News from November 2022
Hawaii governor 'very pleased with results of bond sale'
By Big Island Times Report | Nov 29, 2022
Hawaii has closed on the sale of $800 million of general obligation bonds that will provide critical funding to support new and existing infrastructure projects.
Hirono: 'It's important to expand access to medication abortion'
By Big Island Times Report | Nov 29, 2022
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono is part of a coalition encouraging U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf to defend Americans’ reproductive rights and expand access to medication abortion.
First Lady Ige: 'Research shows that children are ready to learn in their earliest years, and this program provides no-cost opportunities'
By Big Island Times Report | Nov 29, 2022
Hawaii’s first lady Dawn Amano-Ige along with state and non-profit partners has expanded the ʻOhana Readers program to make it available to children under five years old in Naalehu and Pahala.
Director of Small Business Administration's Disaster Field Operations on drought assistance: 'These loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills'
By Big Island Times Report | Nov 29, 2022
The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency is encouraging qualifying businesses to meet the Dec. 8, 2022, deadline to apply for assistance related to drought conditions in Hawaii, Kalawao and Maui counties.
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Cupping Competition: ‘I am so proud of the Kona coffee growers' tenacity and dedication’
By Big Island Times Report | Nov 26, 2022
Kona Farm Direct won first place in the Classic Division to highlight the 51st Annual Kona Coffee Festival Cupping Competition.
Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 17 per day over past week
By Big Island Times reports | Nov 25, 2022
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 19.9% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 17, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.
Hawaii awarded $4.7 million to hold Google 'accountable for misleading consumers'
By Big Island Times Report | Nov 21, 2022
The Hawaii Office of Consumer Protection announced the state will receive $4,705,227 as part of a settlement with Google over its location tracking practices.
Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers recognize at annual conference those dedicated to the HTFG mission
By Big Island Times Report | Nov 21, 2022
Alice Schere of Hawaii Island’s Adaptations Inc. received the William K. Trask Chefs Award at the 32nd Annual Hawaii International Tropical Fruit Conference, held at the Royal Kona Resort.
Hawaii Attorney General: 'Robocalls continue to be one of the most prevalent forms of illegal scams'
By Big Island Times Report | Nov 19, 2022
Hawaii is part of a national Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force investigating two voice service providers over alleged involvement in illegal robocalls.
Kaman Kanalunui O Paliku Kaaihue
By Press release submission | Nov 19, 2022
Kaman Kanalunui O Paliku Kaaihue
