News from 2021
Department of the Interior awards $600,000 for preserving Hawaiian culture, which is 'foundational to who we are'
By Bob Martin | Oct 30, 2021
Native Hawaiian cultural preservation has been a main focus of Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI), and last week his efforts paid off as the U.S. Department of the Interior awarded $600,000 in grant funding to organizations supporting this cause, according to a report by KHON2.
William Tehero
By Big Island Times | Oct 30, 2021
Mr. William Tehero, age 85, of Hilo, Hawaii, died October 17, 2021 in Kealakekua, Kona, Hawaii at the Saito Care Home.
Regan "Mana" Lewis Kaimana Aila, Jr.
By Big Island Times | Oct 30, 2021
Regan “Mana” Lewis Kaimana Aila, Jr., 35, of Hilo, died on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Hilo Medical Center.
Charles Takashi "Taka" Ikeda
By Big Island Times | Oct 30, 2021
Mr. Charles Takashi “Taka” Ikeda, age 71, of Hilo, Hawaii, died October 1, 2021 at his residence in Hilo.
Priscilla Maile "Dolly" Kahele
By Big Island Times | Oct 30, 2021
Mrs. Priscilla Maile “Dolly” Kahele, age 88, of Hilo, Hawaii, died September 29, 2021 at her residence in Hilo, Hawaii.
University of Hawaii at Hilo women's volleyball team records bounce-back win over Point Loma
By John Suayan | Oct 30, 2021
The University of Hawaii at Hilo Vulcans women's volleyball team didn’t waste time in moving on from their streak-snapping loss to Concordia Irvine on Oct. 25.
American Rescue Plan child care grant approved for Hawaii: 'An essential service for working families'
By John Kelly | Oct 29, 2021
The State of Hawaii Department of Human Services (DHS) will administer nearly $80 million in grants to support child care providers and help to stabilize and improve the capabilities of the child care sector in Hawaii.
A women's volleyball player and a men's golfer declared Pepsi Athletes of the Week at University of Hawaii Hilo
By Karla Florez | Oct 29, 2021
The University of Hawaii at Hilo recently named women's volleyball player Tani Hoke and men's golfer Keith Ng the Pepsi Athletes of the Week.
University of Hawaii at Hilo Vulcans men's soccer team beats Concordia Irvine Eagles 2-1
By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 29, 2021
The University of Hawaii at Hilo Vulcans men's soccer team beat the Concordia University Irvine (CUI) Eagles 2-1 on Oct. 19.
People for Active Transportation Hawaii ‘benefits current and future generations’ through 'climate-friendly solutions'
By Tamara Browning | Oct 29, 2021
The new executive director of a nonprofit transportation organization -- which seeks to use pathways, bikeways and sidewalks to connect people and places on the Big Island -- believes climate-friendly decisions made now can affect the future of transportation.
Hilo Vulcans fans can return for soccer and volleyball games 'as long as they adhere to our new spectator policy'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 29, 2021
University of Hawaii at Hilo Vulcans fans may soon be allowed to return to in-person soccer and volleyball games, as long as they adhere to certain guidelines.
University of Hawaii at Hilo's Daelenn Tokunaga earns PacWest Player of the Week award
By Bree Gonzales | Oct 29, 2021
Daelenn Tokunaga earned her first PacWest Player of the Week award for women's soccer.
Two University of Hawaii at Hilo athletes earned Pepsi Athlete of the Week honors for volleyball and soccer
By Bree Gonzales | Oct 29, 2021
The University of Hawaii at Hilo student-athletes, sophomore Sydney Gott and junior Viviana Poli, have been named Pepsi Athletes of the Week.
Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet Nov. 3
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 29, 2021
Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 3.
Hawaii County Governmental Operations, Relations, and Economic Development Committee will meet Nov. 2
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 29, 2021
Hawaii County Governmental Operations, Relations, and Economic Development Committee will meet at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 2.
Kīlauea Recovery Buyout Applications Accepted Again Nov. 1
By 'Hawaii County, HI' via news BigIslandTimes | Oct 29, 2021
Phase 2 addresses secondary homes, long-term rentals
Hawaii's Volcano Circus entertains the Big Island and 'touches people's hearts of all ages'
By Art Benavidez | Oct 28, 2021
Hawaii's Volcano Circus (HVC) strives to provide a home for a vast array of cultural artists, along with entertainment for the community.
Malama O Puna is a nonprofit protecting Hawaii's precious heritage and unique environment: 'We are in the trenches'
By Zachary Richter | Oct 28, 2021
Malama O Puna is a Hawaiian nonprofit corporation that aims to provide a critical habitat for the region's native species and also to teach future generations about how to preserve the environment.