Teachers union disputes DOH’s reopening metrics
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is urging all schools statewide to only allow distance learning through the second quarter after claiming that the state’s metrics for reopening schools are far less strict than those recommended by federal health authorities.
FCC fines Sandwich Isles nearly $50M
The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday fined Sandwich Isles Communications, its parent company and the owner of both entities nearly $50 million for violations that resulted in millions of dollars in improper payments.
Applications still up for food stamps
If you’re a recipient of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, stay alert for potential text scams.
Obituaries for October 1
Kyong Ae Chong, 70, of Hilo died Sept. 29 at the Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in South Korea, she was a retired cook. Survivors are asked to contact Dodo Mortuary at 935-5751.
Your Views for October 1
‘Every 11 minutes’
Proud in Pink: ACS announces campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This October, don’t be surprised to see more men around the Big Island wearing pink. The American Cancer Society Hawaii Island’s Real Men Wear Pink campaign is running all month to raise awareness and money all throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Abstract Only! 10th anniversary exhibit opens Friday
The Abstract Only! 10th anniversary exhibit will open with a modified open house from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday at the Wailoa Center in Hilo. There will not be the usual celebratory First Friday reception or awards ceremony.
Kau Kau Kailua returns; Celebration of Kailua Village cuisine to last three months
No new cases at Life Care Center
All residents and staff at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center have tested negative for COVID-19 during the facility’s last round of testing, Executive Director Gail Kahookele said Tuesday.
Your Views for September 30
Bubble concerns
Obituaries for September 30
Jeffrey Choi, 79, of Hilo died Sept. 28 at home. Born in Wahiawa, Oahu, he was a retired attorney and Hawaii District Court judge. No services. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Donations to Hawaii Care Choices, 1011 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720. Survived by wife, Kathleen Choi; son, Rodney Mark (Kris) Choi; daughter, Beth (Dan) Hebert; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for September 29
Rita Paris Cowell, 85, of Captain Cook died July 14 at home. Born in Honolulu, she was a coffee entrepreneur, realtor, lifelong swimmer and scuba diver, artist and member of the Daughters of Hawaii and Christ Episcopal Church. Private services at a later date. Survived by husband, Skip Cowell of Captain Cook; daughter, Cindy Cowell of Sacramento, Calif.; sons, Fred (Heide) Cowell of Kaleho, Kauai, and Robert (Amy) Cowell of Captain Cook; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Flags donated to state veterans home
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3830 delivered donated American flags to Yukio Okutsu Veterans State Home on Monday afternoon.
Let’s Talk Food: Rice noodles
Your Views for September 28
Minimal traffic impact
Where are they now? A successful lawyer, St. Joe alum Paul Geiger doesn’t let Chicago winters keep him from surfing
Paul Geiger grew up surfing at Honolii and never left the water even when he moved to Chicago.
Volcano Watch: HVO’s new website is more accessible and mobile-friendly
You may have seen the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory’s “Caldera Chronicles” article about their new-and-improved website, in which they hint at a change coming to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory’s website, too. It’s true!
Marzo, Roth on health care
Community First is a Hawaii Island-based nonprofit founded in 2014 by Barry Taniguchi. We serve as a neutral forum for the community to come together to find solutions to improve health and lower medical costs based on the community good. We believe that health care is caring for health and not just treating disease, and caring for health is “all our kuleana.”
Your Views for September 27
Hawaiian Telcom responds
‘We’ve got one shot at this’: Leaders discuss Oct. 15 reopening
The director of the state Department of Economic Development and Tourism said Friday he feels “confident the state is ready” to reopen the islands to increased tourism on Oct. 15.
