News from July 2021
University of Hawaii medical school wins award: 'Telehealth is key to more people getting the care they need'
By Carrie Bradon | Jul 2, 2021
The John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii has been given $320,535, which will go towards its new telehealth pilot project.
Census Bureau: 80.1 percent of people in Kapaau were old enough to vote in 2019
By Big Island Times | Jul 2, 2021
Of the 1,801 citizens living in Kapaau in 2019, 1,442 were old enough to vote as of Jan. 26, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
Census Bureau: 41.9% of people in Honokaa identified as multi-racial in 2019
By Big Island Times | Jul 2, 2021
Of the 2,079 citizens living in Honokaa in 2019, 58.1 percent said they were only one race, while 41.9 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in January.
La`i`opua 2020 Waa Project
By Sharon Sakai | Jul 2, 2021
Aloha, your assistance in publicizing this upcoming community building event is appreciated. Sharon SakaiCommunications ConsultantPh.
Prince Dance Institute offers classes to provide 'a place for art appreciation, connection and education'
By Alexus Barnhart | Jul 1, 2021
As summer kicks off, the Prince Dance Institute in North Hawaii is offering summer dance classes for all ages to participate.
Hirono praises Garland, 'who will actively and aggressively protect our right to vote'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 1, 2021
The U.S. Justice Department has announced that it is suing the state of Georgia over recently implemented voting measures.
Schatz sponsors bill to ensure Hawaiian native communities 'continue to get the housing resources they need'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 1, 2021
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), has introduced legislation to ensure the continued funding for housing programs to benefit native Hawaiians for the next decade.
Schatz: 'This new federal funding will give our airports the resources needed to recover'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 1, 2021
Hawaii airports will receive more than $144 million in new federal funding from the American Rescue Plan.
Fireworks extravaganza to take place on Hawaii's Big Island: 'A real good and safe 4th of July'
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 1, 2021
Fireworks displays are back on the Big Island, as the County of Hawaii Department of Parks and Recreation announced its celebrations to commemorate Independence Day.
Census Bureau: 81.6 percent of people in Kalaoa were old enough to vote in 2019
By Big Island Times | Jul 1, 2021
Of the 11,729 citizens living in Kalaoa in 2019, 9,574 were old enough to vote as of Jan. 26, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
Census Bureau: 31.2% of people in Honalo identified as multi-racial in 2019
By Big Island Times | Jul 1, 2021
Of the 2,254 citizens living in Honalo in 2019, 68.8 percent said they were only one race, while 31.2 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in January.