News from February 2022
This week's upcoming events on the Big Island
By Julie Giyer | Feb 21, 2022
Wednesday, Feb. 23, Halai Healing Place is offering an intimate gathering for Reiki practitioners to come together and support each other.
Korean scientists design magnetically controlled capsule to deliver drugs for gastrointestinal cancer
By Marjorie Hecht | Feb 21, 2022
Korean scientists have designed a magnetically controlled wireless capsule that can efficiently and non-invasively deliver treatment drugs to patients who have gastrointestinal cancer.
Hawaii County Planning Committee will meet Feb. 22
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 19, 2022
Hawaii County Planning Committee will meet at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 22.
Dennis Park Torres
By Big Island Times | Feb 19, 2022
Dennis Park Torres - March 17, 1947 - February 2, 2022
Kathleen Yaeko Miyasaki
By Big Island Times | Feb 19, 2022
Kathleen Yaeko Miyasaki - February 3, 1949 - January 29, 2022
Francisca Albano Visaya
By Big Island Times | Feb 19, 2022
Francisca Albano Visaya - January 28, 1925 - January 19, 2022
Morayta Cabus Gamiao
By Big Island Times | Feb 19, 2022
Morayta Cabus Gamiao - February 4, 1942 - January 20, 2022
Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet Feb. 22
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 19, 2022
Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 22.
Hawaii County Governmental Operations, Relations, and Economic Development Committee will meet Feb. 22.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 19, 2022
Hawaii County Governmental Operations, Relations, and Economic Development Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 22.
Hawaii County Public Works and Mass Transit Committee will meet Feb. 22
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 18, 2022
Hawaii County Public Works and Mass Transit Committee will meet at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 22.
Hawaii County Human Services and Social Services Committee will meet Feb. 22
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 18, 2022
Hawaii County Human Services and Social Services Committee will meet at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 22.
Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 68 per day over past week
By Big Island Times reports | Feb 17, 2022
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County numbered down 66% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 68, according to data from the State of Hawaii Department of Health.
Hawaii County Regenerative Agriculture, Water, Energy & Environmental Management Committee will meet Feb. 22
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 17, 2022
Hawaii County Regenerative Agriculture, Water, Energy & Environmental Management Committee will meet at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 22.
Hawaii County Parks and Recreation and Public Safety Committee will meet Feb. 22
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 17, 2022
Hawaii County Parks and Recreation and Public Safety Committee will meet at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 22.
Restrictions for Hawaii travelers to remain unchanged, though they are 'encouraged' to get a COVID-19 booster shot
By John Kelly | Feb 15, 2022
Hawaii Gov. David Ige (D) revealed today that Hawaii’s Safe Travels program will continue without alteration at this time, specifically that domestic travelers are not being required to provide proof of COVID-19 booster shots.
Hawaii leaders honor late Rep. Ezra Kanoho: He 'exemplified integrity and the aloha spirit'
By David Beasley | Feb 15, 2022
Late Hawaii Rep. Ezra Kanoho, who served nearly 20 years in the State Legislature, is being remembered for his kindness, compassion, humility and smile.
University of Hawaii at Hilo Vulcans men's basketball team is back on its feet: 'Our guys found a way to win'
By Bree Gonzales | Feb 14, 2022
The University of Hawaii at Hilo men's basketball team is bouncing back and has earned its second straight win after losing four games in California and one at its home court.
As tensions increase between Beijing and the Biden Administration, China calls on U.S. businesses to 'speak up and out' against sanctions
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 14, 2022
China is calling on U.S. businesses to speak out on U.S. government policies that it perceives as opposed to its interests.
UH Hilo Vulcans women's basketball team marks its biggest lead of the season after defeating Chaminade University
By Bree Gonzales | Feb 14, 2022
The University of Hawaii at Hilo women's basketball team recorded a 47-point win over Chaminade University of Honolulu Feb. 9.