News from July 2022
'They actually want to ban contraception': Hirono warns of future Republican actions on contraception
By John Kelly | Jul 22, 2022
Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) joined Sens. Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) in pushing the Right to Contraception Act, a proposed legislation that would codify the fundamental and constitutional right to contraception, which the Supreme Court first recognized more than half a century ago in its decision in Griswold v. Connecticut.
HSTA endorses Tokuda: ‘She’s determined, she’s dedicated and she’s driven to succeed’
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Jul 22, 2022
The Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA) is endorsing Jill Tokuda for Hawaii’s Second Congressional District based on her belief that funding quality public education is essential for the state’s future.
Experience Volcano Festival 2022
By Press Release | Jul 22, 2022
The Experience Volcano Festival is a celebration of the culture, people and traditions that make the diversity of the Volcano Area so unique.
Schatz: 'When Congress enacted the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, the internet and digital technologies were at a nascent stage'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 21, 2022
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Haw.) is leading the push among 12 senators in calling on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish rules to ensure that the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to the internet to provide online protections for those with disabilities.
Hawaii launches new program to help small businesses and nonprofits in 'creating new jobs and strengthening Hawaii’s economy'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 21, 2022
Hawaii's Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) recently announced a new program to provide expanded access to credit for small businesses and nonprofits across the state.
Local musicians headline 'Teach Our Future' concert to benefit Hawaii’s educators July 27 at the Hawaii Theatre
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 20, 2022
The Hawaii Foundation for Educators announced that it is teaming up with local musicians Pure Heart and The Makaha Sons for its second annual “Teach Our Future” benefit concert.
HSTA Recommends Jill Tokuda for Hawaii's Second Congressional District
By Press Release | Jul 20, 2022
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is excited to announce its support of Jill Tokuda for Hawaii’s Second Congressional District, which covers suburban and rural Oahu, including the Leeward and Windward coasts and all of Hawaii’s neighbor islands.
Pet of the Week: Coco
By Submitted by Hawaii Island Humane Society | Jul 20, 2022
Pet of the Week: Coco
Hawaii's Hirono on recent Medal of Honor recipients: 'Staff Sergeant Kaneshiro and Specialist Five Fujii are heroes to this country'
By John Kelly | Jul 19, 2022
Mazie Hirono, a Democratic U.S. senator from Hawaii and a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, is championing President Joe Biden’s recent decision to honor four U.S. army soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War—two of whom are from Hawaii—with the Medal of Honor.
Hirono: 'Prime Minister Abe was a transformational figure in Japan who dedicated his life in service of his country'
By John Kelly | Jul 18, 2022
Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) paid tribute to former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe following his assassination on July 8.
Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 67 per day over past week
By Big Island Times reports | Jul 17, 2022
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 2.7% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 67, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.
Ige confirms new law enforcement department will ‘allow more efficient and effective emergency response, ... investigations’
By John Kelly | Jul 17, 2022
Gov. David Ige (D-Hawaii) recently signed House Bill 2171 into law, establishing a new Department of Law Enforcement (DLE) in the state for the first time in more than three decades.
Hawaii's Shikada: FDA must immediately set 'acceptable standards to protect our children from the harmful effects of toxic metals'
By John Kelly | Jul 16, 2022
Holly T. Shikada, attorney general of Hawaii, has joined forces with 22 other attorneys general from across the country in calling on the heads of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Department of Agriculture (USDA) to take swift action to eliminate toxic metals from baby food.
Randolph David "Bully" Shin, Jr.
By Press release submission | Jul 16, 2022
Randolph David "Bully" Shin, Jr.