News from June 2022
Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet July 5
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 30, 2022
Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 5.
Ige: 'I signed a bill that will make menstrual products free in Hawai'i's public schools'
By Jacob Stump | Jun 30, 2022
For two years, Ma’i movement has fought for public school students in Hawaii to have access to free menstrual products. Its effort became a reality recently when Gov. David Ige signed a bill that requires the Department of Education to provide pads and tampons at all public and charter schools starting in 2023.
Hawaii County Parks and Recreation and Public Safety Committee will meet July 5
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 30, 2022
Hawaii County Parks and Recreation and Public Safety Committee will meet at 9 a.m., Tuesday, July 5.
Senate advances bill to help sick veterans: ‘These men and women risked their lives in service to our nation’
By George Willis | Jun 29, 2022
The Senate advanced a bill that will lead to expanded health care for veterans suffering from burn pit and Agent Orange exposure.
Health Director Char: vaccines soon to be available for 'Keiki as young as six months old'
By George Willis | Jun 27, 2022
The Hawaii Department of Health announced COVID-19 vaccines will soon be available to children under the age of five.
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By Press release submission | Jun 25, 2022
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Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 92 per day over past week
By Big Island Times reports | Jun 24, 2022
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 33.5% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 92, according to data from State of Hawaii Department of Health.
Hirono: Transitioning DOD's fleet to electric 'is a critical step in reducing our government’s carbon emissions'
By George Willis | Jun 23, 2022
Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) has joined with Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) to introduce the Military Vehicle Fleet Electrification Act, which ensures the transition of the nontactical fleet of the Department of Defense to electric or other zero-emission vehicles.
Hawaii Office of Public Health Preparedness: 'Families are encouraged to have a plan and maintain an emergency kit'
By John Kelly | Jun 23, 2022
Judy Kern is the Chief of the Office of the Public Health Preparedness of Hawaii Department of Health (DOH).
Gov. Ige: New program will 'connect job seekers to careers in our post-pandemic economy'
By Bob Martin | Jun 23, 2022
Last week, the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) announced that it is launching a digital hub that connects unemployment insurance claimants and jobseekers to help them get employed.
Hirono: 'We don’t provide affordable, accessible child care'
By George Willis | Jun 22, 2022
Making high-quality child care affordable and accessible needs to be a priority, Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) said during a recent press conference that also highlighted how the impact of the lack of child care burdens primarily women.
Public schools to serve free meals: 'Make these meals part of your child's summer schedules'
By George Willis | Jun 21, 2022
Children at 83 public schools will receive meals free of charge over the summer through the Seamless Summer Option program, the Hawaii State Department of Education announced recently.
Family Promise of Hawaii: Working households must choose 'one hardship over another'
By Caleb Lombardo | Jun 20, 2022
As the cost of goods and services continues to rise and become burdensome for the average American, Family Promise of Hawaii is making it clear that help is available, but political decisions and new policies are becoming more important than ever and will have deep ramifications.
Oahu resident showing symptoms of monkeypox; 'risk remains low for most Hawaii residents'
By George Willis | Jun 20, 2022
A probable case of monkeypox, a rare disease apparently on the comeback, has been identified in a Hawaii resident.
Hawaii governor toughens gun laws to help 'keep our communities safe'
By George Willis | Jun 20, 2022
Hawaii Gov. David Ige recently signed a bill that restored a law requiring a closer examination of people who obtain a specific category of firearms.