News from February 2023
January report from Hawaii County Fire Chief
By Big Island Times | Feb 28, 2023
Reports include details on budgets and fire response statistics.
Hawaii governor on homelessness: 'My intention in signing the emergency proclamation was always to protect sacred sites'
By Big Island Times Report | Feb 25, 2023
Governor Josh Green has amended the recently signed Emergency Proclamation on Homelessness to expedite the construction of low-impact kauhale otherwise known as tiny home communities.
Azucena Agbayani Ha'o of Hilo, Hawaii | 2023 | Obituary
By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2023
Azucena Agbayani Ha'o of Hilo, Hawaii | 2023 | Obituary
Lydia Bucaycay Anoba of Hilo, Hawaii | 2023 | Obituary
By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2023
Lydia Bucaycay Anoba of Hilo, Hawaii | 2023 | Obituary
Gary Gagliardo of Keaau, Hawaii | 2023 | Obituary
By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2023
Gary Gagliardo of Keaau, Hawaii | 2023 | Obituary
Frances G. Pereira | 2023 | Obituary
By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2023
Frances G. Pereira | 2023 | Obituary
Frederic Samuel Rubin, Jr. of Pahoa, Hawaii | 1953 - 2023 | Obituary
By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2023
Frederic Samuel Rubin, Jr. of Pahoa, Hawaii | 1953 - 2023 | Obituary
Hirono plans to seek third term in U.S. Senate
By Big Island Times Report | Feb 24, 2023
U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono will seek a third consecutive term when she runs for re-election in 2024, according to those close to her campaign.
Hawaii Department of Health finds high rates of hepatitus B, liver cancer
By Big Island Times Report | Feb 24, 2023
Hawaii residents suffer from higher rates of hepatitis B virus infection and liver cancer mortality compared to the rest of the United States, according to a recent report from the Hawaii Department of Health.
West Hawaii paddler fights myelodysplastic syndrome: ‘I hope to get back to coaching paddling again’
By Big Island Times Report | Feb 24, 2023
Paddlers of Keauhou Canoe Club have started a GoFundMe page for longtime West Hawaii paddler Dave Yamagata, who was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome, a bone marrow disorder.
Hawaii County Council will meet Feb. 22
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 18, 2023
Hawaii County Council will meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 22
Pastor Robert Loio Noah, Sr.
By Press release submission | Feb 18, 2023
Pastor Robert Loio Noah, Sr.
George "Uncle Butchie" R.K. Akiu, Sr.
By Press release submission | Feb 18, 2023
George "Uncle Butchie" R.K. Akiu, Sr.
Michele Jayme Mino'aka Paiva Macanas
By Press release submission | Feb 18, 2023
Michele Jayme Mino'aka Paiva Macanas
Hawaii County Communications, Reports, and Council Oversight Committee will meet Feb. 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 18, 2023
Hawaii County Communications, Reports, and Council Oversight Committee will meet at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21
Hawaii County Government Operations and External Affairs Committee will meet Feb. 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 17, 2023
Hawaii County Government Operations and External Affairs Committee will meet Tuesday, Feb. 21
Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet Feb. 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 17, 2023
Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21
Hawaiian lawmaker keeps leadership post on Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
By Big Island Times Report | Feb 16, 2023
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) are keeping their leadership positions on the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.