News from January 2022
Hawaii officials urge Biden to act on presidential disaster declaration to 'help impacted communities rebuild and recover'
By Bob Martin | Jan 31, 2022
Government officials in the state of Hawaii have penned a letter to President Joe Biden asking him to “act swiftly” on Gov. David Ige’s (D) presidential disaster declaration request, following the severe weather and flooding that impacted much of the state in December.
Tait-Jones was UH Hilo Vulcans’ lead player against Concordia University Eagles in men's basketball
By Bree Gonzales | Jan 31, 2022
A freshman led the University of Hawaii at Hilo Vulcans’ offensive play against the Concordia University Eagles in the Jan. 24 game.
Big Island Events coming up this weekend
By Julie Giyer | Jan 31, 2022
On Saturday, Feb.5, Halai Healing Place allows you to nurture your inner healer in its Introductory Halai Energy Healing Workshop.
Sean "Seany Boy Webes" Weber of HIlo, Hawaii | 1968 - 2022 | Obituary
By Big Island Times | Jan 29, 2022
Sean "Seany Boy Webes" Weber of HIlo, Hawaii | 1968 - 2022 | Obituary
Rosalia "Rose" Batalla Barcelona of Hilo, Hawaii | 2022 | Obituary
By Big Island Times | Jan 29, 2022
Rosalia "Rose" Batalla Barcelona of Hilo, Hawaii | 2022 | Obituary
Marjorie "Jeri" Barlow of Pahoa, Hawaii | 2022 | Obituary
By Big Island Times | Jan 29, 2022
Marjorie "Jeri" Barlow of Pahoa, Hawaii | 2022 | Obituary
Stanley Hideo Sumiki of Kapehu Village, Hawaii | 2022 | Obituary
By Big Island Times | Jan 29, 2022
Stanley Hideo Sumiki of Kapehu Village, Hawaii | 2022 | Obituary
George Darwin Curtis
By Big Island Times | Jan 29, 2022
George Darwin Curtis - Monday, April 30th, 1928 - Sunday, January 16th, 2022
Schatz announces $339 million in federal funds for bridge repairs: 'I was proud to support this legislation'
By Trina Thomas | Jan 28, 2022
On Jan. 14, U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) announced that Hawaii will receive federal funds over the next five years for state bridge repairs and improvements.
The University of Hawaii Hilo women's basketball team struggled at Biola University's home court
By Bree Gonzales | Jan 28, 2022
Despite tying scores twice with the Eagles, the University of Hawaii at Hilo women’s basketball lost to host Biola University.
Kahele and other Democrats introduce bill for 'better access to available, affordable testing' for COVID-19
By Trina Thomas | Jan 27, 2022
Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced a bill that would make rapid at-home tests for COVID-19 more readily available for Americans.
Hawaii Green Business honors 14 venues for 'helping advance the state’s clean energy and sustainable goals'
By Emily Bevard | Jan 26, 2022
Fourteen venues and events were recognized in the annual Hawaii Green Business Program Awards Jan. 14, honoring them for energy efficiency and sustainable business practices that will advance the state’s clean energy and sustainability goals.
Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 434 per day over past week
By Big Island Times reports | Jan 25, 2022
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County went down 32% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 434, according to data from the State of Hawaii Department of Health.
Pet of the Week: Baxter
By Submitted by Hawaii Island Humane Society | Jan 25, 2022
Pet of the Week: Baxter
Hawaii schools to receive $2.3 in increased funding for school meal programs: 'Mahalo to USDA'
By Emily Bevard | Jan 24, 2022
Schools in Hawaii are set to receive more than $2.3 million in increased funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help cover the cost of school meal programs.
The UH Hilo Vulcans dominated the Dominican University Penguins for the last three quarters at the Jan. 17 game
By Bree Gonzales | Jan 24, 2022
The Vulcans earned their five-game winning streak after beating the Dominican University Penguins on Jan. 17.
Big Island events happening this weekend, Jan. 29 and 30
By Julie Giyer | Jan 24, 2022
On Saturday, Jan. 29, Halai Healing Place allows you to nurture your inner healer in its Introductory Halai Energy Healing Workshop.
Elizabeth Leinaala Leopoldino
By Big Island Times | Jan 22, 2022
Elizabeth Leinaala Leopoldino - September 10, 1940 - January 8, 2022
Francis "Lani" Bernard Lincoln
By Big Island Times | Jan 22, 2022
Francis "Lani" Bernard Lincoln - January 18, 1940 - January 9, 2022