News from October 2022


Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet Oct. 18

Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 18.







Pet of the Week: Slinky

Hawaii Island Humane Society has an animal available for adoption:For more information, contact the Hawaii Island Humane Society, Animal Community Center in Kona at 78-6767 Mamalahoa Hwy Holualoa, HI 96725 or call 808-329-1175 or email kona@hihs.orgSource:


Hawaii County Parks and Recreation and Public Safety Committee will meet Oct. 18

Hawaii County Parks and Recreation and Public Safety Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 18.


Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 12 per day over past week

New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 11.8% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 12, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.


Hawaii County Regenerative Agriculture, Water, Energy & Environmental Management Committee will meet Oct. 18

Hawaii County Regenerative Agriculture, Water, Energy & Environmental Management Committee will meet at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 18.


Hirono calls Honolulu Harbor expansion 'critical to Hawaii's economy'

Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) toured the Honolulu Harbor and Kapalama Container Terminal site recently to check the expansion project being funded by the $3 billion included in the Inflation Reduction Act.


Schatz on $58 million for Hawaii K-12 low-income students: Funding will 'help more students get a quality education

Hawaii’s K-12 schools will receive $58 million in federal funding to support programs to help educate students in low-income communities.


Hirono committed to ensuring 'all of our veterans' can access resources

Senator Mazie K. Hirono affirmed her commitment to making added resources available to state veterans.


DBEDT Director on dispute: 'Both organizations add tremendous value to the visitor industry'

Two organizations that promote tourism in Hawaii have agreed to continue working on a resolution to their disagreement on the procurement of an award.


Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 16 per day over past week

New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were up 9.9% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 16, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.