2022
Hawaii County Planning Committee will meet at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 8.
Capital Improvement Projects
By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2022
Capital Improvement Projects
Logistics, Emergency Communication and Vehicle Maintenance Sections
By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2022
Logistics, Emergency Communication and Vehicle Maintenance Sections
Support Services Division: Fire Prevention Bureau
By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2022
Support Services Division: Fire Prevention Bureau
Support Services Division: Volunteer Training
By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2022
Support Services Division: Volunteer Training
Support Services Division: Training Bureau
By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2022
Support Services Division: Training Bureau
Support Services Division: Emergency Medical Services Bureau
By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2022
Training and Education:- The EMS Bureau has been in discussion with Kapiolani Community College in regards to challenges with the prerequisites required for paramedic school.
Emergency Operations Division: Special Operations
By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2022
Hazmat:CAMEO training for Hazmat personnel scheduled.