News from March 2022
Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 26 per day over past week
By Big Island Times reports | Mar 4, 2022
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County decreased by 62% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 26, according to data from State of Hawaii Department of Health.
Pet of the Week: Michi
By Submitted by Hawaii Island Humane Society | Mar 4, 2022
Pet of the Week: Michi
Hawaii County Parks and Recreation and Public Safety Committee will meet March 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 4, 2022
Hawaii County Parks and Recreation and Public Safety Committee will meet at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 8.
Hawaii County Human Services and Social Services Committee will meet March 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 4, 2022
Hawaii County Human Services and Social Services Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 8.
Hawaii County Planning Committee will meet March 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 3, 2022
Hawaii County Planning Committee will meet at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 8.
Hawaii County Governmental Operations, Relations, and Economic Development Committee will meet March 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 3, 2022
Hawaii County Governmental Operations, Relations, and Economic Development Committee will meet at 9 a.m., Tuesday, March 8.
University of Hawaii Hilo Vulcans baseball defeated on first game of five-game series with Hawaii Pacific University Sharks
By Bree Gonzales | Mar 2, 2022
The University of Hawaii at Hilo Vulcans lost their first baseball game of a five-game series on Feb. 24.
University of Hawaii Hilo Vulcans softball team crushed by Hawaii Pacific University Sharks with 6-0 final score
By Bree Gonzales | Mar 2, 2022
The University of Hawaii at Hilo Vulcans bowed down to the Hawaii Pacific University Sharks softball team during the second match of the non-conference doubleheader at their opponent’s field on Feb. 20.
Hirono on Trump's comments: 'We should unite against Russian aggression and stand with our allies'
By Emily Bevard | Mar 2, 2022
With a slew of economic sanctions against Russia announced by President Joe Biden last week, former President Donald Trump had nothing but praise for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aggressive stance toward Ukraine.
2022 Virtual Ka‘u Coffee Festival offers online slate of events
By Press Release | Mar 2, 2022
Tune in April 1-30 for the Virtual Ka‘u Coffee Festival at kaucoffeefestival.com.
Russia batters Ukraine with artillery strikes as war continues in Kyiv: 'We must hold Putin accountable'
By Art Benavidez | Mar 1, 2022
Russia continued its attack on Ukraine throughout the weekend, after it invaded the country by land, sea and air, killing hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians and ominously touching off a pitched battle at the highly radioactive area around Chernobyl, which was the site of a nuclear accident in 1986.
Hirono applauds promise of $350 million for Red Hill: 'The health and safety of Oahu residents is my top priority'
By Art Benavidez | Mar 1, 2022
U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) has released a statement on the U.S. Senate passage of the continuing resolution legislation to keep the government funded, which includes $350 million to address the Red Hill crisis.
February report from Hawaii County Fire Chief
By Big Island Times | Mar 1, 2022
Reports include details on budgets and fire response statistics.