News from 2020
DLNR: Pathway to 30×30: DAR releases roadmap highlighting the Holomua: Marine 30×30 Initiative
By Press release submission | Dec 15, 2020
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
By Big Island Times | Dec 15, 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
By Big Island Times | Dec 15, 2020
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
By Big Island Times | Dec 15, 2020
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.
Paul Dinino donates $250 to Kaiali'i Kahele's campaign committee in September
By Big Island Times | Dec 15, 2020
Paul Dinino donated $250 to Kaiali'i Kahele during September.
VA reports decrease in number of appointments at VA Pacific Islands HCS health facility in Ewa Beach in June
By Big Island Times | Dec 15, 2020
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
By Press release submission | Dec 14, 2020
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
By Big Island Times | Dec 14, 2020
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.
Karen Green donates $250 to Kaiali'i Kahele's campaign committee in September
By Big Island Times | Dec 14, 2020
Karen Green donated $250 to Kaiali'i Kahele during September.
Stations with the cheapest midgrade gas in Kealakekua for the week of November 30-December 6
By Big Island Times | Dec 14, 2020
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
By Big Island Times | Dec 14, 2020
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
By Press release submission | Dec 14, 2020
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
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Dec 14, 2020
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
By Trina Thomas | Dec 14, 2020
Food, social and educational programs were the focus of Hawaii County Council members as they split $100,000 in COVID-19 relief funds.
HAWAIʻI COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY: Phone Number
By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2020
Our phone number is 808-935-0031.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: Reports ten new cases of Coronavirus on Hawaii Island
By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2020
The Department of Health reports ten new cases of Coronavirus on Hawaii Island.
New leader inaugurated by Hawaii County
By Abigael Litao | Dec 13, 2020
Mitch Roth has taken office as Hawaii County’s new mayor.
HOLOMUA HAWAI'I: Help for your small business!
By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2020
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
By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2020
The economic and social burden of the pandemic this year has been felt across the County of Hawaii.
Mayor Mitch Roth - New Elected Mayor
By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2020
It is an honor and privilege to have been elected to serve as the Mayor of this amazing county!