HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS

MAYOR PROCLAIMS DECEMBER “THINK LOCAL, BUY LOCAL” MONTH Calling it an opportunity to help our neighbors, Mayor Kenoi on Dec. 1 proclaimed December as Think Local, Buy Local month on Hawai‘i Island. “All we’re talking about here is helping each other,” said Kenoi, who read the proclamation on Dec. 1 at the historic Mo‘oheau Bandstand in Downtown Hilo. “Helping each other is one of those values which we treasure here in...

MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS COMES TO COUNTY BUILDING From Dec. 15 – 23, the Hawai‘i County Building in Hilo lit up with the Magic of Christmas. The centerpiece of the affair was the atrium of the building, adorned with 32 Christmas trees and other lights and decorations. Each department got to decorate one or more trees to share their holiday spirit with members of the community. Every weeknight, a different County department hosted an open house...

TOYS FOR TOTS BRIGHTENS HOLIDAYS FOR KEIKI Hundreds of motorcycles and classic cars rumbled around Hilo on December 11 to make Christmas bright for keiki on Hawai‘i Island. The 16th annual Toys for Tots Motorcade & Rally went on despite the day’s heavy rain and some permit discrepancies that threatened to shut the event down. “This couldn’t have happened without the tremendous support of Mayor Billy Kenoi. Christmas is on again for...

COUNTY EMPLOYEES RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENT PUBLIC SERVICE "We commend and congratulate each of you for your dedicated commitment to serving the people of Hawai‘i County," said Mayor Kenoi.