News from February 2022


Steven Luther Hurt

Steven Luther Hurt - July 10, 1946 - January 3, 2022


Hawaii County Human Services and Social Services Committee will meet Feb. 8

Hawaii County Human Services and Social Services Committee will meet at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 8.


Hawaii County Regenerative Agriculture, Water, Energy & Environmental Management Committee will meet Feb. 8

Hawaii County Regenerative Agriculture, Water, Energy & Environmental Management Committee will meet at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 8.


Hawaii County Parks and Recreation and Public Safety Committee will meet Feb. 8

Hawaii County Parks and Recreation and Public Safety Committee will meet at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 8.


Supreme Court could be 'inclined to do a slash-and-burn expedition' through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act

The U.S. Supreme Court announced last week that it will hear arguments in February for cases that will challenge the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) role in the Clean Air Act, which is set up to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, as well as a case that could change the definition of the Clean Water Act.


Hawaii will receive more than $8 million from federal government for 'much-needed improvements' to island harbors

U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) announced that Hawaii will receive funding worth $8,218,000 to improve harbors on Molokai, Maui and Oahu through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.


Breyer announces his retirement, opening the door for Biden nomination 'who will reflect the virtues of our nation'

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer has announced that he will be retiring from his judicial duties, which will take effect when the court enters summer recess, as long as a successor has been approved, he told President Joe Biden on Jan. 26.


North Kohala Community Resource Center holds annual golf tournament March 5: 'This fundraiser is critical'

The North Kohala Community Resource Center (NKCRC), a nonprofit that supports after-school programs and cultural activities, will hold its fifth annual golf tournament Saturday, March 5, at Hapuna Golf Course at Mauna Kea Resort.


Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 236 per day over past week

New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County numbered down 44% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 236, according to data from the State of Hawaii Department of Health.