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Hilo Community Players presents A Christmas Cabaret

By Press Release | Dec 14, 2021

A fundraiser event to fund their 2019-2020 theatre season.

Not-to-be-missed Big Island events coming up this week

By Hayley Flynn | Dec 13, 2021

Tuesday, Dec. 14 -- and every Tuesday -- between noon and 1 p.m., Hilo Toastmasters Club is hosting a virtual meeting on Zoom.

Pet of the Week: Nawele

By Submitted by Hawaii Island Humane Society | Dec 13, 2021

Pet of the Week: Nawele

A Christmas special: Interview with Santa Claus

By Staff | Dec 10, 2021

Beginning in December, Santa Claus and his team of Elves kick their operation into high gear to fill wishes from children all over the world. The Big Island Times got a rare interview to learn more about his operation and plans this year.

Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 11 per day over past week

By Big Island Times reports | Dec 7, 2021

New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 44% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 11, according to State of Hawaii Department of Health.

Don't miss these Big Island Events happening this week

By Hayley Flynn | Dec 7, 2021

Tuesday, Dec. 7 -- and every Tuesday -- between noon and 1 p.m., Hilo Toastmasters Club hosts a virtual meeting on Zoom

Pet of the Week: Opae Ula

By Submitted by Hawaii Island Humane Society | Dec 6, 2021

Pet of the Week: Opae Ula

Hawaii County Council will meet Dec. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 4, 2021

Hawaii County Council will meet at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 8.

Charles Jose "Carlos" Garcia

By Big Island Times | Dec 4, 2021

Mr. Charles Jose “Carlos” Garcia, age 91, of Hilo, Hawaii, died November 19, 2021 at his residence in Hilo.

Dale Gomes

By Big Island Times | Dec 4, 2021

Mr. Dale Gomes, age 49, of Pahoa, Hawaii, died November 19, 2021 in the Life Care Center of Hilo.

Lance Kiyoshi Abe

By Big Island Times | Dec 4, 2021

Mr. Lance Kiyoshi Abe, age 67, of Hilo, Hawaii, died November 9, 2021 in the Hilo Medical Center.

Frederick Fernandez Olival

By Big Island Times | Dec 4, 2021

Frederick Fernandez Olival, 95, of Hilo, died November 5, 2021, at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center.

Narcissus "Cissy" Puaokina Adams

By Big Island Times | Dec 4, 2021

Narcissus “Cissy” Puaokina Adams, 84, of Hilo, died November 3, 2021 at Hilo Medical Center.

Hawaii County Governmental Operations, Relations, and Economic Development Committee will meet Dec. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 4, 2021

Hawaii County Governmental Operations, Relations, and Economic Development Committee will meet at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 8.

Hawaii County Parks and Recreation and Public Safety Committee will meet Dec. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 4, 2021

Hawaii County Parks and Recreation and Public Safety Committee will meet at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 8.

Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 10 per day over past week

By Big Island Times reports | Dec 3, 2021

New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 43% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 13, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.