News from May 2023
April report from Hawaii County Fire Chief
By Big Island Times | May 31, 2023
Reports include details on budgets and fire response statistics.
Palmyra Island Conservation Lead Franklin: "We are moving in the right direction with our seabird restoration efforts at Palmyra."
By Big Island Times Report | May 31, 2023
After years of restoration efforts, the Nature Conservancy Hawai‘i and Palmyra announced that a grey-backed tern chick has been spotted at Palmyra Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, confirming that seabird attraction efforts on the island are working.
Hawaii Tourism Authority President says local hospitality is the reason why 'Hawaii continues to be such a favorite destination for travelers from around the world'
By Big Island Times Report | May 31, 2023
Hawaii Tourism Authority President and CEO John De Fries gives credit to locals for Hawaii's reputation as an exceptional vacation location.
Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 13 per day over past week
By Big Island Times reports | May 29, 2023
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were up 19.8% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 13, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.
Hawaii County Council met May 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 29, 2023
Hawaii County Council met Thursday, May 18
Gerald "Jerry" Agapito Asuncion | 2023 | Obituary
By Big Island Times Report | May 27, 2023
Gerald "Jerry" Agapito Asuncion | 2023 | Obituary
Gary Tamotsu Nakagawa | 1962 - 2023 | Obituary
By Big Island Times Report | May 27, 2023
Gary Tamotsu Nakagawa | 1962 - 2023 | Obituary
Trudy Chizue Sugiyama | 1955 - 2023 | Obituary
By Big Island Times Report | May 27, 2023
Trudy Chizue Sugiyama | 1955 - 2023 | Obituary
Carl Keoni Manliguis | 2023 | Obituary
By Big Island Times Report | May 27, 2023
Carl Keoni Manliguis | 2023 | Obituary
Alfredo Manglallan Gacula, Jr. | 2023 | Obituary
By Big Island Times Report | May 27, 2023
Alfredo Manglallan Gacula, Jr. | 2023 | Obituary
Hirono marks second anniversary of COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, says legislation was important step in ending 'senseless violence'
By Big Island Times Report | May 25, 2023
Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) is marking the two-year anniversary of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act signed into law by President Joe Biden as a critical time in the fight to keep Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities safe.
Hawaii governor touts progress on some of state's 'biggest challenges’
By Big Island Times Report | May 25, 2023
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green is touting some of the changes his administration has implemented during his first six months in office.
First Amendment advocate: "It is a tribute, frankly, to this legislature that after all these years it has agreed to reinstate the shield law."
By Big Island Times Report | May 23, 2023
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green is considering whether to sign a bill that would restore reporters' right to withhold their sources and unpublished information from courts.
Reproductive and sexual health data protection legislation proposed by Sen. Hirono: 'Everyone should be able to trust that their data is safe'
By Big Island Times Report | May 22, 2023
On May 17, U.S. Sens. Mazie J. Hirono (D-Hawaii), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and 11 fellow senators re-introduced the “My Body, My Data Act,” which is legislation designed to create a national standard to protect reproductive and sexual health data.
Schatz introduces bill to protect student veterans and help them ‘recoup their benefits’
By Tamara Browning | May 21, 2023
U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Mike Rounds (R-South Dakota) reintroduced a bill on May 13 that would improve access to higher education information and restore benefits for military veterans.
Hideo Gushiken of Hilo, Hawaii | 2023 | Obituary
By Big Island Times Report | May 20, 2023
Hideo Gushiken of Hilo, Hawaii | 2023 | Obituary
Janette Jane Carreira | 2023 | Obituary
By Big Island Times Report | May 20, 2023
Janette Jane Carreira | 2023 | Obituary
Stephanie Jean Castillo | 1948 - 2023 | Obituary
By Big Island Times Report | May 20, 2023
Stephanie Jean Castillo | 1948 - 2023 | Obituary
Dan Alan Cole | 1950 - 2023 | Obituary
By Big Island Times Report | May 20, 2023
Dan Alan Cole | 1950 - 2023 | Obituary
Terry Joyce Okuda of Hilo, Hawaii | 2023 | Obituary
By Big Island Times Report | May 20, 2023
Terry Joyce Okuda of Hilo, Hawaii | 2023 | Obituary