News from May 2021
Inventories in information technology industries industry climb 0.1 percent in February
By Big Island Times | May 22, 2021
Inventories for businesses in the information technology industries industry increase by 42 million, or 0.1 percent, to 39.6 billion in February, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Inventories in computers and related products industry climb 0.2 percent in February
By Big Island Times | May 22, 2021
Inventories for businesses in the computers and related products industry increase by 8 million, or 0.2 percent, to 3.9 billion in February, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Makalika Naholowaa donates $500 to Kaiali'i Kahele's campaign committee in March
By Big Island Times | May 22, 2021
Makalika Naholowaa donated $500 to Kaiali'i Kahele during March.
HHS provides $28,670 to businesses in Mountain View under CARES Act
By Big Island Times | May 22, 2021
Through the fourth quarter of 2020, two businesses in Mountain View received $28,670 in health-related relief from the CARES Act issued by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Big Island Times area weekly mass times
By Big Island Times | May 22, 2021
The following parishes in the Big Island Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
Kazue Murakami Tanimoto
By Big Island Times | May 22, 2021
Mrs. Kazue “Kay” Murakami Tanimoto, age 101, of Hilo, Hawaii, died March 17, 2020 at her residence in Hilo, Hawaii.
Il Son "Un Ju/Ceclia" Villesca
By Big Island Times | May 22, 2021
Mrs. Il Son “Un Ju/Cecilia” Villesca, age 70, of Hilo, Hawaii, died Sunday, May 16, 2021 at her residence in Mt. View, Hawaii.
Miyoko Taira
By Big Island Times | May 22, 2021
Miyoko Taira, 89, of Hilo died May 14 at the Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center.
Jeraldine Kuulei Kaheiki Spencer
By Big Island Times | May 22, 2021
Ms. Jeraldine Kuulei Kaheiki Spencer, age 71, of Hilo, Hawaii, died May 3, 2021 in the Hilo Medical Center.
Francis Rodillas
By Big Island Times | May 22, 2021
Frances Rodillas, 94, of Hilo, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Hilo Medical Center
Hawaii County police launch unsolved homicide website; Ferreira notes 'every victim deserves justice'
By Christina Heath | May 21, 2021
The Hawaii County Police Department has announced the launch of a new website dedicated to helping solve previously unsolved homicides.
HHS provides $64,856 to businesses in Kilauea under CARES Act
By Big Island Times | May 21, 2021
Through the fourth quarter of 2020, businesses in Kilauea received $64,856 in health-related relief from the CARES Act issued by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Marc Gonzales donates $500 to Kaiali'i Kahele's campaign committee in March
By Big Island Times | May 21, 2021
Marc Gonzales donated $500 to Kaiali'i Kahele during March.
Inventories in plastics and rubber products industry climb 0.1 percent in February
By Big Island Times | May 21, 2021
Inventories for businesses in the plastics and rubber products industry increase by 37 million, or 0.1 percent, to 26.7 billion in February, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Inventories in construction materials and supplies industry climb 1.2 percent in February
By Big Island Times | May 21, 2021
Inventories for businesses in the construction materials and supplies industry increase by 850 million, or 1.2 percent, to 71.9 billion in February, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
University of Hawaii requires student COVID-19 vaccinations for fall semester
By Timothy Stuckey | May 20, 2021
The University of Hawaii (UH) announced Monday that the COVID-19 vaccine will be part of the health clearance criteria for students returning to campus for the fall 2021 semester, according to a news report.
Hawaii County boards, commissions offer volunteer positions
By Bree Gonzales | May 20, 2021
Nearly 70 volunteer positions are currently available on Hawaii County boards and commissions.
Hawaii health director 'working hard to understand people’s reservations, barriers to accessing the vaccine'
By Bree Gonzales | May 20, 2021
The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) is making an extensive effort to encourage all state residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Melissa Maxfield donates $500 to Kaiali'i Kahele's campaign committee in March
By Big Island Times | May 20, 2021
Melissa Maxfield donated $500 to Kaiali'i Kahele during March.
Inventories in pesticide, fertilizer and other agricultural chemical manufacturing industry fall 0.7 percent in February
By Big Island Times | May 20, 2021
Inventories for businesses in the pesticide, fertilizer and other agricultural chemical manufacturing industry decrease by 38 million, or 0.7 percent, to 5.4 billion in February, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.