News from December 2020


HAWAII STATE JUDICIARY: Adoptions More Joyful Despite COVID-19

In a year when staying within your bubble and social distancing were the norm, adoption celebrations became more joyful because they could be shared with family, friends, and classmates in multiple locations, thanks to Zoom.


HHC: Moves Proposed Limited Gaming Legislation Forward

The Hawaiian Homes Commission (HHC) has approved a draft Legislative proposal that would allow limited casino gaming in the form of a single integrated resort property in Kapolei, Oʻahu.



Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Kurtistown for the week of December 7-13

The 76 at 4809 Hawaii-11 is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Kurtistown for the week of December 7-13, according to GasBuddy.com.


DCCA: Beware of Looming COVID-19 Vaccine Scams

The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) reminds Hawaii residents to guard against scam attempts tied to the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.


Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Mountain View for the week of December 7-13

The Aloha at 18-1314 Volcano Road is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Mountain View for the week of December 7-13, according to GasBuddy.com.


DHHL: Receives Approval for Pilot Down Payment Program

The Hawaiian Homes Commission (HHC) has approved a pilot loan program and an associated budget for an initiative that will provide applicants on the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) Waiting List with down payment assistance for a fee-simple residential purchase off Hawaiian Home Lands on Oʻahu.


HDOT: Holiday Schedule for HOV and Contraflow Lanes

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) will not run special use lanes such as the Zipperlane, the Highway 130 Contraflow, and the Kuhio Highway Contraflow from Friday, Dec. 25, through Sunday, Jan. 3, due to lower holiday traffic volumes. Special use lane operations will resume Monday, Jan. 4.


Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Keauhou for the week of December 7-13

The Aloha at 78-6831 Alii Drive is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Keauhou for the week of December 7-13, according to GasBuddy.com.


Stations with the cheapest midgrade gas in Kealakekua for the week of December 7-13

The Hele at 81-6673 Mamalahoa Highway is selling the cheapest midgrade gasoline in Kealakekua for the week of December 7-13, according to GasBuddy.com.



Nonprofit calls on individual action to help keep beaches of Hawaii's Big Island clean

A nonprofit organization called Keep Puako Beautiful coordinates beach cleanups along the west coast of the Big Island of Hawaii and the woman who heads the group told the Ohana Times just one person can make a difference in helping to clean up beaches.



Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Kealakekua for the week of December 7-13

The Shell at 79-7257 Mamalahoa Highway is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Kealakekua for the week of December 7-13, according to GasBuddy.com.


Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Kailua-Kona for the week of December 7-13

The Big Island Energy at 74-574 Honokohau St. is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Kailua-Kona for the week of December 7-13, according to GasBuddy.com.


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Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Kailua Kona for the week of December 7-13

The 76 at 74-5035 Queen Kan.'Ahumanu Highway is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Kailua Kona for the week of December 7-13, according to GasBuddy.com.


Stations with the cheapest midgrade gas in Kailua Kona for the week of December 7-13

The Aloha at 75-934 Henry St. is selling the cheapest midgrade gasoline in Kailua Kona for the week of December 7-13, according to GasBuddy.com.