News from October 2021
No new teachers in Pahoa sign pledge on Oct. 2 to teach Critical Race Theory
By Big Island Times | Oct 4, 2021
There were no new teachers in Pahoa who signed the pledge on Oct. 2, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
Mayor's COVID-19 Emergency Rule No. 18
By 'Hawaii County, HI' via news BigIslandTimes | Oct 4, 2021
Pursuant to the authority vested in me by Hawai‘i Revised Statutes Chapter 127A and due to the public health concerns related to COVID-19, I hereby adopt and promulgate the following rules which have the force and effect of law.
County of Hawaii provides infrastructure updates for areas damaged by 2018 Kīlauea eruption
By Bree Gonzales | Oct 4, 2021
The County of Hawaii announced updates regarding roads and water lines damaged by the 2018 Kīlauea eruption and the use of public assistance grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Pet of the Week: Linus
By Submitted by Hawaii Island Humane Society | Oct 4, 2021
Pet of the Week: Linus
Caleb Aliu Fruean-Brown
By Big Island Times | Oct 4, 2021
Making his debut on June 18, 1991 at the Kona Hospital.
No new teachers in Pahoa sign pledge on Oct. 1 to teach Critical Race Theory
By Big Island Times | Oct 3, 2021
There were no new teachers in Pahoa who signed the pledge on Oct. 1, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
No new teachers in Pahoa sign pledge in week ending Oct. 2 to teach Critical Race Theory
By Big Island Times | Oct 3, 2021
There were no new teachers in Pahoa who signed the pledge in week ending Oct. 2, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
Democrats in Maui see biggest gain in 2020 election after grants given to voting officials
By Big Island Times | Oct 3, 2021
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris earned 67% of total votes cast in Maui.
Big Island Times area weekly mass times
By Big Island Times | Oct 2, 2021
The following parishes in the Big Island Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
No new teachers in Pahoa sign pledge on Sept. 30 to teach Critical Race Theory
By Big Island Times | Oct 2, 2021
There were no new teachers in Pahoa who signed the pledge on Sept. 30, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
One teacher in Pahoa pledges to teach controversial Critical Race Theory by week ending Sept. 18
By Big Island Times | Oct 2, 2021
Critical Race Theory will be taught by one teacher in Pahoa who’s signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by the week ending Sept. 18.
Democrat support in Hawaii rises 42.3% in 2020 after Mark Zuckerburg tries to influence election
By Big Island Times | Oct 2, 2021
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris earned 67% of total votes cast in Hawaii.
Yeiko "Blackie" Arakaki
By Big Island Times | Oct 2, 2021
Yeiko “Blackie” Arakaki, 86, of Hilo, died September 17, 2021, at his residence.
Edward Asuncion
By Big Island Times | Oct 2, 2021
Edward Asuncion, 74, of Pahoa, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Hilo Medical Center
Dorothy Carvalho
By Big Island Times | Oct 2, 2021
Dorothy Carvalho, 86, of Hilo, died September 10, 2021, at Hale Avenue Restorative Care Center
Clara K. "Kapua" McColgan
By Big Island Times | Oct 2, 2021
Mrs. Clara K. “Kapua” McColgan, age 86, of Hilo, Hawaii, died September 9, 2021 in the Hilo Medical Center.
University of Hawaii Hilo Vulcans vanquish Western Washington Vikings in a 3-2 victory
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 1, 2021
University of Hawaii (UH) at Hilo soccer standout Tom Vorkastner picked a good time to finally cash in for the Vulcans 3-2 win over Western Washington last Sunday.
Hawaii County Governmental Operations, Relations, and Economic Development Committee will meet Oct. 5
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 1, 2021
Hawaii County Governmental Operations, Relations, and Economic Development Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 5.
Hawaii County Council will meet Oct. 6
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 1, 2021
Hawaii County Council will meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 6.