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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.

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.

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.