News from July 2021
Joseph “Joe” Hanaike Mahoe
By Big Island Times | Jul 24, 2021
Joseph “Joe” Hanaike Mahoe, 77, of Kailua-Kona died March 23 at Kona Community Hospital.
Census Bureau: 10.6% of people in Puako identified as multi-racial in 2019
By Big Island Times | Jul 24, 2021
Of the 908 citizens living in Puako in 2019, 89.4 percent said they were only one race, while 10.6 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in January.
Census Bureau: 83.5 percent of people in Wainaku were old enough to vote in 2019
By Big Island Times | Jul 24, 2021
Of the 1,301 citizens living in Wainaku in 2019, 1,086 were old enough to vote as of Jan. 26, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
VA Pacific Islands HCS ranks 93rd in total VA system pending appointments
By Big Island Times | Jul 24, 2021
The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System ranked 93rd among VA health care systems with 35,301 pending appointments across its 10 locations during the period ending Sep. 1, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
'Consistent daily nutrition is so important for the continued growth and development' of Hawaii's children
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 23, 2021
The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) continued its 2020 free meals program well through 2021.
Free live painting every Friday at Rokoff Studio in Kailua-Kona: 'You will see an original oil painting come to life'
By Bree Gonzales | Jul 23, 2021
Rokoff Studio holds a weekly free live painting event every Friday at 75-5744 Ali'i Drive, Suite 57 in Kailua-Kona.
Walmart Wellness Day to host free health checks and COVID-19 vaccinations: 'This is a day for the entire family'
By Art Benavidez | Jul 23, 2021
Two local Walmart stores are announcing they will host free health screenings this Saturday, July 24.
Census Bureau: 28.3% of people in Pepeekeo identified as multi-racial in 2019
By Big Island Times | Jul 23, 2021
Of the 1,518 citizens living in Pepeekeo in 2019, 71.7 percent said they were only one race, while 28.3 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in January.
VA Pacific Islands HCS ranks 91st in total VA system pending appointments
By Big Island Times | Jul 23, 2021
The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System ranked 91st among VA health care systems with 38,167 pending appointments across its 10 locations during the period ending July 1, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Census Bureau: 73.6 percent of people in Waimea were old enough to vote in 2019
By Big Island Times | Jul 23, 2021
Of the 11,908 citizens living in Waimea in 2019, 8,758 were old enough to vote as of Jan. 26, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
Aloha Mobile Eats hosts Food Truck Fridays at HPM Building Supply in Kailua-Kona
By Bree Gonzales | Jul 22, 2021
Aloha Mobile Eats hosts a weekly Food Truck Friday at HPM, located at 74-5511 Luhia Street in Kailua-Kona.
Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 16 per day over past week
By Big Island Times reports | Jul 22, 2021
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were up 188% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 16, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.
AFCEA Hawaii is taking applications for scholarships: 'Our goal is to promote STEM and cyber education for all students'
By Art Benavidez | Jul 22, 2021
With college students gearing up for the fall semester, AFCEA (Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association) is offering financial assistance to Hawaii’s top STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) students.
Census Bureau: 86 percent of people in Volcano were old enough to vote in 2019
By Big Island Times | Jul 22, 2021
Of the 3,570 citizens living in Volcano in 2019, 3,070 were old enough to vote as of Jan. 26, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
VA Pacific Islands HCS ranks 93rd in total VA system pending appointments
By Big Island Times | Jul 22, 2021
The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System ranked 93rd among VA health care systems with 39,172 pending appointments across its 10 locations during the period ending June 1, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Census Bureau: 22.4% of people in Paukaa identified as multi-racial in 2019
By Big Island Times | Jul 22, 2021
Of the 637 citizens living in Paukaa in 2019, 77.6 percent said they were only one race, while 22.4 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in January.
Hawaii State Teachers Association: 'It’s in the best interest of everyone to wear masks' when children return to school
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 21, 2021
As Hawaii students are scheduled to return to classrooms next month, the Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA) is addressing the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance regarding masks and social distancing.
Kona Commons Shopping Center holding job fair this weekend: 'Come by and fill out an application'
By Bree Gonzales | Jul 21, 2021
The Kona Commons Shopping Center is holding a job fair on Sunday, July 25, and Monday, July 26.
Census Bureau: 23.5% of people in Papaikou identified as multi-racial in 2019
By Big Island Times | Jul 21, 2021
Of the 971 citizens living in Papaikou in 2019, 76.5 percent said they were only one race, while 23.5 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in January.
Census Bureau: 92 percent of people in Puako were old enough to vote in 2019
By Big Island Times | Jul 21, 2021
Of the 908 citizens living in Puako in 2019, 835 were old enough to vote as of Jan. 26, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.