News from July 2023
Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged nine per day over past week
By Big Island Times Report | Jul 18, 2023
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 18.4% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching nine, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.
Columbian geologist Idárraga: ‘CSAV international course is the best experience that every volcanologist wants to have’
By Big Island Times Report | Jul 17, 2023
The Center for the Study of Active Volcanoes (CSAV) has returned to Hawaii for its annual International Training Course in Volcano Hazards Monitoring, with 12 participants attending the program this year, the first program since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senator Hirono: 'This legislation will require funding be provided for critical special education services and eliminate barriers'
By Big Island Times Report | Jul 17, 2023
Mazie Hirono is at the forefront of a group of more than 80 lawmakers across the country now pushing legislation calling on Congress to honor its commitment to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) on July 13th. The Act would increase funding for pupils with disabilities in public schools across the nation.
Irwin: Kattenhorn's 'rich experience will serve UH Hilo well in the coming years'
By Big Island Times Report | Jul 17, 2023
Dr. Simon Kattenhorn has been recently appointed as a dean at the University of Hawaii at Hilo.
Hammer: 'I attempt to honor these sacred trees by creating heirloom-quality work that is loved by families for generations'
By Big Island Times Report | Jul 17, 2023
The Volcano Art Center is hosting a new exhibition featuring wood turning artist Aaron Hammer.
Hawaii County Council will meet July 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 16, 2023
Hawaii County Council will meet at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 19
Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet July 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 15, 2023
Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, July 19
Louisa Leimomi Lau | 1954 - 2023 | Obituary
By Big Island Times Report | Jul 15, 2023
Louisa Leimomi Lau | 1954 - 2023 | Obituary
Ignacio "Rusty" Eclipse | 1933 - 2023 | Obituary
By Big Island Times Report | Jul 15, 2023
Ignacio "Rusty" Eclipse | 1933 - 2023 | Obituary
Mary Kamahele Boyd of Hilo, Hawaii | 1935 - 2023 | Obituary
By Big Island Times Report | Jul 15, 2023
Mary Kamahele Boyd of Hilo, Hawaii | 1935 - 2023 | Obituary
Wesley Masami Sawada | 1954 - 2023 | Obituary
By Big Island Times Report | Jul 15, 2023
Wesley Masami Sawada | 1954 - 2023 | Obituary
Georgiana Lani Pacheco Naha | 2023 | Obituary
By Big Island Times Report | Jul 15, 2023
Georgiana Lani Pacheco Naha | 2023 | Obituary
Hawaii County Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee will meet July 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 15, 2023
Hawaii County Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee will meet at 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 18
Hawaii County Communications, Reports, and Council Oversight Committee will meet July 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 14, 2023
Hawaii County Communications, Reports, and Council Oversight Committee will meet at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 18
Hawaii County Policy Committee on Climate Resilience and Regenerative Agriculture will meet July 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 14, 2023
Hawaii County Policy Committee on Climate Resilience and Regenerative Agriculture will meet at 9 a.m., Tuesday, July 18
Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged eight per day over past week
By Big Island Times reports | Jul 12, 2023
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were up 10.7% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching eight, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.
Exhibit: 'Conversations: Spirit & Nature'
By Press Release | Jul 12, 2023
The Volcano Art Center proudly announces the upcoming exhibit "Conversations: Spirit and Nature" opening on Saturday, July 29 and continuing through August 19, 2023 at the Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus (19-4074 Old Volcano Rd.) in Volcano Village.
Governor on redevelopment project: 'All of these pieces work together to really alleviate the housing crisis'
By Big Island Times Report | Jul 8, 2023
The Hawai’i Public Housing Authority (HPHA) announced that Highridge Costa Development Co. will be the Master Developer to redevelop part of the public housing inventory. According to a release by Gov. Josh Green on July 3, there will be multiple phases for the project that will create more than 10,000 affordable housing units for nine properties across Hawai’i.
Harry Ayana Respicio of Papaikou, Hawaii | 2023 | Obituary
By Big Island Times Report | Jul 8, 2023
Harry Ayana Respicio of Papaikou, Hawaii | 2023 | Obituary
Amy Naomi Texeira | 1962 - 2023 | Obituary
By Big Island Times Report | Jul 8, 2023
Amy Naomi Texeira | 1962 - 2023 | Obituary