News from April 2021
Ige: Biggest challenge of vaccine passports is validating 'whether someone has been vaccinated or not'
By April Bamburg | Apr 18, 2021
The topic of vaccine passports is coming up in conversations all over the United States, but in Hawaii, the discussion isn’t focusing solely on the individuals coming into their state – Gov. David Ige told Hawaii Public Radio that the state is looking at how to include vaccinated adults into the Safe Travels program for travel between the islands without having to quarantine to stop the spread of COVID-19.
HB 862 may cut funding from Hawaii Tourism Authority: 'I'm in a state of shock,' visitor president says
By Christina Heath | Apr 18, 2021
The proposed House Bill 862 (HB 862) looks to cut funding from the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), among other programs, and has already passed two Senate committees last week.
Labor attorney questions if emergency orders will 'start being daily life' after orders still remain in effect a year later
By Solange DeLisle | Apr 18, 2021
Gov. David Ige (D-HI) has issued 19 emergency proclamations since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic last March, but more than a year later and those executive orders remain in tact.
Samuel Kaanoi donates $1,000 to Kaiali'i Kahele's campaign committee in November
By Big Island Times | Apr 18, 2021
Samuel Kaanoi donated $1,000 to Kaiali'i Kahele during November.
Census Bureau reports Nanawale Estates population was 1,707 in 2019
By Big Island Times | Apr 18, 2021
Nanawale Estates had a population of 1,707 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Big Island Times.
Big Island Times area weekly mass times
By Big Island Times | Apr 17, 2021
The following parishes in the Big Island Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
Jasmyn Nakata donates $2,800 to Kaiali'i Kahele's campaign committee in November
By Big Island Times | Apr 17, 2021
Jasmyn Nakata donated $2,800 to Kaiali'i Kahele during November.
Census Bureau reports Naalehu population was 962 in 2019
By Big Island Times | Apr 17, 2021
Naalehu had a population of 962 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Big Island Times.
Dr. Steven Willsie Pollard
By Big Island Times | Apr 17, 2021
Dr. Steven Willsie Pollard, 78, of Hilo died Apr. 8 at the Hilo Medical Center.
Donna-Frances Kaleiluhilani Street
By Big Island Times | Apr 17, 2021
Donna-Frances Kaleiluhilani Street, 67 of Hilo, passed away on April 4, 2021 at her home.
Frank "Frankie" Raymond Cordeiro
By Big Island Times | Apr 17, 2021
Frank "Frankie" Raymond CordeiroFebruary 15, 1949 - April 3, 2021Frank “Frankie” Raymond Cordeiro, 72, of Pahoa died Apr. 3 at the Life Care Center of Hilo.
Alexander Keonikapu Beck Jr.
By Big Island Times | Apr 17, 2021
Alexander Keonikapu Beck, Jr., 71, of Hilo, passed away on March 28th at Hilo Medical Center.
Larry Dean Snook
By Big Island Times | Apr 17, 2021
Larry Dean Snook passed away on March 23, 2021 in Hilo, HI.
Oregon State University, researchers discover new way to monitor the hormone health of whales
By Savannah Howe | Apr 16, 2021
Marine researchers are working to better understand the health of baleen whales, commonly seen off of the Big Island, and how they respond to environmental stress.
Laura Iverson donates $2,800 to Kaiali'i Kahele's campaign committee in November
By Big Island Times | Apr 16, 2021
Laura Iverson donated $2,800 to Kaiali'i Kahele during November.
10 ways to detoxify your body
By Mary Dressler, Aloha Aina Wellness Center | Apr 16, 2021
Today there are more toxins in the environment than ever before. Therefore, it is critical to detox your body in order to maintain good health.
Census Bureau reports Mountain View population was 3,381 in 2019
By Big Island Times | Apr 16, 2021
Mountain View had a population of 3,381 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Big Island Times.
Hawaii Police Department: DUI statistics for April 5-11
By Press release submission | Apr 15, 2021
During the week of April 5 through April 11, 2021, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 22 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Remote KKCC Economic Development Committee meeting slated for April 20
By Julie Johnson | Apr 15, 2021
The KKCC has scheduled its monthly Economic Development Committee meeting.
Census Bureau reports Mahinahina population was 917 in 2019
By Big Island Times | Apr 15, 2021
Mahinahina had a population of 917 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Big Island Times.