News from May 2021
Ironman 70.3 Hawaii 'offers competitors a beautiful venue' on Saturday, June 5
By Bree Gonzales | May 31, 2021
Mark the date: Saturday, June 5, is this year's Ironman 70.3 Hawaii.
Kilauea volcano is no longer erupting and alert level is lowered from 'watch' to 'advisory'
By Bree Gonzales | May 31, 2021
The recently released geological status of the Kilauea volcano confirmed that it is no longer erupting.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientist on May 23 earthquake: 'Aftershocks are possible and could be felt'
By Bree Gonzales | May 31, 2021
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake located under Kilauea Volcano's south flank was recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO); it happened May 23 at 11:41 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time.
Hawaii allows ocean sports to resume in June: 'They are a part of our culture and a way of life'
By Christina Heath | May 29, 2021
Gov. David Ige has announced that surfing tournaments and other ocean sports competitions will finally be allowed to resume beginning in June; ocean sports had been suspended as a precaution during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ige: Lifting Hawaii's outdoor mask mandate is the 'right next step' as vaccinations continue
By Solange DeLisle | May 29, 2021
Gov. David Ige has taken a leap towards a more normal pre-pandemic way of life by lifting mask requirements outdoors, allowing ocean sports and announcing that several counties in Hawaii are on track to have fewer pandemic restrictions for businesses and social gatherings.
Thomas "Pake" Sadao Oishi
By Big Island Times | May 29, 2021
Thomas “Pake” Sadao Oishi, 78, of Hilo, died May 21, 2021, at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center.
Milton "Pettoe" Hoalulu Kala'i
By Big Island Times | May 29, 2021
Milton “Pettoe” Hoalulu Kala’i, 70, of Hilo, died on Sunday, May 16, 2021 in Waimanalo, Hawaii.
Stephen Worth Wolfgang
By Big Island Times | May 29, 2021
Stephen Worth Wolfgang, 89, of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, died May 16, 2021, surrounded by his family at the Kona Community Hospital.
Bryan Takeo Asato
By Big Island Times | May 29, 2021
Mr. Bryan Takeo Asato, age 44, of Hilo, Hawaii, died May 14, 2021 in the Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Facility in Hilo.
Janet Sachiko Mukai
By Big Island Times | May 29, 2021
Mrs. Janet Sachiko Mukai, age 89, of Hilo, Hawaii, died April 27, 2021 in the Life Care Center of Hilo.
Teena Rasmussen donates $250 to Kaiali'i Kahele's campaign committee in March
By Big Island Times | May 29, 2021
Teena Rasmussen donated $250 to Kaiali'i Kahele during March.
Big Island Times area weekly mass times
By Big Island Times | May 29, 2021
The following parishes in the Big Island Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
Hawaii tourism and government officials concerned legislation will give state 'highest lodging taxes in the nation'
By Timothy Stuckey | May 28, 2021
Hawaii's hotel tax could increase by nearly 30% if House Bill 862 (HB 862) is passed, allowing the state's four counties to increase fees and possibly weaken the state's hotel industry.
Paul Brathwaite donates $250 to Kaiali'i Kahele's campaign committee in March
By Big Island Times | May 28, 2021
Paul Brathwaite donated $250 to Kaiali'i Kahele during March.
VA Pacific Islands HCS facility in Hilo scheduled 1,992 medical appointments in October 2020
By Big Island Times | May 28, 2021
The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System, subsidiary 459GB in Hilo, Hawaii, scheduled 1,992 pending appointments during the period ending November 1, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs.
Ige says masks will no longer be required outdoors: 'This is effective immediately and statewide'
By Bree Gonzales | May 27, 2021
Face masks are no longer required outdoors in Hawaii, effective immediately.
Startup Symbrosia applies seaweed solution to tackle methane climate challenge
By Juliette Fairley | May 27, 2021
Kailua-Kona startup company Symbrosia says the use of seaweed can reduce livestock methane.
Inventories in communication equipment industry fall 0.4 percent in February
By Big Island Times | May 27, 2021
Inventories for businesses in the communication equipment industry decrease by 22 million, or 0.4 percent, to 5.2 billion in February, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Jeanne Skog donates $250 to Kaiali'i Kahele's campaign committee in March
By Big Island Times | May 27, 2021
Jeanne Skog donated $250 to Kaiali'i Kahele during March.
Inventories in durable goods excluding defense industry climb 0.7 percent in February
By Big Island Times | May 27, 2021
Inventories for businesses in the durable goods excluding defense industry increase by 2.6 billion, or 0.7 percent, to 401.7 billion in February, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.