Calling it so much more than just infrastructure, Mayor Kenoi joined state and federal officials Oct. 24 at the blessing of the latest section of the Saddle Road to be completed.

While on O‘ahu for APEC, Mayor Billy Kenoi took a solemn moment on Veterans Day to pay tribute to the many men and women who have served our nation.

The County of Hawai‘i this year entered into Sister City relationships with two cities in the Asia Pacific region which share important economic, cultural, geographic, and energy similarities with Hawai‘i Island. Both are in nations that are APEC member economies.

Mayor Billy Kenoi participated in the annual Leaders’ Meeting of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, which took place Nov. 8-12 in Honolulu. Leaders of 21 Asia-Pacific countries, representing 41 percent of the world’s population, were in Honolulu to discuss various economic opportunities and issues such as renewable energy. Hosting APEC in Honolulu was a direct boon to O‘ahu, but having the world’s attention for a week – nearly...

The Hawai‘i Island Economic Development Board and the Big Island Visitors Bureau welcomed about 500 APEC delegates, local dignitaries, Hawai‘i Island business leaders, and members of the media to a reception on Nov. 9 showcasing Hawai‘i Island’s finest food, folks, music, and art.

Though the estimated 20,000 people in Honolulu for APEC Leaders’ Week may not have gotten a chance to come to Hawai‘i Island, the island was represented well at the Hawai‘i Convention Center with an exhibit booth that brought the island’s products and lots of aloha to Honolulu for the week.