News from December 2020
Enrollment in Hawaii Community College's fire science EMT training stays 'steady' despite COVID-19
By Juliette Fairley | Dec 31, 2020
With a broad range of classes, including fire suppression, human biology, advanced wildland firefighting, anatomy, physiology and firefighting strategies, students who attend Hawaii Community College's emergency medical technician (EMT) training can expect to be prepared to help people in their communities.
Christopher Johnson donates $25 to Kaiali'i Kahele's campaign committee in September
By Big Island Times | Dec 31, 2020
Christopher Johnson donated $25 to Kaiali'i Kahele during September.
Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Waikoloa for the week of December 14-20
By Big Island Times | Dec 31, 2020
The Shell at 69-250 Waikoloa Beach Drive is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Waikoloa for the week of December 14-20, according to GasBuddy.com.
Stations with the cheapest midgrade gas in Waikoloa for the week of December 14-20
By Big Island Times | Dec 31, 2020
The Texaco at 68-1845 Waikoloa Road is selling the cheapest midgrade gasoline in Waikoloa for the week of December 14-20, according to GasBuddy.com.
DWS: South Kohala Water Conservation Notice
By Press release submission | Dec 30, 2020
Affected Areas: Kawaihae, Kawaihae Harbor, Hapuna Beach Resort, Mauna Kea Beach Resort, Puakō, Mauna Lani Resort; South Kohala, Hawai‘i
HDOT: Highways Annual Report Available Online
By Press release submission | Dec 30, 2020
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Highways Division is making its annual Act 100 report for 2020 available onlin
Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Pahoa for the week of December 14-20
By Big Island Times | Dec 30, 2020
The Aloha at 15-2660 Keaau-Pahoa Road is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Pahoa for the week of December 14-20, according to GasBuddy.com.
Edward Selfe donates $25 to Kaiali'i Kahele's campaign committee in September
By Big Island Times | Dec 30, 2020
Edward Selfe donated $25 to Kaiali'i Kahele during September.
Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Mountain View for the week of December 14-20
By Big Island Times | Dec 30, 2020
The Aloha at 18-1314 Volcano Road is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Mountain View for the week of December 14-20, according to GasBuddy.com.
GOVERNOR DAVID IGE: Making the Hawai‘i Pandemic Action Plan work
By Press release submission | Dec 30, 2020
The governor’s Pandemic Action Plan focuses on protecting public health, reviving the economy and strengthening our community.
HDOA: Reports Submitted for Legislative Session 2021
By Press release submission | Dec 29, 2020
Reports Submitted for Legislative Session 2021.
Salil Deshpande donates $25 to Kaiali'i Kahele's campaign committee in September
By Big Island Times | Dec 29, 2020
Salil Deshpande donated $25 to Kaiali'i Kahele during September.
Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Kurtistown for the week of December 14-20
By Big Island Times | Dec 29, 2020
The 76 at 4809 Hawaii-11 is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Kurtistown for the week of December 14-20, according to GasBuddy.com.
Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Keauhou for the week of December 14-20
By Big Island Times | Dec 29, 2020
The Aloha at 78-6831 Alii Drive is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Keauhou for the week of December 14-20, according to GasBuddy.com.
HAWAII STATE SENATE: $195,000 Grant Was Awarded to Hale O Hawaiʻi
By Press release submission | Dec 28, 2020
Senator Joy San Buenaventura recently attended a presentation where a $195,000 grant was awarded to Hale O Hawaiʻi to buy property and build a new affordable home for a family displaced by the 2018 Kilauea eruption.
Hawaii County's first female fire captain enjoys mentoring new recruits
By Juliette Fairley | Dec 28, 2020
When Melanie Keolanui applied to be a firefighter 16 years ago, she didn’t think it was a career for women. Not only was she offered a job after submitting her resume, but she has become the first woman promoted to fire captain in Hawaii County.
Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Kawaihae for the week of December 14-20
By Big Island Times | Dec 28, 2020
The Ohana Fuels at 61-3657 Akoni Pule Highway is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Kawaihae for the week of December 14-20, according to GasBuddy.com.
Erika Petersen donates $25 to Kaiali'i Kahele's campaign committee in September
By Big Island Times | Dec 28, 2020
Erika Petersen donated $25 to Kaiali'i Kahele during September.
Stations with the cheapest midgrade gas in Kealakekua for the week of December 14-20
By Big Island Times | Dec 28, 2020
The Hele at 81-6673 Mamalahoa Highway is selling the cheapest midgrade gasoline in Kealakekua for the week of December 14-20, according to GasBuddy.com.
HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Is Playing a Leading Role in Covid-19 Care and Vaccine Distribution
By Press release submission | Dec 28, 2020
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii is playing a leading role in COVID-19 care and vaccine distribution in our state. They received their first shipment of 975 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine last week Wednesday, and started administering shots the following day.