News from October 2021
Shannon John Saniatan
By Big Island Times | Oct 22, 2021
Shannon John Saniatan, 46 of Hilo, passed on Sunday, October 17, 2021 in Hilo
Bobbye St. Ambrogio
By Big Island Times | Oct 22, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Bobbye St. Ambrogio announces her passing on October, 12, 2021, in Hawaii, where she has resided for the past 20 years.
Sandra Wood Scarr
By Big Island Times | Oct 22, 2021
Sandra Wood Scarr, 85, of Holualoa, Hawaii, died October 8, 2021, at Kona Community Hospital.
Clara Fumika Madariaga
By Big Island Times | Oct 22, 2021
Clara Fumika Madariaga, 83, of Hilo, died October 8, 2021, at her residence.
Kristi Masako Hirata
By Big Island Times | Oct 22, 2021
Miss Kristi Masako Hirata, age 52, of Hilo, Hawaii, died on October 4, 2021 at the Hilo Medical Center.
No new teachers in Pahoa sign pledge on Oct. 19 to teach Critical Race Theory
By Big Island Times | Oct 21, 2021
There were no new teachers in Pahoa who signed the pledge on Oct. 19, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
No new teachers in Pahoa sign pledge on Oct. 18 to teach Critical Race Theory
By Big Island Times | Oct 20, 2021
There were no new teachers in Pahoa who signed the pledge on Oct. 18, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
Police offer Halloween safety tips
By Press Release | Oct 20, 2021
Hawai‘i Police Department is offering Halloween safety tips to ensure and fun time for children and adults alike. Being safe is no trick; using a few common-sense tips can help make Halloween enjoyable for everyone. The Hawaiʻi Police Department asks people to follow a few suggestions, especially on Halloween.
Big Island virtual events are happening this week
By Hayley Flynn | Oct 20, 2021
Don't miss out on the wide variety of events happening around the Big Island virtually this week.
UH women's volleyball coach says it was a 'team effort' in their gritty performance against Dominican University
By Zachary Richter | Oct 20, 2021
The University of Hawaii at Hilo women's volleyball team, the Vulcans, attributed their stellar win to strong teamwork, which ultimately earned them five wins against the Dominican University Penguins.
No new teachers in Pahoa sign pledge on Oct. 17 to teach Critical Race Theory
By Big Island Times | Oct 19, 2021
There were no new teachers in Pahoa who signed the pledge on Oct. 17, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 29 per day over past week
By Big Island Times reports | Oct 19, 2021
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 40% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 29, according to data from the State of Hawaii Department of Health.
‘Educators Make the World Go ‘Round’: Ka’u High School teacher Chayanee Brooks aims to inspire students to see learning as ‘more than a grade’
By Emily Bevard | Oct 19, 2021
Growing up in Thailand and teaching in Bangkok, Ka’u High School Language Arts teacher, Chayanee Brooks hopes to inspire her students to fall in love with what they learn.
No new teachers in Pahoa sign pledge on Oct. 16 to teach Critical Race Theory
By Big Island Times | Oct 18, 2021
There were no new teachers in Pahoa who signed the pledge on Oct. 16, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
Pet of the Week: Brownie
By Submitted by Hawaii Island Humane Society | Oct 18, 2021
Pet of the Week: Brownie
No new teachers in Pahoa sign pledge on Oct. 15 to teach Critical Race Theory
By Big Island Times | Oct 17, 2021
There were no new teachers in Pahoa who signed the pledge on Oct. 15, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
No new teachers in Pahoa sign pledge in week ending Oct. 16 to teach Critical Race Theory
By Big Island Times | Oct 17, 2021
There were no new teachers in Pahoa who signed the pledge in week ending Oct. 16, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
Schatz and Young announce Global Press Freedom Act: 'Freedom of the press remains under attack'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 17, 2021
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) recently announced the Global Press Freedom Act, designed to promote freedom of the press and the protection of journalists worldwide.
Hawaii County Council will meet Oct. 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2021
Hawaii County Council will meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 20.
No new teachers in Pahoa sign pledge on Oct. 14 to teach Critical Race Theory
By Big Island Times | Oct 16, 2021
There were no new teachers in Pahoa who signed the pledge on Oct. 14, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.