News from March 2021


Census Bureau: More men than women in Mahinahina in 2019

Of the 917 people living in Mahinahina in 2019, 47.5 percent (436) were women and 52.5 percent (481) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Big Island Times.


30.8 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Papaikou

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


Su Lin Kennels cares for pets amid pandemic

Su Lin Kennels was launched in 1993 by Ronald Wong, a professional show dog groomer and handler, and his wife Amy Wong.


Census Bureau: More women than men in Mountain View in 2019

Of the 3,381 people living in Mountain View in 2019, 52.4 percent (1,770) were women and 47.6 percent (1,611) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Big Island Times.


51.9 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Paukaa

51.9 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Paukaa 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.


Census Bureau: More women than men in Naalehu in 2019

Of the 962 people living in Naalehu in 2019, 59.6 percent (573) were women and 40.4 percent (389) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Big Island Times.


30.7 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Pepeekeo

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


Anna Kahakulani Cordero

Anna “Sui Lan” Kahakulani Cordero, 85, of Hilo, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021, at the Life Care Center of Hilo


Raymond Matao Kaya

Mr. Raymond Matao Kaya, age 85, of Hilo, Hawaii, died February 24, 2021 at his residence in Hilo.


Irene "Luka" R. Kaneo

Irene “Luka” R. Kaneo, 91, of Honokaa, died February 11, 2021 at North Hawaii Community Hospital.


Jill DeLuz

Jill DeLuz, 87, of Waimea, Hawaii, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at home, born in Honolulu; she was a retired Landscaping Proprietress.


Eloise Kaleiomilikaa Swain

Eloise Kaleiomilikaa Swain, 94, of Hilo, died February 26, 2021 at home.


Kaiali'i Kahele's campaign committee receives $2,000 from Alexander Silbey

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Kaiali'i Kahele, Kahele for Congress, received $2,000 from Alexander Silbey on March 11, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).


Census Bureau: More men than women in Nanawale Estates in 2019

Of the 1,707 people living in Nanawale Estates in 2019, 48.3 percent (825) were women and 51.7 percent (882) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Big Island Times.


20.2 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Eden Roc

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


39.3 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Hawaiian Paradise Park

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


Census Bureau: More men than women in Orchidlands Estates in 2019

Of the 3,139 people living in Orchidlands Estates in 2019, 47.7 percent (1,497) were women and 52.3 percent (1,642) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Big Island Times.


Hawaii's Big Island International Marathon to take place virtually

Winter is transitioning into spring, a sure sign the time has arrived for the annual Big Island International Marathon.


Virtual Kona Brewers Festival set for March 13

The Kona Brewers Festival is scheduled for March 13 this year. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this year's festival will be held virtually and be presented on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram live.