News from May 2022


3 Questions: Daniel Anderson on the Progress Of mRNA Vaccines

Following the successful development of vaccines against Covid-19, scientists hope to deploy mRNA-based therapies to combat many other diseases.


Ann Mahi named new executive director for Hawaii State Teachers Association: 'She's always been a passionate and tireless advocate'

Veteran teacher, administrator, union and student advocate Ann Mahi will soon take on a new role as executive director for the Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA) at the beginning of August.


Hawaii County Council will meet May 19

Hawaii County Council will meet at 9 a.m., Thursday, May 19.


Hawaii County Council will meet May 18

Hawaii County Council will meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, May 18.


Nearly half of Hawaii employees were working remotely in August, reflecting 'Hawaii’s changing economic landscape'

A recent study by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) of Hawaii businesses and employees found that an estimated two out of every five (42.4%) private-sector payroll employees were working remotely as of August 31, 2021, including 20,636 working from out of state.


Hawaii's Department of Health: 'National Children’s Mental Health Month serves as a timely reminder'

The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) and the Children's Mental Health Acceptance Planning Group recently urged Hawaii residents to advocate for better mental health care and to promote awareness in a Department of Health news release.


The state of Hawaii is being 'nationally recognized for its commitment to a more sustainable future'

Hawaii’s Office of Planning and Sustainable Development (OPSD) recently announced the Hawaii 2050 Sustainability Plan: Charting a Course of the Decade of Action (2020-2030).



Lois and Dick Robbins invest in long-term support for Hawai‘i island conservation

Nature lovers Lois and Dick Robbins have made their annual contribution to The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Hawai‘i to help safeguard the state’s native forests.


Hawaii County Council will meet May 17

Hawaii County Council will meet at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 17.







Hawaii County Council will meet May 17

Hawaii County Council will meet at 5 p.m., Tuesday, May 17.


Hawaii County Human Services and Social Services Committee will meet May 17

Hawaii County Human Services and Social Services Committee will meet at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 17.


Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 66 per day over past week

New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were up 51% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 66, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.


Hawaii County Governmental Operations, Relations, and Economic Development Committee will meet May 17

Hawaii County Governmental Operations, Relations, and Economic Development Committee will meet at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 17.


Hawaii County Climate Resilience and Natural Resource Management Committee will meet May 17

Hawaii County Climate Resilience and Natural Resource Management Committee will meet at 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 17.