News from September 2021
Judith Kaye Halford
By Big Island Times | Sep 11, 2021
Judith (Judy) Kaye Halford, 70, of Waimea, Hawaii, made her way home on September 5, 2021, at her residence.
Joan "Joanne" "Nana" Owens
By Big Island Times | Sep 11, 2021
Joan “Joanne” “Nana” Owens, 89, of Pahoa, HI, died at home on Monday, August 30, 2021.
Hatsuko "Hazel" Narimatsu
By Big Island Times | Sep 11, 2021
Mrs. Hatsuko “Hazel” Narimatsu, age 91, of Hilo, Hawaii, died August 29, 2021 at her residence in Hilo.
Asako Miyamoto
By Big Island Times | Sep 11, 2021
Asako Miyamoto, 92, of Hilo, died August 28, 2021, at a care home in Hilo.
Lisa Ann Mahealani Ueno
By Big Island Times | Sep 11, 2021
Lisa Ann Mehealani Ueno, 54, of Hilo, died August 27, 2021, at Hilo Medical Center.
Census Bureau: Eden Roc, Hawaii saw more residents between ages 55 and 64 in 2019
By Big Island Times | Sep 11, 2021
Of the 764 people residing in Eden Roc, HI in 2019, the median age was 45, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Big Island Times.
Current Kilauea volcano alert level is 'Watch' and current aviation color code is 'Orange'
By Trina Thomas | Sep 10, 2021
On the evening of Aug. 23, a swarm of earthquakes was noticed under Kilauea caldera, creating the possibility that the volcano's magma has shifted.
University of Hawaii implements mandatory COVID-19 vaccine for 'health, safety and well-being of our campus community'
By Trina Thomas | Sep 10, 2021
University of Hawaii (UH) students have new guidelines that must be followed because of the still-ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Census Bureau: Discovery Harbour, Hawaii saw more residents between ages 55 and 64 in 2019
By Big Island Times | Sep 10, 2021
Of the 1,304 people residing in Discovery Harbour, HI in 2019, the median age was 44, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Big Island Times.
Environmental Assessment Required for Pohoiki Road Projects
By 'Hawaii County, HI' via news BigIslandTimes | Sep 9, 2021
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has informed the County of Hawai‘i that an Environmental Assessment is required for restoration of Pohoiki Road under the National Environmental Policy Act.
Week of Sept. 8 DUI stats
By Press Release | Sep 9, 2021
The Hawai'i Police Department has issued the following press release:During the week of August 30, 2021, through September 5, 2021, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 12 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
The Big Island offers recurring events like a farmers market, craft and gift fair, open-mic nights and Scrabble
By Bree Gonzales | Sep 9, 2021
Find out which Big Island events you might want to enjoy this week, and keep an eye on the end dates to make sure you won’t miss them!
Census Bureau: Captain Cook, Hawaii saw more residents between ages 55 and 64 in 2019
By Big Island Times | Sep 9, 2021
Of the 4,171 people residing in Captain Cook, HI in 2019, the median age was 34, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Big Island Times.
Census Bureau: Ainaloa, Hawaii saw more residents between ages 55 and 64 in 2019
By Big Island Times | Sep 8, 2021
Of the 3,279 people residing in Ainaloa, HI in 2019, the median age was 37, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Big Island Times.
Research on development of blowholes in cetaceans shows 'a developmental process that’s unlike any other mammal'
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 7, 2021
Researchers have been studying the evolution of blowholes in cetaceans such as dolphins and whales.
UH researchers discover virus strain that's 'responsible for mass mortality of dolphins and whales worldwide'
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 7, 2021
University of Hawaii at Manoa researchers have identified a virus that is deadly to dolphins that are native to Hawaiian waters.
Farmers market, live music, crafts, gifts and open mic happening Sundays and Mondays on the Big Island
By Bree Gonzales | Sep 7, 2021
Head over today to some happenings in Big Island or other events tomorrow.
Cutting sugar in packaged foods and beverages 'can generate major improvements in health'
By Trina Thomas | Sep 7, 2021
A new study shows that dropping that daily soda from your diet -- or taking other steps to reduce sugar intake from prepackaged foods and beverages -- could be the determining factor in preventing a stroke, heart attack or cardiac arrest.
Kīlauea volcano remains at 'advisory' alert level and 'yellow' aviation color code, but it is not erupting
By Bree Gonzales | Sep 7, 2021
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) announced Tues., Sept. 7, that the Kīlauea volcano is not currently erupting.
Ige reassures Hawaii: 'There are currently no plans to shut down'
By Trina Thomas | Sep 7, 2021
Some experts in the medical field are calling for Hawaii to be shut down for 30 days as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens and there is no crisis plan in sight.