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Hawai‘i Senate leaders announce priorities for this legislative session
Many of the priorities have been discussed over the past several sessions, including housing, healthcare, education, food security and more.
Long-awaited pharmacy expansion at Kona Community Hospital complete
The expansion includes a new compounding suite that will allow the hospital to safely prepare medications – including chemotherapy drugs – on-site.
Proposed working group to address Kailua Bay/Kailua Pier management moves forward
Sen. Dru Kanuha introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 119 Draft 1 that requests the Department of Land and Natural Resources to convene a Kailua Bay Advisory Working Group to foster cordinated oversight and effective management of the area with federal, private, residential and commercial partners.
Several bills addressing top concerns advance to vote by full state Senate
The measures — which now move to the full Senate for a final vote before crossing over to the state House — include actions to curb illegal fireworks, increase workforce development opportunities for residents, enhance the health and safety of electric bike users and stabilize the condominium insurance market.
Big Island lawmakers talk about legislative priorities for upcoming 2025 session
Opening day of the 2025 Hawai‘i State Legislature kicks off on Wednesday. Several Big Island lawmakers hold positions of leadership, chairing a variety of committees along with Sen. Dru Mamo Kanuha who is the Senate Majority Leader.
Hawai‘i Island continues to support Democratic leadership in State Legislature
Democrats won all the Senate and House races on the Big Island during the 2024 General Election.
Hawai‘i Island incumbent senators and reps move on to General Election following primaries
In the House, residents will see a shakeup for Districts 1 and 2.
Matsuyama family celebrates official opening of third store with community
Matsuyama Food and Fuel opened on Dec. 27. This new store, the family’s flagship location, will serve visitors coming and going from the Big Island and a stop for last-minute beach snacks and food.
Hawai‘i Island lawmakers talk priorities ahead of the 2024 State Legislative session
The recovery of Maui following the devastating wildfires last August will be the focus of the Hawai‘i State Legislature’s 2024 session, however, Hawai‘i Island lawmakers are committed to ensuring that Big Island’s needs don’t get lost in the shuffle.
Lawmakers tour progress of upgrades at Kona Community Hospital
The upgrades happening at the Big Island hospital are possible because of $18.5 million funded this year in the state budget to improve Kona Community Hospital’s pharmacy and infrastructure.
32nd Hawaiʻi State Legislature ends today; bills, resolutions that made it through
Several bills and resolutions were approved or adopted by one or both chambers of the 32nd Hawaiʻi State Legislature and revolving around a wide range of issues, including: guns, coffee, kimichi, sex trafficking, grounded vessels, humpback whales and active shooting drills in schools.
Kanuha Recognized by Hawaiʻi Coffee Association
For the first time ever, the Hawaiʻi Coffee Association (HCA) presented a Legislator of the Year award to Sen. Dru Mamo Kanuha (D-Kona, Kaʻu) for his work in protecting the Big Islandʻs coffee industry.
Letter to the Editor: State Should Fully Commit to Highway Widening Project in Kona
“The work could be phased as funds become available.”
New Food Program For Rurual South Kona Keiki
The program is set up to help rural families in South Kona overcome transportation challenges associated with the department’s current pick-up sites for grab-and-go meals.
KCH to Receive $1.5 Million in CIP Funds
The State awarded Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation with $1.5 million in Capital Improvement Project funding for a variety of upgrades and renovations at KCH.
Dozens Say Vote by Mail Cards Never Came
Questions about flaws in the vote by mail process have prompted disenfranchisement concerns as Hawaii transitions permanently to new voting system.
Petition to Make Queen K Safer Gains Steam, Legislator Discusses Options
Moriah Smith-Kramer says the mothers of Kona have seen enough.
KVBID Issues Hale Halawai RFP
Kailua Village Business Improvement District (KVBID) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a revitalized vision for Hale Halawai.
Kanuha Makes State Senate Run Official
Hawaiʻi County Councilman Dru Kanuha pulled and filed his candidacy papers today…
