Big Island Times Report News


Edith "Molo" Y. Sakamoto of Hilo, Hawaii | 2023 | Obituary

Edith "Molo" Y. Sakamoto of Hilo, Hawaii | 2023 | Obituary



G. Flavia C. Westermann of Hilo, Hawaii | 1956 - 2023 | Obituary

G. Flavia C. Westermann of Hilo, Hawaii | 1956 - 2023 | Obituary


Dennis Tadashi Fukuchi of Hilo, Hawaii | 2023 | Obituary

Dennis Tadashi Fukuchi of Hilo, Hawaii | 2023 | Obituary


Josh Green: New bills address 'domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.'

Hawaii Governor Josh Green, M.D., has signed several bills focused on supporting domestic violence victims and helping residents deal with day-to-day living.


Hirono: 'Immigrants play integral roles in our communities'

U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) recently introduced legislation aimed at removing barriers to federal public benefits for immigrants.


Satoshi "Sato" Sumiki of Hilo, Hawaii | 1937 - 2023 | Obituary

Satoshi "Sato" Sumiki of Hilo, Hawaii | 1937 - 2023 | Obituary


Misao "Nancy" Yamada of Hilo, Hawaii | 1924 - 2023 | Obituary

Misao "Nancy" Yamada of Hilo, Hawaii | 1924 - 2023 | Obituary


Manuel "Boy" Molina Feliciano, Jr. | 1950 - 2023 | Obituary

Manuel "Boy" Molina Feliciano, Jr. | 1950 - 2023 | Obituary




Sen. Hirono supports new Small Business Administration Deputy Administrator

U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono's (D-HI) staunch and often vocal support has finally helped confirm Dilawar Syed as the Deputy Administrator of the U.S.


Gov. Green: 'These bills emphasize the importance of our health and education systems'

Gov. Josh Green is making good on a campaign commitment by signing legislation that expands access to health care on Maui and increases career opportunities for the state’s healthcare workers.


Senator Schatz: 'Bill helps students and their families cover the real cost of college'

U.S. Senator Brian Schatz reintroduced legislation that will reverse the growing student debt crisis in the United States.


Hirono: Bill will end stigma to 'mental health care in AANHPI communities'

US Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) introduced legislation to curb mental health stigma in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.


Michael John Feeney of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii | 1948 - 2023 | Obituary

Michael John Feeney of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii | 1948 - 2023 | Obituary


Kevin Koichi Kitamura of Hilo, Hawaii | 1964 - 2023 | Obituary

Kevin Koichi Kitamura of Hilo, Hawaii | 1964 - 2023 | Obituary




Yvonne Chieko Kutsunai of Hilo, Hawaii | 2023 | Obituary

Yvonne Chieko Kutsunai of Hilo, Hawaii | 2023 | Obituary