News from February 2021


16.3 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Paauilo

16.3 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Paauilo in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.


Census Bureau: More women than men in Waiohinu in 2019

Of the 278 people living in Waiohinu in 2019, 50.4 percent (140) were women and 49.6 percent (138) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Big Island Times.


VA Pacific Islands HCS facility in Hilo scheduled 2,282 medical appointments in July 2020

The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System, subsidiary 459GB in Hilo, Hawaii, scheduled 2,282 pending appointments during the period ending August 1, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs.


28.2 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Fern Forest

28.2 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Fern Forest in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.


Big Island Times area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Big Island Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.


40.2 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Discovery Harbour

40.2 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Discovery Harbour in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.


Kaiali'i Kahele's campaign committee receives $500 from Sam Whitehorn

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Kaiali'i Kahele, Kahele for Congress, received $500 from Sam Whitehorn on February 24, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).


46.8 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Mahinahina

46.8 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Mahinahina in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.


Kaiali'i Kahele's campaign committee receives $250 from Irene Bueno

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Kaiali'i Kahele, Kahele for Congress, received $250 from Irene Bueno on February 24, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).


VA reports decrease in number of appointments at VA Pacific Islands HCS health facility in Kaunakakai in September

The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System, subsidiary 459QB in Kaunakakai, Hawaii scheduled 42 pending appointments in September compared to 62 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.


VA reports decrease in number of appointments at VA Pacific Islands HCS health facility in Ewa Beach in September

The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System, subsidiary 459GG in Ewa Beach, Hawaii scheduled 1,887 pending appointments in September compared to 2,146 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.


Big Island Times area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Big Island Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.


Kupu announces impact of Kupu Aina Corps program

Kupu has announced the results of the Kupu Aina Corps workforce development program, West Hawaii Today reported.


Honolulu youth named Hawaii’s top volunteers

Two Honolulu youth were named Hawaii's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a press release reported.


VA reports increase in number of appointments at VA Pacific Islands HCS health facility in Lihue in September

The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System, subsidiary 459GD in Lihue, Hawaii scheduled 1,950 pending appointments in September compared to 1,893 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.


Hawaii lawmakers come forward with proposals to make voting simple

Hawaii lawmakers are presenting proposals that would give residents a more streamlined process when voting.


New FEMA Flood Insurance Maps could impact Kaua‘i County residents

With new FEMA Flood Insurance Maps going into effect on Friday, Feb. 26, the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, FEMA and Kaua‘i County are making an effort to make certain both property owners and renters are informed about changes to the maps that might effect them.


Pilot program aims to help unemployed Hawaii residents find remote work

A new pilot program is aiming to help Hawaii’s unemployed residents find remote work.


Pandemic hits mental health hard, survey finds

Approximately 82% of Hawaii residents recently reported in a survey having experienced a mental health condition within the past six months, with approximately 52% saying their symptoms originated during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Hawaii’s Kamehameha butterfly featured in new children’s book

A newly released book entitled “Butterfly for a King” aims to educate children of all ages about the Kamehameha butterfly, which is native to Hawaii.