News from November 2023
One arrested and charged following attack on 71-year-old Hilo man
By Big Island Times | Nov 6, 2023
A 32-year-old Hilo man was arrested and charged with assault and additional charges following an attack that sent a 71-year-old to a local medical center. "One arrested and charged following attack on 71-year-old Hilo man", said the statement.
Senator Hirono priorities in recently-passed spending package include $258 million-plus in funds for Hawaii
By Big Island Times | Nov 6, 2023
Senator Mazie Hirono has announced her priorities in a recently-passed spending package which includes over $258 million in funds for Hawaii.
Port of Kawaihae receives $23.46 million from U.S. Department of Transportation for improvements
By Big Island Times | Nov 5, 2023
The U.S. Department of Transportation has granted $23.46 million to the Port of Kawaihae for various improvements aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing traffic issues. The funds will be used for road widening, paving, and other projects, as stated in a press release from the Office of the Governor.
The Hawaii Department of Education receives three grants from the Department of Defense Education Activity program
By Big Island Times | Nov 5, 2023
The Hawaii Department of Education has been awarded three $2 million grants from the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) program, targeted towards STEM and mathematics achievement initiatives in three school complex areas, according to a press release from Oct. 27.
The Nature Conservancy, Hawai‘i and Palmyra and the Kaʻūpūlehu Marine Life Advisory Committee launch coral reef restoration project
By Big Island Times | Nov 2, 2023
The first community-led coral reef restoration project on the Island of Hawaiʻi, Kanu Ko‘a, has been launched by The Nature Conservancy, Hawai‘i and Palmyra (TNC) and the Kaʻūpūlehu Marine Life Advisory Committee (KMLAC). "The Nature Conservancy, Hawai‘i and Palmyra, and the Kaʻūpūlehu Marine Life Advisory Committee launches coral reef restoration project," said TNC. This initiative is a combined effort of Hawaiian culture, local community engagement, and scientific coral restoration techniques to boost the growth and recovery of coral reefs.
Savannah Deasy awarded Civics Scholarship
By Press Release | Nov 1, 2023
The Foundation for the Restoration of America (FFROA) awarded a $2,000 scholarship to Full Sail University student Savannah Deasy.