News from March 2022
Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged six per day over past week
By Big Island Times reports | Mar 29, 2022
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down down 49% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching six, according to data from the State of Hawaii Department of Health.
Increased heat and drought stunt tropical trees, a major carbon sink
By University of Arizona | Mar 29, 2022
UArizona researchers were leaders in a worldwide effort to understand tropical trees and their futures under climate change.
Pet of the Week: Amethyst
By Submitted by Hawaii Island Humane Society | Mar 29, 2022
Pet of the Week: Amethyst
HSTA recommends Josh Green for governor
By Press Release | Mar 28, 2022
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is excited to announce our support for Lt. Gov. Josh Green’s campaign for governor
SEC proposes climate report requirements to provide reliable information for 'informed investment decisions'
By Karla Florez | Mar 26, 2022
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) presented a proposal March 21 that would require U.S companies to submit a climate report.
Researchers discover new tools in regular blood samples for developing precision therapies for lymphoma
By University of Helsinki | Mar 25, 2022
Tumour DNA circulating in the bloodstream of patients with aggressive lymphoma has a previously unknown and even crucial role in the identification of effective therapies for this serious disease.
'I look forward to the opportunity: Ige appoints Keone Farias to lead School Facilities Authority
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Mar 24, 2022
When it comes to appointing a schools leader, it helps if a candidate was educated there. With that in mind, Gov. David Ige appointed Chad Keone Farias to serve as executive director of the School Facilities Authority.
Kahele 'proud' to introduce bill to return Makua Military Reservation to Hawaii
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Mar 24, 2022
U.S. Rep. Kaiali'i Kahele recently introduced the Leandra Wai Act to restore the Mākua Valley Military Reservation (MMR) and return it back to Hawaii.
Case: $1.5 trillion appropriations measure shows 'importance of the Indo-Pacific and Hawaii to our national defense'
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Mar 24, 2022
U.S. Rep. Ed Case (D-HI) recently voted for a $1.5 trillion measure to fund the federal government for the current fiscal year.
Hawaii congressman: 'We can unlock federal funds to support existing local plans for Ka'ena Point'
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Mar 24, 2022
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill initiated by Rep. Ed Case (D-HI) that advances the possible designation of Ka'ena Point as a National Heritage Area (NHA).
Big Island events coming up next week
By Julie Giyer | Mar 23, 2022
Saturday, April 2, Halai Healing Place allows you to nurture your inner healer in an Introductory Reiki workshop.
Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 10 per day over past week
By Big Island Times reports | Mar 22, 2022
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down down 76% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 10, according to data from the State of Hawaii Department of Health.
Pet of the Week: Hermey
By Submitted by Hawaii Island Humane Society | Mar 22, 2022
Pet of the Week: Hermey
ASU scientists use satellites in space to measure coral bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef
By Arizona State University | Mar 21, 2022
Off the coast of Australia, the sixth wonder of the world sits below the waves, both beautiful and critical to our planet.
Vulcans drop 3 of 4 to Biola, blast three home runs in final game
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Mar 20, 2022
The University of Hawaii Hilo Vulcans baseball team has hit a rough patch as the Biola University Eagles took the first three games of a four-game series Friday and Saturday in La Mirada, California.