#Mayor Billy Kenoi
October is Wayfinding Month: Celebration of an Ancient Art
The community is invited to celebrate the art of non-instrument navigation with a month full of festivities.
County P&R, Mayor Sued Over Kukuihaele Park Project
The preliminary injunction names the County of Hawai’i Department of Parks and Recreation and its director, Clayton Honma, as defendants, as well as Hawai’i County Mayor Billy Kenoi.
UPDATE: Mayor Billy Kenoi Indicted by Grand Jury
Last year, news broke that the mayor used his card in 2013 at a hostess bar on Oahu, as well at a restaurant and lounge on Oahu in 2009.
Dengue: Mayor Kenoi Declares ‘State of Emergency’
The State of Emergency will suspend the law that prohibits tires being accepted at County landfills.
Dengue Fever: DOH Launches ‘Fight the Bite’ Campaign
The Hawai’i Department of Health announced “Fight the Bite,” an educational campaign to inform the public about dengue fever.
Finance Committee to Review pCard Bill Tuesday
The Hawai’i County Finance Committee will meet Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Hilo.
Finance Committee to Discuss Bill on Public Funds
Bill 78 calls for the use of public funds for only a public purpose.
Hawai’i County Councilwoman Kills One Landfill Bill, Keeps Another
Bill 33 would allow for commercial haulers to use the county transfer stations for a fee.
Pedestrian, Bike Safety Focus of New Road Challenge
Mayor Billy Kenoi’s Active Living Advisory Council is preparing to tackle pedestrian and bicycle safety challenges.
Ethics Board Defers Kenoi Ethics Petition
The Hawai’i County Board of Ethics unanimously decided to hold off on a potential investigation into Mayor Billy Kenoi’s alleged p-card spending.
Petition Started to Recall Mayor Kenoi
A Hilo resident has started a petition that seeks to oust Mayor Billy Kenoi from office via a recall of the last election.
County Councilwoman Loses P-Card Privileges
District 9 Councilwoman Margaret Wille made unauthorized hotel stays on three different occasions, according to statements obtained by Big Island Now.
State AG Takes Over Kenoi Spending Case
The investigative authority over Mayor Billy Kenoi’s use of his county-issued p-card has been turned over to the office of State Attorney General Douglas Chin.
Kenoi Spending Complaint in ‘Initial Review’
The County of Hawai’I Deputy Corporation Counsel will look into the ethics complaint filed against Mayor Billy Kenoi on May 13, the same day as the board’s monthly meeting.
Maui Ethics Board to Take Over Kenoi Complaints
The County of Hawai’i Board of Ethics is the latest county agency to step away from the investigation of Mayor Billy Kenoi’s p-card spending.
Yoshimoto: No Official Complaint on Kenoi Filed
Hawai’i County Board of Ethics attorney J Yoshimoto says no complaint has been filed with the board in regards to Mayor Kenoi’s county-issued credit card spending.
Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce 2015 Focus Luncheon
The annual Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce Focus Luncheon will be held at the Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa on Feb. 24.
$1.06 Million in Renovations for Volcano Transfer Station
The transfer station in Volcano will undergo $1.06 million in renovations. Ground broke on the project Tuesday.
Pahoa Students Affected by Lava Flow Go on Unique Excursion
For the first time Monday, several hundred students impacted by the June 27 lava flow got a hands-on learning experience at the former Pahoa Transfer Station.
