News from May 2022
Three Vulcans golfers receive PacWest Conference honors
By Solange DeLisle | May 12, 2022
Two-time Golfer of the Week Keith Ng was among three University of Hawai'i at Hilo golfers to be recognized by the PacWest athletic conference for their excellence on the golf course.
Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet May 17
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 12, 2022
Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet at 9 a.m., Tuesday, May 17.
DOH continues probe following confirmation of fourth Legionnaires’ case: Disease ‘can potentially have severe consequences’
By Art Benavidez | May 11, 2022
The fourth case of Legionnaires’ disease has been confirmed by the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH).
Kahele running for governor of Hawai'i: 'I will continue the mission'
By Art Benavidez | May 11, 2022
Rep. Kai Kahele (D-Hawaii) revealed that he plans to run for governor in hopes of succeeding term-limited Gov. David Ige (D).
Police Week: Hawaii residents invited to attend from 'Monday, May 16, through Friday, May 20'
By Art Benavidez | May 11, 2022
Residents across the state are being invited to attend Police Week festivities, including station tours, during the national event next week.
Four Vulcans softball players recognized by PacWest Conference
By Solange DeLisle | May 11, 2022
Players on the University of Hawai'i at Hilo softball team have received recognition from the PacWest Conference for their efforts this season with two PacWest Players of the Year and three All-PacWest Selections.
Hawaii's state epidemiologist: 'We must use all the available tools in our toolbox' when it comes to COVID-19
By Andy Nghiem | May 11, 2022
Gov. David Ige (D-HI) recently announced that the Hawaii Department of Health is adjusting its approach to COVID-19 to focus on effectively managing, treating and detecting the disease -- especially new variants -- while recognizing that the virus is still active.
Schatz introduces resolution to 'recognize the irreplaceable public service local news provides'
By Andy Nghiem | May 11, 2022
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) and fellow lawmakers recently took action to promote the importance of local news sources.
Ige on Japan economic trip: 'Japanese visitors are a priority for us'
By Laurie A. Luebbert | May 11, 2022
With the world slowly starting to rebound from the COVID-19 crisis, Hawaii Gov. David Ige is leading a delegation that has traveled to Japan with aims of sparking renewed travel interest to the Hawaiian Islands.
Case on new SLR disclosure requirement in Hawaii: 'Disclosing this kind of information' is necessary
By Laurie A. Luebbert | May 11, 2022
Those looking to buy a house in the island paradise of Hawaii can sleep a little bit easier now that real estate transactions must include disclosures about the risk of sea level rise to the property.
German researchers find heat stress in Rhodobacter sphaeroides bacteria causes dramatic changes in RNA without affecting protein levels
By Marjorie Hecht | May 11, 2022
Extreme stress can change cell dynamics in humans, animals and bacteria. In the case of Rhodobacter sphaeroides bacteria, a German-based research group discovered extreme heat stress caused production of lots of transcripts, but prevented translation from almost all of them.
Pet of the Week: Mochi
By Submitted by Hawaii Island Humane Society | May 10, 2022
Pet of the Week: Mochi
UW Study: Most Teens Actually Have Healthy Relationship with Digital Technology
By Emily Kumlien | May 10, 2022
Parents play a major role in whether teens’ use of digital technology is healthy or puts their mental and physical health at risk, according to a new study from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.
Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 45 per day over past week
By Big Island Times reports | May 8, 2022
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down up 48.5% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 45, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.
Netflix’s Jimenez to appear at Big Island Chocolate Festival gala, ‘offering the many textures emblematic’ of Latin culture
By David Hutton | May 7, 2022
Celebrity Chef Gonzo Jimenez, who appears on the Netflix TV series “Bake Squad,” will be the signature dessert chef for the ninth annual Big Island Chocolate Festival (BICF) gala.
