News from July 2021
Hawaii's Schatz announces Electric Bicycle Act to 'help cut pollution and traffic congestion'
By Christina Heath | Jul 28, 2021
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) has introduced new legislation to promote the use of electric bicycles, referred to as "e-bikes," through a refundable consumer tax credit.
Hawaii eviction moratorium scheduled to end in August: 'Many residents are now back at work'
By Trina Thomas | Jul 28, 2021
The eviction moratorium is seeing its final days after Gov. David Ige (D) notified the public that the last day will be Friday, Aug. 6.
Census Bureau: 52.2% of people in Waiohinu identified as multi-racial in 2019
By Big Island Times | Jul 28, 2021
Of the 278 citizens living in Waiohinu in 2019, 47.8 percent said they were only one race, while 52.2 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in January.
Census Bureau: 78.1 percent of people in Maui County were old enough to vote in 2019
By Big Island Times | Jul 28, 2021
Of the 165,979 citizens living in Maui County in 2019, 129,561 were old enough to vote as of Jan. 26, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
Outrigger resumes acquisition of Hawai‘i Island Resort
By Press Release | Jul 27, 2021
Outrigger Hospitality Group announced today that it has revived its plan to acquire ownership of Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay, a 509-room property in a prime oceanfront location on the Island of Hawai‘i.
Kilauea remains dormant since May: 'USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory lowered the Volcano Alert Level'
By Benjamin Kibbey | Jul 27, 2021
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, which began erupting on Dec. 20, has seen gradually increasing seismic activity in recent weeks, though the United States Geological Survey (USGS) indicates that no eruption activity has been observed since May 23.
Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 36 per day over past week
By Big Island Times reports | Jul 27, 2021
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were up 203% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 36, according to State of Hawaii Department of Health.
DLNR lottery to remove invasive goats will 'help protect the natural and cultural resources of Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau'
By Giovanni Whaley | Jul 27, 2021
Invasive goats are ravaging the 420-acre Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historic Park along the west side of Hawaii Island.
Census Bureau: 39.6% of people in Wainaku identified as multi-racial in 2019
By Big Island Times | Jul 27, 2021
Of the 1,301 citizens living in Wainaku in 2019, 60.4 percent said they were only one race, while 39.6 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in January.
Census Bureau: 78.1 percent of people in Kauai County were old enough to vote in 2019
By Big Island Times | Jul 27, 2021
Of the 71,769 citizens living in Kauai County in 2019, 56,014 were old enough to vote as of Jan. 26, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
VA Pacific Islands HCS ranks 101st in total VA system pending appointments
By Big Island Times | Jul 26, 2021
The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System ranked 101st among VA health care systems with 33,320 pending appointments across its 10 locations during the period ending Dec. 1, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Census Bureau: 78.3 percent of people in Hawaii County were old enough to vote in 2019
By Big Island Times | Jul 26, 2021
Of the 199,459 citizens living in Hawaii County in 2019, 156,218 were old enough to vote as of Jan. 26, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
Census Bureau: 32.4% of people in Waimea identified as multi-racial in 2019
By Big Island Times | Jul 26, 2021
Of the 11,908 citizens living in Waimea in 2019, 67.6 percent said they were only one race, while 32.4 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in January.
Census Bureau: 78.8 percent of people in Waiohinu were old enough to vote in 2019
By Big Island Times | Jul 25, 2021
Of the 278 citizens living in Waiohinu in 2019, 219 were old enough to vote as of Jan. 26, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
VA Pacific Islands HCS ranks 96th in total VA system pending appointments
By Big Island Times | Jul 25, 2021
The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System ranked 96th among VA health care systems with 34,506 pending appointments across its 10 locations during the period ending Oct. 1, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Census Bureau: 29.5% of people in Volcano identified as multi-racial in 2019
By Big Island Times | Jul 25, 2021
Of the 3,570 citizens living in Volcano in 2019, 70.5 percent said they were only one race, while 29.5 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in January.
Lawrence Clayton Bramel
By Big Island Times | Jul 24, 2021
Lawrence Clayton Bramel, 45, of Kailua-Kona died July 16 at home.
Christina M. Mavricakis
By Big Island Times | Jul 24, 2021
Christina M. Mavricakis, 91, of Kailua-Kona, formerly of Oregon, died July 12 at home.
Bernard “Bud” Philip Soares-Teves
By Big Island Times | Jul 24, 2021
Bernard “Bud” Philip Soares-Teves, 56, of Waikoloa, formerly of Manoa, Oahu, died June 21 at home.
Sue Someko Kojima
By Big Island Times | Jul 24, 2021
Sue Someko Kojima, 91, of Hilo died May 6 at Life Care Center of Hilo.