News from 2021
Wayne Kamealani Campbell
By Big Island Times | Oct 9, 2021
Wayne Kamealani Campbell, 68, of Hilo, died on Friday, September 24, 2021 at Life Care Center of Hilo.
Herbert Hisaya Kiyabu
By Big Island Times | Oct 9, 2021
Herbert Hisaya Kiyabu, 83, of Hilo, died Monday, September 20, 2021 at home.
Elena "Maria" Corpuz Lopez
By Big Island Times | Oct 9, 2021
Elena “Maria” Corpuz Lopez, 93, of Pahoa, died on Monday, September 13, 2021 at Hilo Medical Center.
No new teachers in Pahoa sign pledge on Oct. 6 to teach Critical Race Theory
By Big Island Times | Oct 8, 2021
There were no new teachers in Pahoa who signed the pledge on Oct. 6, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
Hawaii County requests feedback for solutions to mitigate effects of climate change
By Emily Bevard | Oct 8, 2021
Hawaii County is asking the public to help identify solutions to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change.
Lava continues to erupt from the Kilauea volcano, spreading hazardous vog and ashfall in the area
By Bree Gonzales | Oct 8, 2021
The Kīlauea volcano is erupting, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO).
Visual artist contest, a conference on early learning, Reiki, and farmers market all on the Big Island this weekend
By Bree Gonzales | Oct 8, 2021
Locals and visitors can spend the upcoming weekend participating in these various events on the Big Island.
No new teachers in Pahoa sign pledge on Oct. 5 to teach Critical Race Theory
By Big Island Times | Oct 7, 2021
There were no new teachers in Pahoa who signed the pledge on Oct. 5, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
‘Educators Make the World go ‘Round’: Honokaa High and Intermediate School Principal discussing leading during a pandemic
By Emily Bevard | Oct 7, 2021
When Rachelle Matsumura became principal of Honokaa High and Intermediate School (HHIS) seven years ago, she never imagined she would be leading her school through a lasting pandemic.
No new teachers in Pahoa sign pledge on Oct. 4 to teach Critical Race Theory
By Big Island Times | Oct 6, 2021
There were no new teachers in Pahoa who signed the pledge on Oct. 4, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 48 per day over past week
By Big Island Times reports | Oct 6, 2021
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 28% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 48, according to data from the State of Hawaii Department of Health.
Gross domestic product increases in Hawaii; BEA says impact of coronavirus 'cannot be fully quantified'
By John Kelly | Oct 5, 2021
Hawaii's gross domestic product rose to 8.9% in the second quarter of 2021
No new teachers in Pahoa sign pledge on Oct. 3 to teach Critical Race Theory
By Big Island Times | Oct 5, 2021
There were no new teachers in Pahoa who signed the pledge on Oct. 3, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
Mayor's Eleventh Supplementary Emergency Proclamation
By 'Hawaii County, HI' via news BigIslandTimes | Oct 5, 2021
WHEREAS, Chapter 127A Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, provides for the establishment of emergency management and disaster relief, including the Mayor having direct responsibility and authority over emergency management within the County
Mayor's Eleventh Supplementary Emergency Proclamation
By Press Release | Oct 5, 2021
WHEREAS, Chapter 127A Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, provides for the establishment of emergency management and disaster relief, including the Mayor having direct responsibility and authority over emergency management within the County;
Kīlauea Eruption Recovery Update -- October 2021
By 'Hawaii County: Kīlauea Recovery' via news BigIslandTimes | Oct 5, 2021
The County of Hawai‘i's Disaster Recovery Division is providing this monthly update on projects and programs to support recovery and building community resilience in Puna following the 2018 eruption.
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