News from October 2021
Ka'u High and Pahala Elementary School teacher followed her calling: 'I was predetermined by God to be a teacher'
By Savannah Howe | Oct 31, 2021
For Ka'u High & Pahala Elementary School (KHPES) teacher Pinky Grace Francisco, the call to a career in education was easy to answer.
University of Hawaii at Hilo men's golf concludes fall season with sixth-place finish at Dennis Rose Tournament
By John Suayan | Oct 31, 2021
The University of Hawaii (UH) at Hilo finished in sixth place at the Dennis Rose Intercollegiate men's golf tournament at the Waikoloa Beach Course.
IATSE agreement prevents film industry strike: 'Unions are crucial in fighting for economic justice'
By John Suayan | Oct 31, 2021
Hawaii’s film industry has dodged a bullet after the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) earlier this month struck a tentative contract agreement with Hollywood studios.
Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative aims to restore the Hawaiian dry forest, 'a critically endangered ecosystem'
By Emily Bevard | Oct 30, 2021
The Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative (WDFI) is leading the charge to improve and restore a native Hawaiian dry forest that is threatened with endangerment.
Department of the Interior awards $600,000 for preserving Hawaiian culture, which is 'foundational to who we are'
By Bob Martin | Oct 30, 2021
Native Hawaiian cultural preservation has been a main focus of Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI), and last week his efforts paid off as the U.S. Department of the Interior awarded $600,000 in grant funding to organizations supporting this cause, according to a report by KHON2.
William Tehero
By Big Island Times | Oct 30, 2021
Mr. William Tehero, age 85, of Hilo, Hawaii, died October 17, 2021 in Kealakekua, Kona, Hawaii at the Saito Care Home.
Regan "Mana" Lewis Kaimana Aila, Jr.
By Big Island Times | Oct 30, 2021
Regan “Mana” Lewis Kaimana Aila, Jr., 35, of Hilo, died on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Hilo Medical Center.
Charles Takashi "Taka" Ikeda
By Big Island Times | Oct 30, 2021
Mr. Charles Takashi “Taka” Ikeda, age 71, of Hilo, Hawaii, died October 1, 2021 at his residence in Hilo.
Priscilla Maile "Dolly" Kahele
By Big Island Times | Oct 30, 2021
Mrs. Priscilla Maile “Dolly” Kahele, age 88, of Hilo, Hawaii, died September 29, 2021 at her residence in Hilo, Hawaii.
University of Hawaii at Hilo women's volleyball team records bounce-back win over Point Loma
By John Suayan | Oct 30, 2021
The University of Hawaii at Hilo Vulcans women's volleyball team didn’t waste time in moving on from their streak-snapping loss to Concordia Irvine on Oct. 25.
American Rescue Plan child care grant approved for Hawaii: 'An essential service for working families'
By John Kelly | Oct 29, 2021
The State of Hawaii Department of Human Services (DHS) will administer nearly $80 million in grants to support child care providers and help to stabilize and improve the capabilities of the child care sector in Hawaii.
A women's volleyball player and a men's golfer declared Pepsi Athletes of the Week at University of Hawaii Hilo
By Karla Florez | Oct 29, 2021
The University of Hawaii at Hilo recently named women's volleyball player Tani Hoke and men's golfer Keith Ng the Pepsi Athletes of the Week.
University of Hawaii at Hilo Vulcans men's soccer team beats Concordia Irvine Eagles 2-1
By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 29, 2021
The University of Hawaii at Hilo Vulcans men's soccer team beat the Concordia University Irvine (CUI) Eagles 2-1 on Oct. 19.
People for Active Transportation Hawaii ‘benefits current and future generations’ through 'climate-friendly solutions'
By Tamara Browning | Oct 29, 2021
The new executive director of a nonprofit transportation organization -- which seeks to use pathways, bikeways and sidewalks to connect people and places on the Big Island -- believes climate-friendly decisions made now can affect the future of transportation.
Hilo Vulcans fans can return for soccer and volleyball games 'as long as they adhere to our new spectator policy'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 29, 2021
University of Hawaii at Hilo Vulcans fans may soon be allowed to return to in-person soccer and volleyball games, as long as they adhere to certain guidelines.
University of Hawaii at Hilo's Daelenn Tokunaga earns PacWest Player of the Week award
By Bree Gonzales | Oct 29, 2021
Daelenn Tokunaga earned her first PacWest Player of the Week award for women's soccer.
Two University of Hawaii at Hilo athletes earned Pepsi Athlete of the Week honors for volleyball and soccer
By Bree Gonzales | Oct 29, 2021
The University of Hawaii at Hilo student-athletes, sophomore Sydney Gott and junior Viviana Poli, have been named Pepsi Athletes of the Week.
Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet Nov. 3
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 29, 2021
Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 3.
Hawaii County Governmental Operations, Relations, and Economic Development Committee will meet Nov. 2
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 29, 2021
Hawaii County Governmental Operations, Relations, and Economic Development Committee will meet at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 2.