News from February 2022
Emergency Operations Division: Updates
By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2022
Emergency Operations Division: Updates
Human Resources Labor Relations
By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2022
Human Resources Labor Relations
Human Resources Classification
By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2022
Human Resources Classification
Open-Competitive Recruitment
By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2022
Open-Competitive Recruitment
Internal Recruitment within the County
By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2022
Information Systems Analyst IV – Interview for three applicants held on December 23, 2021.
Internal Recruitment within Department
By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2022
Internal Recruitment within Department
Alternative Funding and Grants
By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2022
SAFER Grant – Grant for six (6) Captain Positions and three (3) FF positions will be starting on February 1st.
To the Fire Commission: Highlights
By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2022
The following are the highlights from December 2021.
A Vision to the Future
By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2022
For us to have a solid grasp on where we are navigating the Department, we need to reflect on the successes and failures of the past.
To the Fire Commission: What’s In the Numbers
By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2022
2021 Run DownWhat a year.
Pet of the Week: Hopscotch
By Submitted by Hawaii Island Humane Society | Feb 22, 2022
Pet of the Week: Hopscotch
University of Hawaii Hilo Vulcans defeat Holy Names University Hawks 71-46 and improve to 12-8
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 22, 2022
The University of Hawaii Hilo (UHH) Vulcans women's basketball team recently triumphed over the Holy Names University Hawks 71-46 for their second win in a row in the Tobin Gymnasium Feb. 16.
Biodiversity, fisheries conservation benefitted by connected coral reefs
By Press Release | Feb 22, 2022
Coral reefs connected by larvae dispersal networks have been found to benefit local fisheries and biodiversity conservation, prompting recommendations to increase the protection of connected reefs.
U.S. Senate passes bill that aims to end 'archaic practice' of forced arbitration for sexual misconduct cases
By Kaleb Brown | Feb 21, 2022
On Feb. 10, the U.S. Senate unanimously voted to pass legislation that ends forced arbitration in sexual misconduct cases.
Schatz announces $2.6 million EV charging station investment to 'help Hawaii achieve its goal to build a clean economy'
By Trina Thomas | Feb 21, 2022
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) recently announced $2.6 million in federal funding for Hawaii to build a network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
Schatz announces more than $10 million in funding for 'fishing, hunting and enjoying the outdoors' in Hawaii
By Trina Thomas | Feb 21, 2022
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) recently announced more than $10.7 million in federal funding for sustainable fishing, hunting and wildlife conservation in the islands of Hawaii.