News from October 2021
Big Island Times area weekly mass times
By Big Island Times | Oct 16, 2021
The following parishes in the Big Island Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
Hawaii congressman introduces bill to 'notify veterans who experienced extreme situations' about mental health services
By Carrie Bradon | Oct 16, 2021
U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Virginia), along with U.S. Rep. Ed Case (D-Kaneohe), have introduced a bill by the name of "Be Ready to Assist Veterans in Extremis" Act (BRAVE), or House Resolution 5548, to notify veterans of available counseling and mental health resources.
Mabel Naomi Castillo
By Big Island Times | Oct 16, 2021
Mabel Naomi Castillo, 73, of Hilo, died on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center.
May Kihawahineluluonamoku Kamelamela
By Big Island Times | Oct 16, 2021
May Kihawahineluluonamoku Kamelamela, 86, of Hilo died Oct. 5 at her residence.
Milton Rapozo Branco, Jr.
By Big Island Times | Oct 16, 2021
Milton Rapozo Branco, Jr., 66, of Hilo, died on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center.
Neal Kazuo Shibata
By Big Island Times | Oct 16, 2021
Neal Kazuo Shibata, 64, of Hilo, died September 28, 2021, at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center.
Lee Enriques
By Big Island Times | Oct 16, 2021
Mr. Lee Enriques, age 85, of Hilo, Hawaii, died September 26, 2021 at his residence in Hilo, Hawaii.
No new teachers in Pahoa sign pledge on Oct. 13 to teach Critical Race Theory
By Big Island Times | Oct 15, 2021
There were no new teachers in Pahoa who signed the pledge on Oct. 13, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
A variety of events are happening this week on the Big Island
By Julie Giyer | Oct 15, 2021
This week on the Big Island, there's everything from a farmers market featuring ono food to a juvenile diabetes support group to a public speaking workshop available on Zoom.
UH Hilo receives $9 million to help ‘create new pathways for Native Hawaiian students to achieve success’
By Karla Florez | Oct 15, 2021
Title III, Part F Alaska Native Native Hawaiian (ANNH) Serving Institutions program has given a $9 million grant to the Kīpuka Native Hawaiian Student Center at the University of Hawaii (UH) at Hilo to help facilitate native students' educational development, according to the UH Hilo website.
Ka'u High School teacher discusses his philosophy of teaching and the importance of a 'growth mindset'
By Savannah Howe | Oct 15, 2021
The work of a teacher goes far beyond educating; teachers are also supporters, leaders by example, listeners and problem solvers.
Hawaii County Regenerative Agriculture, Water, Energy & Environmental Management Committee will meet Oct. 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 15, 2021
Hawaii County Regenerative Agriculture, Water, Energy & Environmental Management Committee will meet at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 19.
Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet Oct. 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 15, 2021
Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 19.
Hawaii County Governmental Operations, Relations, and Economic Development Committee will meet Oct. 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 15, 2021
Hawaii County Governmental Operations, Relations, and Economic Development Committee will meet at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 19.
Cofounder at Kuleana Education Academy is passionate about her work: 'I believe strongly that each child learns differently'
By Carrie Bradon | Oct 14, 2021
Dana Kern, cofounder, co-administrator and full-time teacher at Kuleana Education Academy in Kona, is passionate about her work and shares how impactful it is to be a teacher, as well as what makes this school different.
UH alumnus and lecturer wins at Na Hoku Hanohano Awards: 'The recording process in itself was a journey'
By Art Benavidez | Oct 14, 2021
A Rainbow Warrior recently won multiple awards at the premier music award event in Hawaii.
No new teachers in Pahoa sign pledge on Oct. 12 to teach Critical Race Theory
By Big Island Times | Oct 14, 2021
There were no new teachers in Pahoa who signed the pledge on Oct. 12, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
Hawaii County partners help local renters obtain financial assistance: 'A little bit of help can go a long way'
By Bree Gonzales | Oct 14, 2021
Various Hawaii nonprofit organizations are trying to help alleviate financial challenges for local renters.
31st Annual Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers Conference to go virtual again due to COVID-19 pandemic
By Art Benavidez | Oct 14, 2021
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has forced the 31st Annual Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers Conference to go virtual for the second consecutive year.
Ige joins groundbreaking on senior affordable housing project 'to be completed by February 2023'
By Emily Bevard | Oct 14, 2021
Ho'okahua Development, LLC, welcomed Gov. David Ige (D) and Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Executive Director Denise Iseri-Matsubara to the development team at a groundbreaking for the 105-unit Hale Makana O Moi'ili'ili affordable senior rental housing project, according to a news release from the governor's office.