News from February 2024
Hawaii County Leeward Planning Commission will meet Feb. 29
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 26, 2024
Hawaii County Leeward Planning Commission will meet at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 29
Hawaii County Arborist Advisory Committee will meet Feb. 27
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 26, 2024
Hawaii County Arborist Advisory Committee will meet at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 27
Hawaii County Ka'u Community Development Plan Action Committee will meet Feb. 28
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 26, 2024
Hawaii County Ka'u Community Development Plan Action Committee will meet at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 28
Hawaii County Environmental Management Commission will meet Feb. 28
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 26, 2024
Hawaii County Environmental Management Commission will meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 28
Hawaii County Water Board will meet Feb. 27
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 26, 2024
Hawaii County Water Board will meet at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 27
Hawaii County South Kohala Community Development Plan Action Committee met Feb. 26
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 26, 2024
Hawaii County South Kohala Community Development Plan Action Committee met Feb. Monday, 26
Hawaii County Standardization Committee met Feb. 26
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 26, 2024
Hawaii County Standardization Committee met Monday, Feb. 26
Big Island Chocolate Festival hosts 'Mystical Chocolate Masquerade' in April
By Big Island Times | Feb 22, 2024
The Kona Cacao Association has announced the dates for its annual Big Island Chocolate Festival. This year's event, featuring the "Mystical Chocolate Masquerade," is scheduled to take place on April 26-27.
Kona Coffee Farmers Association to host coffee symposium
By Big Island Times | Feb 22, 2024
The Kona Coffee Farmers Association (KCFA) is set to host its second annual coffee symposium at 8 a.m. on March 1. The event will encompass discussions on various aspects of coffee cultivation, featuring multiple guest speakers.
Waimea Arts Council hosts 'Abstraction and Distraction' at Firehouse Gallery
By Big Island Times | Feb 21, 2024
The Waimea Arts Council is set to host "Abstraction and Distraction" at the Firehouse Gallery, a showcase of Big Island artists' works that delve into colors, shapes, lines, and textures as mediums for expressive freedom. The exhibition will be open from March 1 through March 31, inviting spectators to immerse themselves in the realm of abstract art.
Waimea Arts Council's 'Abstraction and Distraction' exhibit coming to Firehouse Gallery
By Big Island Times | Feb 21, 2024
The Waimea Arts Council has announced the arrival of a new exhibit, "Abstraction and Distraction," to the Firehouse Gallery. The exhibit is scheduled to be open throughout the month of March.
Floriculture industry on Hawaii Island depends heavily on local business
By Big Island Times | Feb 20, 2024
Hawaii's floriculture industry, ranking among the top 10 in the nation, has been grappling with significant challenges including the 2018 Kīlauea eruption and the COVID-19 pandemic. These hurdles have led to a decrease in revenue. According to a recent press release by Howzit Kohala, florists on the Island of Hawaii have emphasized their heavy reliance on the hospitality sector and called for local support to ensure future viability of the industry. They also underscored the cultural significance of lei in Hawaii.
Hawaii County Council will meet Feb. 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 16, 2024
Hawaii County Council will meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 21
Hawaii County Elections Accessibility Needs Advisory Committee will meet Feb. 23
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 16, 2024
Hawaii County Elections Accessibility Needs Advisory Committee will meet at at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 23
Hawaii County Communications, Reports, and Council Oversight Committee will meet Feb. 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 16, 2024
Hawaii County Communications, Reports, and Council Oversight Committee will meet at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20
Hawaii County Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee will meet Feb. 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 16, 2024
Hawaii County Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee will meet at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20
Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet Feb. 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 16, 2024
Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20
Hawaii County Policy Committee on Planning, Land Use, and Development will meet Feb. 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 16, 2024
Hawaii County Policy Committee on Planning, Land Use, and Development will meet at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20
Hawaii County Policy Committee on Health, Safety, and Well-being will meet Feb. 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 16, 2024
Hawaii County Policy Committee on Health, Safety, and Well-being will meet at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20
Hawaii County Youth Commission will meet Feb. 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 9, 2024
Hawaii County Youth Commission will meet at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 14