News from July 2022
Hawaii County Council will meet July 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 16, 2022
Hawaii County Council will meet at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 19.
Pet of the Week: Fennec
By Submitted by Hawaii Island Humane Society | Jul 15, 2022
Pet of the Week: Fennec
Hawaii's Schatz: $10 million federal funding will improve HNL's 'runways, main terminal, and passenger experience'
By John Kelly | Jul 15, 2022
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) recently announced a $10 million U.S. Department of Transportation contribution to the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport for upgrades to its runways and improvement of its terminal lighting and draining systems.
Hawaii County Public Works and Mass Transit Committee will meet July 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 15, 2022
Hawaii County Public Works and Mass Transit Committee will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 19.
Hawaii County Finance Committee met July 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 15, 2022
Hawaii County Finance Committee met Tuesday, July 19.
AG Shikada: 'Hawaii has done its part' to combat ghost guns
By Caleb Lombardo | Jul 15, 2022
More than 20 Attorneys General have publicly supported a new federal law requiring buyers of so-called "ghost guns" pass a background check before making a purchase, including Hawaii's AG Holly Shikada.
Hawaii County Human Services and Social Services Committee will meet July 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 14, 2022
Hawaii County Human Services and Social Services Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 19.
Hawaii County Governmental Operations, Relations, and Economic Development Committee will meet July 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 14, 2022
Hawaii County Governmental Operations, Relations, and Economic Development Committee will meet at 9 a.m., Tuesday, July 19.
HDFI commissioner: Decision of companies to continue participation is 'a testament to the immense value of being a part of the DCI'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 13, 2022
The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) and the Hawaii Division of Financial Institutions, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (HDFI) recently announced their official support for the decision of 11 companies to move forward with plans to continue taking part in the Digital Currency Innovation Lab (DCIL) program that is set to run to the end of 2024.
Ige on increasing broadband access: 'We are committed to addressing the digital divide'
By John Kelly | Jul 13, 2022
Governor David Ige has signed off on a package of bills aimed at advancing his efforts to end the digital divide in Hawai'i.
Ige praises Public Utilities appointee working to 'create businesses and jobs that are in balance with our natural resources'
By John Kelly | Jul 12, 2022
Governor David Ige recently announced on his website that he has appointed Leodoloff “Leo” Asuncion Jr. as chairman of the Public Utilities Commission, replacing James Griffin, who said in January that he will be stepping down when his term expires at the end of June.
Probable monkeypox case confirmed in Oahu: 'Vaccination and treatments are available'
By George Willis | Jul 11, 2022
A confirmed probable case of monkeypox has been discovered in an Oahu resident. The probable case adds to the list of five confirmed cases, according to the Hawaii Department of Health.
Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 79 per day over past week
By Big Island Times reports | Jul 10, 2022
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 16.7% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 79, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.
Christina Delia Katayama (Baker)
By Press release submission | Jul 9, 2022
Christina Delia Katayama (Baker)
Shikada joins 22 attorneys general in protecting abortion rights: 'The Supreme Court’s decision is not the end of this fight'
By George Willis | Jul 8, 2022
Attorney General Holly Shikada (D-HI) is among a national coalition of 22 attorneys general who issued a statement reaffirming their commitment to supporting and expanding access to abortion care.
Ige issues a list of bills he will veto due to 'legal considerations, program effectiveness and compliance issues'
By George Willis | Jul 7, 2022
Gov. David Ige (D-HI) notified key lawmakers of his intention to veto 30 of the 343 bills passed by the Hawaii State Legislature in 2022, including House Bill 1600 and Senate Bill 2076.