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Hawaii County Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee will meet July 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 30, 2023

Hawaii County Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 5

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo to host Fourth of July celebration

By Press Release | Jun 30, 2023

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo – a DoubleTree by Hilton, invites Island residents to join hotel guests in celebrating the birth of American independence with a Fourth of July celebration on July 4, 2023 from 3:30-8:30pm.

Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet July 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 30, 2023

Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, July 5

Coffee conference 'was positive and upbeat,' despite challenges facing industry

By Big Island Times Report | Jun 26, 2023

A Kona-grown parchment-dried Red Bourbon variety produced by Kopiko Farm was the top-scoring coffee at the Hawaii Coffee Association’s 14th Annual Statewide Coffee Cupping Competition.

Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 8 per day over past week

By Big Island Times reports | Jun 26, 2023

New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 31.5% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching eight, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.

Dennis Tadashi Fukuchi of Hilo, Hawaii | 2023 | Obituary

By Big Island Times Report | Jun 24, 2023

Dennis Tadashi Fukuchi of Hilo, Hawaii | 2023 | Obituary

G. Flavia C. Westermann of Hilo, Hawaii | 1956 - 2023 | Obituary

By Big Island Times Report | Jun 24, 2023

G. Flavia C. Westermann of Hilo, Hawaii | 1956 - 2023 | Obituary

Jeanette Mae Santos of Hilo, Hawaii | 2023 | Obituary

By Big Island Times Report | Jun 24, 2023

Jeanette Mae Santos of Hilo, Hawaii | 2023 | Obituary

Edith "Molo" Y. Sakamoto of Hilo, Hawaii | 2023 | Obituary

By Big Island Times Report | Jun 24, 2023

Edith "Molo" Y. Sakamoto of Hilo, Hawaii | 2023 | Obituary

Yaeko T. Koizumi | 1930 - 2023 | Obituary

By Big Island Times Report | Jun 24, 2023

Yaeko T. Koizumi | 1930 - 2023 | Obituary

Josh Green: New bills address 'domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.'

By Big Island Times Report | Jun 22, 2023

Hawaii Governor Josh Green, M.D., has signed several bills focused on supporting domestic violence victims and helping residents deal with day-to-day living.

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Hirono: 'Immigrants play integral roles in our communities'

By Big Island Times Report | Jun 21, 2023

U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) recently introduced legislation aimed at removing barriers to federal public benefits for immigrants.

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

By Big Island Times reports | Jun 19, 2023

New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 20.2% 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.