Hawaii 24/7

Mayor Billy Kenoi said, “The two-lane, reconstructed Chain of Craters Road will be a lifeline for thousands of our residents, and is essential for the safety and well-being of our working families and our entire community.”

Read the full story

Official Ironman World Championship program includes a familiar name …

Read the full story

MEDIA RELEASE Mayor Billy Kenoi statement on President Obama’s Hawaii Disaster Declaration: “We want to thank President Obama, Governor Abercrombie, and all those who worked on this request for assistance to restore our public infrastructure following Tropical Storm Iselle,” said County of HawaiÊ»i Mayor Billy Kenoi. “This federal assistance will help us to repair public […]

Read the full story

MEDIA RELEASE The biggest single investment in recreational opportunity in Hawaii County history is coming to Lower Puna, following Thursday’s groundbreaking ceremony for the $22.3 million Pahoa District Park. Mayor Billy Kenoi, Councilmembers Greggor Ilagan and Zendo Kern and County officials joined members of the Puna community to kick off the project, which will provide […]

Read the full story

Mayor Kenoi: ‘It’s not about asphalt. It’s about connecting family and friends.’

Read the full story

Governor also signs bills on juvenile justice, child care, sustainability

Read the full story

MEDIA RELEASE Mayor Billy Kenoi has named Molly Amai Stebbins as the new corporation counsel, the county’s top civil lawyer. The appointment is effective May 20, and is subject to confirmation by the County Council. Stebbins has served as deputy corporation counsel since 2007, and is currently assigned to represent the county police and fire […]

Read the full story

MEDIA RELEASE A public blessing and dedication ceremony this week celebrated the opening of a new playground at Waiakea Uka Park. Preschoolers from nearby Hale Aloha Nazarene School were the first to enjoy the new facility. Mayor Billy Kenoi, County Councilman Dennis “Fresh” Onishi and Department of Parks and Recreation Director Clayton Honma were among […]

Read the full story

MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Fire Department hosted commencement exercises for its 42nd Fire Fighter Recruit Class on Saturday, April 12 at the Courtyard Marriot King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel. The new Fire Fighters are: Kyle Muin, Chad Rapozo, Michael Masuda, Monalisa Durkan, Dave Yamagata Jr., Tai Scarbrough, Riley Archibald, Kristopher Armijo, Neil Cho, Adam Tabieros, […]

Read the full story

MEDIA RELEASE Mayor Billy Kenoi submitted the proposed operating budget for the County of Hawaii for fiscal year 2014-2015 Monday to the Hawaii County Council. Below is the message that accompanied the budget: Aloha Chair Yoshimoto and Council Members: As required by the Hawaii County Charter, submitted with this message is the proposed operating budget […]

Read the full story

Road extends from the Hooko Street traffic light near Waikoloa School to the Kamakoa Nui subdivision and Kamakoa Nui Park

Read the full story

MEDIA RELEASE Excited schoolchildren from Ka Hale O Na Keiki Preschool this week became the first keiki to enjoy Hawaii County’s newest playground. The $295,000 play area at Honokaa Park was opened Tuesday morning following a public blessing and dedication ceremony. “I was first approached by Joycelyn Embernate about her concern for a safe place […]

Read the full story

MEDIA RELEASE A blessing and dedication ceremony for Hawaii Island’s newest public playground is 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, at Honokaa Park. The public is invited to join Mayor Billy Kenoi, Hamakua Councilwoman Valerie Poindexter and other dignitaries in opening the new Honokaa Park playground. Refreshments will be served. Located next to the park’s gymnasium, […]

Read the full story

MEDIA RELEASE The Big Island Press Club has given the Democratic Party House District 5 Council the dubious honor of the 2013 Lava Tube Award for its behind-closed-doors handling of a special election naming three nominees to replace Rep. Denny Coffman, who left in the middle of his term. District 5 covers Kailua- Kona, Kealakekua, […]

Read the full story