News from November 2020


Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Kealakekua for the week of November 16-22

The Shell at 79-7257 Mamalahoa Highway is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Kealakekua for the week of November 16-22, according to GasBuddy.com.


Three businesses in zip 96764 had fewer than five employees in 2017

There were three businesses in Hawaii zip code 96764 that had fewer than five employees in 2017, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.


Stations with the cheapest midgrade gas in Kealakekua for the week of November 16-22

The Hele at 81-6673 Mamalahoa Highway is selling the cheapest midgrade gasoline in Kealakekua for the week of November 16-22, according to GasBuddy.com.


HPD: Reports Highway 190 is closed due to brush fire

Please avoid the area as there is smoke and fire crews on the roadway.


GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Transpacific Travel

Inter-island travel procedures were not changed in the new proclamation.


DOH: Mental Health Hotline

The holidays can be stressful, even more so during a global pandemic. Free mental health telehealth services are available.


COUNTY COVID TASK FORCE ON EDUCATION AND PREVENTION: Available Assistance

The County of Hawaii COVID-19 Prevention and Education Task Force is working 7 days a week to help local small businesses reduce their risk to COVID-19.


HAWAII COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY: Getting together with friends

With the holidays approaching, its important to remember to socialize safely.


Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Kailua-Kona for the week of November 16-22

The Big Island Energy at 74-574 Honokohau St. is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Kailua-Kona for the week of November 16-22, according to GasBuddy.com.


Stations with the cheapest midgrade gas in Kailua Kona for the week of November 16-22

The Hele at 73-4796 Kanalani St. Bb is selling the cheapest midgrade gasoline in Kailua Kona for the week of November 16-22, according to GasBuddy.com.


Six businesses in zip 96704 had between 10 and 19 employees in 2017

There were six businesses in Hawaii zip code 96704 that had between 10 and 19 employees in 2017, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.


Stations with the cheapest midgrade gas in Hilo for the week of November 16-22

The Hele at 434 Kamehameha Ave. is selling the cheapest midgrade gasoline in Hilo for the week of November 16-22, according to GasBuddy.com.


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 November 16-22

The 76 at 45-3533 Mamane St. is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Honokaa for the week of November 16-22, according to GasBuddy.com.


Google employee Ram Srikant contributes a total of $500 to Democratic Party candidate Kaiali'i Kahele

Google employee Ram Srikant has contributed a total of $500 to Democratic Party candidate Kaiali'i Kahele


14 businesses in zip 96704 had between five and nine employees in 2017

There were 14 businesses in Hawaii zip code 96704 that had between five and nine employees in 2017, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.


Hawaiian beef production company works to keep meat local

Hawaii imports most of its beef, but a start-up ranching and slaughtering company hopes to boost the production and consumption of island-raised meat.


Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Hilo for the week of November 16-22

The Shell at 1104 Kilauea Ave. is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Hilo for the week of November 16-22, according to GasBuddy.com.


Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Hilo for the week of November 16-22

The Safeway at 381 Makaala St. is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Hilo for the week of November 16-22, according to GasBuddy.com.


Google employee Peter Doege contributes a total of $250 to Democratic Party candidate Kaiali'i Kahele

Google employee Peter Doege has contributed a total of $250 to Democratic Party candidate Kaiali'i Kahele