News from October 2019


Gas prices near zip code 96781 for the week of September 30 - October 6

The average cost for a gallon of midgrade unleaded gas in or near zip code 96781 for the week of September 30 - October 6 is $4.01, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $3.99.


Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Waimea for the week of September 30-October 6

The Shell at 65-1200 Mamalahoa Highway is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Waimea for the week of September 30-October 6, according to GasBuddy.com.


VA reports decrease in number of appointments at VA Pacific Islands HCS health facility in Kahului in July

The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System, subsidiary 459GA in Kahului, Hawaii scheduled 2,884 pending appointments in July compared to 2,896 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.


Best station to purchase premium gas near zip code 96781

The Texaco at 192 Kinoole St. in Hilo is selling the cheapest premium gasoline near zip code 96781 this week, according to GasBuddy.com.


Total OASDI retired beneficiaries in Hawaii zip 96727 increases in 2018

There were 955 total OASDI retired beneficiaries in Hawaii zip code 96727 in 2018, a 3.2 percent increase over 2017, which had only 925 total retired beneficiaries, according to the official Social Security Administration website.


Gas prices near zip code 96781 for the week of September 30 - October 6

The average cost for a gallon of premium gas in or near zip code 96781 for the week of September 30 - October 6 is $4.24, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $4.23.


577 residents die of unintentional injuries in Hawaii in 2016

There were 577 Hawaii residents who died of unintentional injuries in 2016, a 7.6 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.


Best station to purchase regular gas near zip code 96771

The Shell at 2200 Kinoole St. in Hilo is selling the cheapest regular gasoline near zip code 96771 this week, according to GasBuddy.com.


Best station to purchase regular gas near zip code 96840

The Lex Brodie’s Kona Express Gas at 75-5570 Kuakini Highway in Kailua Kona is selling the cheapest regular gasoline near zip code 96840 this week, according to GasBuddy.com.


Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Waikoloa for the week of September 30-October 6

The Shell at 69-250 Waikoloa Beach Drive is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Waikoloa for the week of September 30-October 6, according to GasBuddy.com.


VA reports decrease in number of appointments at VA Pacific Islands HCS health facility in Kahului in August

The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System, subsidiary 459GA in Kahului, Hawaii scheduled 2,884 pending appointments in August compared to 2,896 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.


Best station to purchase diesel gas near zip code 96840

The 76 at 74-5533 Luhia St. in Kailua Kona is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline near zip code 96840 this week, according to GasBuddy.com.


Best station to purchase diesel gas near zip code 96771

The Shell at 2200 Kinoole St. in Hilo is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline near zip code 96771 this week, according to GasBuddy.com.


Best station to purchase midgrade unleaded gas near zip code 96772

The Aloha at 92-8674 Lotus Blossom Lane in Ocean View is selling the cheapest midgrade unleaded gasoline near zip code 96772 this week, according to GasBuddy.com.


Best station to purchase premium gas near zip code 96771

The Shell at 2200 Kinoole St. in Hilo is selling the cheapest premium gasoline near zip code 96771 this week, according to GasBuddy.com.


Gas prices near zip code 96778 for the week of September 30 - October 6

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 96778 for the week of September 30 - October 6 is $3.77, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $3.75.


Total OASDI retired beneficiaries in Hawaii zip 96726 increases in 2018

There were 255 total OASDI retired beneficiaries in Hawaii zip code 96726 in 2018, a 2 percent increase over 2017, which had only 250 total retired beneficiaries, according to the official Social Security Administration website.


VA reports increase in number of appointments at VA Pacific Islands HCS health facility in Urban Honolulu in July

The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System, subsidiary 459 in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii scheduled 26,706 pending appointments in July compared to 25,379 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.


Gas prices near zip code 96778 for the week of September 30 - October 6

The average cost for a gallon of midgrade unleaded gas in or near zip code 96778 for the week of September 30 - October 6 is $4.04, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $4.04.


342 residents die of chronic lower respiratory disease in Hawaii in 2016

There were 342 Hawaii residents who died of chronic lower respiratory disease (CLRD) in 2016, a 3 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.