News from 2020


DLNR: Pathway to 30×30: DAR releases roadmap highlighting the Holomua: Marine 30×30 Initiative

The DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) is releasing Holomua: Marine 30×30, a place-based approach to enhance nearshore fisheries and improve fishing opportunities.


VA reports decrease in number of appointments at VA Pacific Islands HCS facilities in November 2020

The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System scheduled 33,320 pending appointments across its 10 locations in November 2020 compared to 46,379 the same month the previous year, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs.


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

The 76 at 4809 Hawaii-11 is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Kurtistown for the week of November 30-December 6, according to GasBuddy.com.


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

The Aloha at 78-6831 Alii Drive is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Keauhou for the week of November 30-December 6, according to GasBuddy.com.



VA reports decrease in number of appointments at VA Pacific Islands HCS health facility in Ewa Beach in June

The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System, subsidiary 459GG in Ewa Beach, Hawaii scheduled 2,275 pending appointments in June compared to 2,623 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.


DHHL: Mortgage Loan Deferral Extended for DHHL Borrowers

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) has extended the postponement of mortgage loan payments for all DHHL direct loans and loans assigned to the Department for an additional three-month period, through March 31, 2021.


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

The Shell at 79-7257 Mamalahoa Highway is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Kealakekua for the week of November 30-December 6, according to GasBuddy.com.



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

The Hele at 81-6673 Mamalahoa Highway is selling the cheapest midgrade gasoline in Kealakekua 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 Lihue in June

The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System, subsidiary 459GD in Lihue, Hawaii scheduled 1,978 pending appointments in June compared to 1,970 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.


WAIKOLOA: Lava Lava Beach Club is Reopening

We are reopening on Monday, December 14th 2020. Our hours of operation 1:30pm to 9:00pm daily.


Kona Airport expands post-arrival COVID-19 testing for trans-Pacific travelers

All trans-Pacific travelers heading to Kona International Airport will now be required to take both a pre-boarding and post-arrival COVID-19 test to bypass the 14-day quarantine requirement.


Hawaii County Council disburses $900,000 in CARES funds

Food, social and educational programs were the focus of Hawaii County Council members as they split $100,000 in COVID-19 relief funds.



DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: Reports ten new cases of Coronavirus on Hawaii Island

The Department of Health reports ten new cases of Coronavirus on Hawaii Island.


New leader inaugurated by Hawaii County

Mitch Roth has taken office as Hawaii County’s new mayor.


HOLOMUA HAWAI'I: Help for your small business!

The County has teamed up with six financial institutions to offer $22 million in CARES Act funding to Hawaii County businesses impacted by Covid-19.


CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY: Hawaii CARES Funds: Food Assistance

The economic and social burden of the pandemic this year has been felt across the County of Hawaii.


Mayor Mitch Roth - New Elected Mayor

It is an honor and privilege to have been elected to serve as the Mayor of this amazing county!