#Big Island Press Club
House bill meant to limit governor’s emergency powers could be vetoed
Some examples where Gov. Green might want to use his powers to shut down media communications include extreme violence or acts of terrorism. The governor has until July 10 to decide whether or not to kill the bill.
Michael Konowicz announces candidacy for Hawai‘i County representing Kohala Districts
He will be going up against incumbent Cindy Evans.
Big Island Press Club celebrates retired judge, dishonors Hawai‘i emergency administrator
Daniel Foley received the Torch of Light for his work in guiding the Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct. James Barros received the Lava Tube dishonor for support of a “Constitutionally questionable” law.
Big Island Press Club now accepting scholarship applications
Each year, the Big Island Press Club Scholarship Foundation awards thousands of dollars to college students pursuing journalism and related fields in higher education.
James Hustace of Waimea announces run for Hawai‘i County Council
Hustace served as president of the Waimea Community Association for the past four years.
Big Island Press Club awards scholarships to four students
The Big Island Press Club is Hawai‘i’s oldest press club, protecting the public’s right to know since 1967.
Big Island Press Club Offers Scholarships
A Big Island organization is offering scholarships for students interested in journalism.
BIPC Honors Waimea Community Association, Calls Out Governor Ige
The Big Island Press Club (BIPC) on Tuesday handed out its highest honor alongside its worst rebuke.
Five Earn Big Island Press Club Scholarships
Five Big Island students have won scholarships from the Big Island Press Club, totaling $5,600.
Big Island Press Club Offers Scholarships
The scholarships are offered for students pursuing a career in journalism or related fields. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2020.
BIPC Awards 5 Scholarships to Students
The Big Island Press Club awarded scholarships totaling $4,600 to five students on Thursday, May 9, 2019.
Big Island Press Club Hosting Annual Scholarship Dinner
The Big Island Press Club’s annual scholarship dinner will be held 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Hilo’s Seaside Restaurant.
Big Island Press Club Offering Scholarships
The Big Island Press Club (BIPC) reports the availability of scholarships for students pursuing higher education in journalism and related careers.
Big Island Press Club to Honor Civil Beat Law Center President
The annual Christmas luncheon and awards ceremony will be held on Saturday, Dec. 8, at Hilo Bay Café restaurant.
WORKSHOP: Helping Nonprofits ‘Get the Word Out’
The Big Island Press Club and Nā Leo TV will offer a workshop to help local nonprofit organizations get their news releases on air, in print and online.
Journalist to Speak About Work Protecting Press Freedoms
Michelle Betz will speak about her experiences supporting press freedoms in sub-Saharan Africa as part of a newsmaker luncheon in Hilo on Thursday, March 29.
Big Island Press Club Announces Annual Awards
BIPC announces that it has awarded its annual meritorious Torch of Light Award to Civil Beat Law Center for the Public Interest and the Lava Tube dishonor award to the state Office of Information Practices.
BIPC Call for Scholarship Applicants
The Big Island Press Club (BIPC) announces the availability of scholarships for students pursuing higher education in journalism and related careers.
BIPC Call for Scholarship Applicants
The Big Island Press Club (BIPC) announces the availability of scholarships for students pursuing higher education in journalism and related careers.
Big Island Press Club to Feature Jim Dooley at Lunch
A “take-no-prisoners” kind of journalist, Dooley is a longtime investigative reporter whose efforts and work led to the indictment of former Honolulu Mayor Frank Fasi on bribery charges.
