News from June 2022
Hawaii State Teachers Association endorses Sergio Alcubilla for U.S. House
By George Willis | Jun 20, 2022
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is endorsing Sergio Alcubilla for Hawaii’s First Congressional District. The district covers most of Oahu from Makapuu through central Honolulu and Leeward to Mililani, Waipahu, Ewa, and Kapolei.
Extreme drought conditions to linger
By George Willis | Jun 20, 2022
Experts warn wildfires remain a threat
Hawaii state epidemiologist on latest monkeypox case: ‘We are investigating links between this third case and the first two cases’
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jun 19, 2022
The Hawaii Department of Health is reporting a third probable case of monkeypox among state residents.
Hawaii DOT director Butay: Wailua River Bridge upgrade 'a critical infrastructure project for Kauai'
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jun 18, 2022
The Wailua River Bridge is going to undergo some major upgrades, with replacement of the wooden pilings as one of the objectives, as part of a $55.7 million project that has just begun.
Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 117 per day over past week
By Big Island Times reports | Jun 18, 2022
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 16% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 117, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.
Florence Roberta Dunn-O'Neal
By Press release submission | Jun 18, 2022
Florence Roberta Dunn-O'Neal
Pet of the Week: Bjorn
By Submitted by Hawaii Island Humane Society | Jun 17, 2022
Pet of the Week: Bjorn
Ige: 'The expansion of this marine national monument is politically feasible, culturally supported'
By Caleb Lombardo | Jun 16, 2022
Gov. David Ige recently stressed the importance of preserving and protecting the ocean and coasts around Hawaii in support of a proposal to expand the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument.
Hawaii County Planning Committee will meet Jun 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 13, 2022
Hawaii County Planning Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jun 14.
Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 114 per day over past week
By Big Island Times reports | Jun 12, 2022
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 27.3% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 114, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.
Hawaii County Council will meet Jun 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 12, 2022
Hawaii County Council will meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Jun 15.
Hawaii County Human Services and Social Services Committee will meet Jun 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 11, 2022
Hawaii County Human Services and Social Services Committee will meet at 11:30 am., Tuesday, Jun 14.
