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Farm-to-Table Wok Cook-Off to promote agriculture as career path for Big Island youth
Mark your calendar now and don’t miss Kohala Intergenerational Center’s free community event March 14, celebrating 20 years as a hub for education and connection, that will also include a farmers market and agricultural service booths.
As promised: Hawai‘i governor commits funding to new Big Island hospital in supplemental state budget
Gov. Green emphasized that the budget is designed to be both optimistic and pragmatic, advancing Hawai‘i’s key priorities while safeguarding against federal uncertainty.
Wreath-making workshop in Kona promotes use of native plants during holiday season
While all the spots are filled for wreath-making, there is still plenty of native flora that will be available for free during the Laʻau Love Fest at the West Hawaiʻi Civic Center on Saturday.
Hawaiʻi County seeks Interim Sustainability Administrator for climate, equity, resilience initiatives
Hawaiʻi County is seeking candidates for the role of Interim Sustainability Administrator for the newly established Office of Sustainability, Climate, Equity, and Resilience.
County Council approves creation of Office of Sustainability, Climate, Equity and Resilience
The new cabinet-level office will lead the Hawai‘i County’s efforts to ensure the Big Island can withstand the effects of climate change.
Waimea Community Association July 6 meeting about resilience, sustainability
Hawai’i County Council chair Heather Kimball and Danielle M. Bass, the state’s Sustainability Coordinator, will be guest speakers at the July 6 Waimea Community Association meeting that will focus on sustainability and resilience.
Hawai‘i County Council approves first reading of $1.19 billion budget for FY 2023-24
The proposed Hawai‘i County operating budget for the next fiscal year includes estimated revenues and appropriations of more than $831.6 million, with the suggested capital budget seeking more than $358 million for capital improvement projects on the Big Island.
Hawaiʻi County Council gives favorable recommendation to new sustainability office
A bill that would create a new cabinet-level Office of Sustainability, Climate, Equity and Resilience and a new chapter in Hawaiʻi County code to govern it is moving forward.
Bill proposes new Office of Sustainability, Climate, Equity and Resilience for Hawaiʻi County
The proposed new Hawaiʻi County Office of Sustainability, Climate, Equity and Resilience would establish a new cabinet-level office responsible for coordinating and managing policies to promote sustainability and resilience in response to the impacts of climate change and other natural and manmade hazards.
State Launches New Climate Adaptation Portal
The Hawai’i Climate Adaptation Portal will provide the public with information on climate change and its impacts.
