News from 2021
Hawaii County Parks and Recreation and Public Safety Committee will meet Oct. 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 14, 2021
Hawaii County Parks and Recreation and Public Safety Committee will meet at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 19.
No new teachers in Pahoa sign pledge on Oct. 11 to teach Critical Race Theory
By Big Island Times | Oct 13, 2021
There were no new teachers in Pahoa who signed the pledge on Oct. 11, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
Police offer bicycle theft prevention tips
By Press Release | Oct 13, 2021
Due to an increase in reported bicycle thefts in the Hilo area, Hawaii Police Department recommends some important tips to prevent your bicycle from becoming a target.
No new teachers in Pahoa sign pledge on Oct. 10 to teach Critical Race Theory
By Big Island Times | Oct 12, 2021
There were no new teachers in Pahoa who signed the pledge on Oct. 10, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
UH Vulcans women's volleyball celebrates five consecutive victories after win over Biola: 'That was a very good win for us'
By Karla Florez | Oct 12, 2021
The University of Hawaii (UH) at Hilo’s Vulcans women's volleyball team won their most recent match against Biola, marking their fifth win in a row since the loss of one of their most prominent players and a large third-set deficit, according to The Official Athletics Site of Hawaii at Hilo.
Hawaii awarded federal grant because 'children and youth continue to struggle with mental health issues' during COVID-19 pandemic
By Bree Gonzales | Oct 12, 2021
The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) will be receiving a $2.2 million federal Pediatric Mental Health Care Access (PMHCA) grant to address mental health care concerns for children.
Hawaii Tourism Authority reopens Community Enrichment Program, which supports 'community-based projects and experiences'
By Bree Gonzales | Oct 12, 2021
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) is bringing back its Community Enrichment Program (CEP).
Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 33 per day over past week
By Big Island Times reports | Oct 12, 2021
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 38% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 33, according to data from the State of Hawaii Department of Health.
VA reports decrease of September appointments scheduled at VA Pacific Islands HCS health facility in Hilo
By Big Island Times | Oct 12, 2021
The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System, subsidiary 459GB in Hilo, Hawaii scheduled 1,860 pending appointments in September compared to 3,822 during the same period last year, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
No new teachers in Pahoa sign pledge on Oct. 9 to teach Critical Race Theory
By Big Island Times | Oct 11, 2021
There were no new teachers in Pahoa who signed the pledge on Oct. 9, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
Hawaiian volcano observatory information statement
By Press Release | Oct 11, 2021
The U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) recorded an offshore magnitude-6.2 earthquake southwest the Island of Hawai‘i on Sunday, October 10, at 11:48 a.m., HST.
Pet of the Week: Cherry
By Submitted by Hawaii Island Humane Society | Oct 11, 2021
Pet of the Week: Cherry
No new teachers in Pahoa sign pledge on Oct. 8 to teach Critical Race Theory
By Big Island Times | Oct 10, 2021
There were no new teachers in Pahoa who signed the pledge on Oct. 8, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Pahoa stagnates at one in week ending Oct. 9
By Big Island Times | Oct 10, 2021
There were no new teachers in Pahoa who signed the pledge in week ending Oct. 9, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
$39.4 million in COVID-19 assistance available to University of Hawai’i students
By Emily Bevard | Oct 10, 2021
Students at all 10 University of Hawai’i campuses are invited to apply for a portion of $39.4 million in federal COVID-19 assistance available for the current academic year.
No new teachers in Pahoa sign pledge on Oct. 7 to teach Critical Race Theory
By Big Island Times | Oct 9, 2021
There were no new teachers in Pahoa who signed the pledge on Oct. 7, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
Big Island Times area weekly mass times
By Big Island Times | Oct 9, 2021
The following parishes in the Big Island Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
One Pahoa teacher pledges to teach Critical Race Theory despite controversy by week ending Sept. 25
By Big Island Times | Oct 9, 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. 25.
Robert "Bob" Alan Fox
By Big Island Times | Oct 9, 2021
Dr. Robert Alan “Bob” Fox, 78, of Hilo, Hawaii died on the 1st of October 2021 at home.
Milnor Fook Cheong Lum
By Big Island Times | Oct 9, 2021
Milnor Fook Cheong Lum, 94, a long-time resident of Pana'ewa, died September 30, 2021, in Hilo.