#Dennis Onishi

Hawai‘i County Council to hold special meeting about pick for Environmental Management director

The Hawaiʻi County Council confirmed eight of new Mayor Kimo Alameda’s selections to lead departments, but the appointment for director of Environmental Management was held up over concerns involving potential conflicts of interest.

Update: 2 Hawai‘i County Council races headed for a runoff in general election, preliminary reports show

With about 131,358 registered voters in Hawai‘i County, less than half, 44,382, cast ballots.

LETTER: Councilman Onishi Offers Thanks for Kokua Puna Efforts

“Mahalo to all of the employees of the County of Hawai`i who helped with hurricane relief efforts by collecting and donating 809 pounds of food, water, and supplies for Kokua Puna.”