Hawaii County News

County to build six new water spigot stations

2010-09-01T20:59:35Z

Clean drinking water will be more easily available to county residents when six new water spigot stations are built by the County of Hawaii over the next 20 months.

Initiative to boost Kona market announced to offset Japan Air Lines' Kona route suspension

2010-08-26T20:57:50Z

Despite a successful marketing campaign that filled Japan Air Lines flights to Kona this spring, JAL executives this week confirmed the airline will suspend its direct Narita-to-Kona flights on October 29.

County of Hawai‘i Mayor Billy Kenoi, the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority and other industry stakeholders responded by announcing a new promotional campaign called “E Komo Mai Kona” to entice visitors from Japan to continue to select Kona as their destination after the direct flights end. The promotional campaign will begin offering its discounted packages November 1 to encourage visitors to travel to Kona via Honolulu.

Community meeting on mangrove eradication

2010-08-26T06:16:54Z

A community meeting will be held Tuesday, August 31, 6 p.m. at the Pahoa Community Center to discuss the ongoing mangrove eradication project at several public and private properties on the Island of Hawaii, including the Wai` Opae Marine Life Conservation District, Isaac Hale Beach Park at Pohoiki, and Onekahakaha beach park in Hilo.

Hawai`i County named Playful City USA

2010-08-20T23:04:34Z

For the second consecutive year, the County of Hawaii has earned nationwide recognition as a Playful City USA community.

Hamakua CDP Steering Committee to hold first meeting on August 31

2010-08-20T03:28:22Z

The Hamakua Community Development Plan Steering Committee will be holding its first meeting on Tuesday, August 31, 2010, at 5 p.m. at the Laupahoehoe Public Library Humanities Room.

Mayor presses effort to preserve Japan Air Lines' direct flights into Kona

2010-08-20T02:47:12Z

Mayor Billy Kenoi met with Japan Air Lines executives in Tokyo yesterday (Tuesday Hawaii time) to review proposed cost-saving steps for the airline and an incentive package assembled by tourism industry stakeholders to support the continuation of JAL’s direct flights to Kona.

Mayor presents Honokohau plan at national Institute on City Design

2010-08-19T19:45:10Z

Mayor Billy Kenoi was among eight U.S. mayors selected to attend the 47^th National Session of the Mayors’ Institute on City Design, August 4-6, 2010, in Los Angeles.

Spencer Park temporarily closed

2010-08-13T00:24:57Z

Spencer Park at ‘Ōhai‘ula Beach will be closed for maintenance and beach restoration as part of the Annual Celebration held at Pu‘ukohola Heiau from August 11 through Sunday, August 15. The park will reopen to the public on Monday, August 16 at 6 a.m. The Department of Parks and Recreation and the staff of Pu‘ukohola Heiau thanks the public for its patience and understanding during this closure.

State changes disability placard procedures

2010-08-11T18:45:02Z

Renewing and issuing parking placards for persons with disabilities should be more convenient under new procedures announced by the State of Hawai‘i Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB).

Friday's Equestrian Center rules hearing canceled

2010-08-11T03:14:32Z

The Department of Parks and Recreation announces the cancellation of the Public Hearing scheduled for 9 a.m., August 13, 2010, at the Aupuni Center Conference Room relating to proposed changes to Rule 3 – Rules Relating to the Equestrian Center.