News from October 2022



McGuire: Educational Hawk Week could 'stop some people from shooting at them'

The resiliency of a young Hawaiian hawk with life-threatening injuries has inspired wildlife rehabilitators and educators to present a week-long series of virtual presentations on the birds of prey.


Unity Cup ready for debut at Kona Country Club golf course

The Unity of Kona Church’s inaugural Unity Cup Golf Tournament will be held at the scenic Kona Country Club in Keauhou, which is located just six miles from downtown Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii.


Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 13 per day over past week

New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 30% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 13, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.


Hawaii County Council will meet Oct. 5

Hawaii County Council will meet at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 5.


Hirono says proposed bill for Women's Business Centers would 'support our small, local businesses'

U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono joined a group of Democratic colleagues to introduce the Women’s Business Centers Improvement Act of 2022, aiming to improve the U.S. Small Business Administration/s Women’s Business Center Program.


Hawaii County Planning Committee will meet Oct. 5

Hawaii County Planning Committee will meet at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 5.


Hawaii County Governmental Operations, Relations, and Economic Development Committee will meet Oct. 5

Hawaii County Governmental Operations, Relations, and Economic Development Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 5.


Hawaii County Public Works and Mass Transit Committee will meet Oct. 5

Hawaii County Public Works and Mass Transit Committee will meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 5.


Hawaii County Regenerative Agriculture, Water, Energy & Environmental Management Committee will meet Oct. 4

Hawaii County Regenerative Agriculture, Water, Energy & Environmental Management Committee will meet at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 4.