News from December 2020


Big Island Times area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Big Island Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.


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

The 76 at 45-3533 Mamane St. is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Honokaa for the week of December 7-13, according to GasBuddy.com.


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

The Hele at 434 Kamehameha Ave. is selling the cheapest midgrade gasoline in Hilo for the week of December 7-13, according to GasBuddy.com.


HDOT: Hawaii Island Lane Closures For The Week Of Dec. 19 – Dec. 25, 2020

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.


MKAOC: Keck PV Installation

Congrats to the W. M. Keck Observatory and Duke Energy’s REC Solar on completing the Keck PV installation at the summit.


HSTA: Files labor board complaint over illegal furloughs

The Hawaii State Teachers Association Friday filed a prohibited practice complaint (PPC) with the Hawaii Labor Relations Board (HLRB), challenging the state’s unilateral imposition of furloughs on more than 13,000 HSTA members starting Jan. 4.



42 newly enrolled VA Pacific Islands HCS patients seek medical appointments in November 2020

The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System reported that 42 patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested an appointments but had not received one during the period ending December 1.


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

The Safeway at 381 Makaala St. is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Hilo for the week of December 7-13, according to GasBuddy.com.


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

The Shell at 1104 Kilauea Ave. is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Hilo for the week of December 7-13, according to GasBuddy.com.


DOH: Thousands of COVID-19 Vaccines Arrive

Hawai‘i Department of Health issued the following announcement on Dec. 16.Hawai’i received another shipment of COVID-19 vaccines today.


HPD: Hawai‘i Police Sign Waving to Promote Safe Driving

This holiday season, the Hawai‘i Police Department is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to spread the message about the dangers of drunk driving.


HIDOE: Free Grab-and-Go meals program extended through Jun. 30, 2021 at 203 public schools

The Grab-and-Go school meals program providing free meals to children ages 18 and younger at 203 public schools has been extended through Jun. 30, 2021.


Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Waimea for the week of November 30-December 6

The Shell at 64-5196 Kinohou St. is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Waimea for the week of November 30-December 6, according to GasBuddy.com.



Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Waimea for the week of November 30-December 6

The Ohana Fuels at 64-964 Mamalahoa Highway is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Waimea for the week of November 30-December 6, according to GasBuddy.com.


VA reports increase in number of appointments at VA Pacific Islands HCS health facility in Kaunakakai in June

The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System, subsidiary 459QB in Kaunakakai, Hawaii scheduled 74 pending appointments in June compared to 49 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.


Stations with the cheapest premium gas in Pahoa for the week of November 30-December 6

The Aloha at 15-2660 Keaau-Pahoa Road is selling the cheapest premium gasoline in Pahoa for the week of November 30-December 6, according to GasBuddy.com.



Stations with the cheapest midgrade gas in Waikoloa for the week of November 30-December 6

The Texaco at 68-1845 Waikoloa Road is selling the cheapest midgrade gasoline in Waikoloa for the week of November 30-December 6, according to GasBuddy.com.