News from November 2021
U.S. team studies what drives amphibian extinctions
By Marjorie Hecht | Nov 30, 2021
Emerging infectious diseases, in particular chytridiomycosis, are responsible for drastic declines in amphibian diversity around the world. Determining the factors that influence these pathogens and how they spread can help scientists understand the dynamics involved.
Swiss device creates jet fuel from air
By Laurence Hecht | Nov 29, 2021
A solar-powered system for generating liquid hydrocarbon fuels from the hydrogen and carbon dioxide contained in air is currently in operation on a rooftop of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich.
Don't miss out on these Big Island events coming up this week
By Hayley Flynn | Nov 29, 2021
Tuesday, Nov. 30 -- and every Tuesday -- Hilo Toastmasters Club hosts its weekly Zoom meeting between noon and 1 p.m.
Pet of the Week: Brembo
By Submitted by Hawaii Island Humane Society | Nov 29, 2021
Pet of the Week: Brembo
Donald Divine Gonzales, Jr.
By Big Island Times | Nov 27, 2021
Donald Divine Gonzales, Jr., 36, of Keaau, HI, died at the Hilo Medical Center on Sunday, November 21, 2021.
Limoni Latu Holika
By Big Island Times | Nov 27, 2021
Limoni Latu Holika, 62, of Hilo, HI, died at the Hilo Medical Center on Wednesday, November 17, 2021.
Alicia Ann Coombes
By Big Island Times | Nov 27, 2021
Alicia Ann Coombes, 57, of Hilo, passed away on October 1, 2021 at her home.
Wanda Pla Dupont
By Big Island Times | Nov 27, 2021
Wanda Pla Dupont, 69, of Hilo, passed away on October 30, 2021 at Hilo Medical Center.
Peggy Aileen Kihoi
By Big Island Times | Nov 27, 2021
Peggy Aileen Kihoi, 86, of Hilo, peacefully passed away at her home on October 25, 2021.
International team offers strategy to reduce risk of vaccine-resistant COVID-19 variants
By Laurence Hecht | Nov 26, 2021
An increase in COVID-19 vaccinations brings with it the risk that a vaccine-resistant strain could still emerge.
Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 19 per day over past week
By Big Island Times reports | Nov 24, 2021
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 28% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 19, according to the State of Hawaii Department of Health.
Harvard team designs soft robotic mechanism modeled from biology
By Marjorie Hecht | Nov 24, 2021
The chameleon's catapulting tongue and the bloodworm's burrowing proboscis inspired the creation of a soft touch robotic mechanism that can manipulate delicate objects without damaging them.
Don't miss Big Island events coming up this week
By Hayley Flynn | Nov 23, 2021
On Tuesday, Nov. 23, Hilo Toastmasters Club will hold its weekly Zoom meeting between noon and 1 p.m.
Pet of the Week: Sebastian
By Submitted by Hawaii Island Humane Society | Nov 22, 2021
Pet of the Week: Sebastian
Hawaii launches savings program for disabled citizens: 'The disability community fought long and hard to change this'
By Zachary Richter | Nov 21, 2021
Gov. David Ige (D) announced the launch for the ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) savings program with the aim of helping the eligible disabled citizens of Hawaii save money and, at the same time, not jeopardize any of the state or federal disability benefits that they are already entitled to.
Applications are open for relaunched 'Green Jobs Youth Corps' to 'build a restorative economy in Hawaii'
By Karen Kidd | Nov 20, 2021
Applications are now open for 130 Green Job Youth Corps jobs, a continuation of the state's Kupu ‘Āina Corps program, to help the environment and the economy, the governor's office announced this week.
Hawaiian Electric is aiming to ensure 'inclusive and fair' solutions for renewable energy procurement
By Bree Gonzales | Nov 20, 2021
Hawaiian Electric has recently filed a draft Request for Proposals for the third stage of its renewable energy procurement for Hawaii Island.
Patrick Henry Menino, Sr.
By Big Island Times | Nov 20, 2021
Mr. Patrick Henry Menino, Sr., age 76, of Hilo, Hawaii, died November 10, 2021 at his residence in Hilo.
Kazue "Kay" Y. Shibata
By Big Island Times | Nov 20, 2021
Kazue “Kay” Y. Shibata, 90, of Hilo, died October 30, 2021, at Hilo Medical Center.
Patrick Masami Urabe
By Big Island Times | Nov 20, 2021
Patrick Masami Urabe, 75, of Hilo, formerly of Buena Park, California, died October 29, 2021, at Hilo Medical Center.