News from September 2021
Dane H. Bowden-Kauka
By Big Island Times | Sep 25, 2021
Dane H. Bowden-Kauka, 36, of Hilo, died on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Hilo Medical Center. He was born on May 23, 1985 in Hilo, Hawaii.
Hawaii lawmakers sponsor bill to increase Medicare payments for skilled nursing homes due to 'high cost-of-living expenses'
By David Beasley | Sep 24, 2021
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and U.S. Rep. Kaialiʻi Kahele (D-Hilo) have legislation in both houses of Congress to improve Medicare payments for skilled nursing facilities in Hawaii and Alaska.
Three Hawaii public schools make U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon list: 'This is a proud moment'
By David Beasley | Sep 24, 2021
Three public schools in Hawaii made the U.S. Department of Education's 2021 list of National Blue Ribbon schools.
New Health & Safety Measures at ʻImiloa
By 'Imiloa Astronomy Center | Sep 24, 2021
New Health & Safety Measures at ʻImiloa Following new UH covid safety protocol, ‘Imiloa will require all visitors ages 12+ to provide proof of vaccination or negative test prior to entry.
Schatz reintroduces legislation to restore honor to service members 'unjustly forced out of the military' for being gay
By Art Benavidez | Sep 23, 2021
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Sen. Todd Young (R-Indiana) have reintroduced the Restore Honor to Service Members Act on the 10-year-anniversary of the repeal of the "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" policy, according to Schatz's website.
Support local Big Island businesses while enjoying upcoming events
By Bree Gonzales | Sep 22, 2021
Don't let these Big Island events pass you by without giving them a try.
Alaska Volcano Observatory Activity Notice 20210920_2012
By 'USGS VNS' via news BigIslandTimes | Sep 22, 2021
AVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice
Hawaiian public is 'strongly encouraged' to review Draft Environmental Assessment by Oct. 8
By John Kelly | Sep 21, 2021
The Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA) for the decommissioning of the University of Hawaii at Hilo Hōkū Ke'a teaching telescope on Maunakea is posted by the University of Hawaii at Hilo for public review and comment.
University of Hawaii at Hilo is one of the most diverse campuses in the U.S., 'itself a diverse city'
By Steven Hughes | Sep 21, 2021
The University of Hawaii (UH) at Hilo can celebrate a recent ranking it received, naming it one of the most diverse higher-education institutions in the U.S.
More than $28 million in federal grants will 'ensure that Native Hawaiian education programs have the resources they need'
By Art Benavidez | Sep 21, 2021
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz’s (D-Hawaii) office announced that Native Hawaiian education programs will receive a total $28.1 million in federal funding under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
The East Hawaii Cultural Center is constructing a mobile outdoor theater to allow for community building and social distancing
By Art Benavidez | Sep 21, 2021
A local nonprofit organization that supports arts and culture in the Hilo community, which is largely run by volunteers, has received a grant to develop a mobile outdoor theater.
Kahele says inaction from U.S. Supreme Court is 'inexcusable' and 'a radical attack' on reproductive rights
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 21, 2021
A Hawaii congressman is speaking out about the U.S. Supreme Court's refusal to step in and stop the recent abortion law in Texas from taking effect earlier this month.
Text messages promising DMV refunds are a scam: 'Official correspondence is issued via hard copy letter'
By Bree Gonzales | Sep 21, 2021
The Hawaii County Department of Finance, Vehicle Registration and Licensing (VRL) division, is warning about a scam claiming to offer "DMV refunds."
Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 71 per day over past week
By Big Island Times reports | Sep 21, 2021
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 33% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 71, according to data from the State of Hawaii Department of Health.
Hawaii County Council Will Meet Sept. 22
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 19, 2021
Hawaii County Council Will Meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 22.
Hawaii County Finance Committee Will Meet Sept. 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 19, 2021
Hawaii County Finance Committee Will Meet at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 21.
Ellen Kinuko Nakamura
By Big Island Times | Sep 18, 2021
Mrs. Ellen Kinuko Nakamura, age 74, of Hilo, Hawaii, died September 1, 2021 at the Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Nancy Gail McGuire
By Big Island Times | Sep 18, 2021
Nancy Gail McGuire, 59, of Pahoa died Sept. 6 at the Hilo Medical Center.
Big Island Times area weekly mass times
By Big Island Times | Sep 18, 2021
The following parishes in the Big Island Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
Joseph Jose Abril, Sr.
By Big Island Times | Sep 18, 2021
Mr. Joseph Jose Abril, Sr., age 89, of Hilo, Hawaii died September 12, 2021, at a private care home.