News from February 2021
Makers of blood-thinning drug ordered to pay $834 million for misrepresenting drug
By Trina Thomas | Feb 18, 2021
The makers of Plavix, a blood-thinning medication, were recently ordered by a Hawaii judge to pay $834 million from illegally marketing and lacking the necessary health-risk warnings.
HB 103 seeks to limit length of Ige's emergency orders
By Solange DeLisle | Feb 18, 2021
Some Hawaii lawmakers have backed a bill that would restrict Gov. David Ige's (D-HI) powers when it comes to emergency orders.
Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Waimea for the week of February 1-7
By Big Island Times | Feb 18, 2021
The Waimea Express at 65-1210 Kawaihae Road is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Waimea for the week of February 1-7, according to GasBuddy.com.
Stations with the cheapest midgrade gas in Waikoloa for the week of February 1-7
By Big Island Times | Feb 18, 2021
The Shell at 69-250 Waikoloa Beach Drive is selling the cheapest midgrade gasoline in Waikoloa for the week of February 1-7, according to GasBuddy.com.
VA reports increase in number of appointments at VA Pacific Islands HCS health facility in Kailua in September
By Big Island Times | Feb 18, 2021
The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System, subsidiary 459GC in Kailua, Hawaii scheduled 1,567 pending appointments in September compared to 1,535 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.
VA reports decrease in number of appointments at VA Pacific Islands HCS health facility in Hilo in September
By Big Island Times | Feb 17, 2021
The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System, subsidiary 459GB in Hilo, Hawaii scheduled 1,860 pending appointments in September compared to 1,984 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.
Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Pahoa for the week of February 1-7
By Big Island Times | Feb 17, 2021
The Aloha at 15-2660 Keaau-Pahoa Road is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Pahoa for the week of February 1-7, according to GasBuddy.com.
Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Ocean View for the week of February 1-7
By Big Island Times | Feb 17, 2021
The Spirit at 92-1329 Prince Kuhio Blvd. is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Ocean View for the week of February 1-7, according to GasBuddy.com.
Hawaii urges residents to review special enrollment period for health care
By Caleb Lombardo | Feb 16, 2021
The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs issued a statement that encouraged Hawaii residents to review the special enrollment period for health care in the state.
Hawaiian graduation rates decline amid pandemic
By Karen Kidd | Feb 16, 2021
As Hawaii Department of Education Superintendent Dr. Christina Kishimoto heads into her fourth year in that seat, it appears the state's graduation rate, which had been on the upswing, is going down, the Honolulu Civil Beat reported earlier this month.
Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Mountain View for the week of February 1-7
By Big Island Times | Feb 16, 2021
The Aloha at 18-1314 Volcano Road is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Mountain View for the week of February 1-7, according to GasBuddy.com.
Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Kurtistown for the week of February 1-7
By Big Island Times | Feb 16, 2021
The 76 at 4809 Hawaii-11 is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Kurtistown for the week of February 1-7, according to GasBuddy.com.
VA reports increase in number of appointments at VA Pacific Islands HCS health facility in Kahului in September
By Big Island Times | Feb 16, 2021
The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System, subsidiary 459GA in Kahului, Hawaii scheduled 2,550 pending appointments in September compared to 2,526 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.
Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Kealakekua for the week of February 1-7
By Big Island Times | Feb 15, 2021
The Shell at 79-7257 Mamalahoa Highway is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Kealakekua for the week of February 1-7, according to GasBuddy.com.
VA reports decrease in number of appointments at VA Pacific Islands HCS health facility in Urban Honolulu in September
By Big Island Times | Feb 15, 2021
The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System, subsidiary 459 in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii scheduled 20,952 pending appointments in September compared to 21,499 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.
Stations with the cheapest midgrade gas in Kealakekua for the week of February 1-7
By Big Island Times | Feb 15, 2021
The Hele at 81-6673 Mamalahoa Highway is selling the cheapest midgrade gasoline in Kealakekua for the week of February 1-7, according to GasBuddy.com.
Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Kailua-Kona for the week of February 1-7
By Big Island Times | Feb 14, 2021
The Big Island Energy at 74-574 Honokohau St. is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Kailua-Kona for the week of February 1-7, according to GasBuddy.com.
Stations with the cheapest midgrade gas in Kawaihae for the week of February 1-7
By Big Island Times | Feb 14, 2021
The Ohana Fuels at 61-3657 Akoni Pule Highway is selling the cheapest midgrade gasoline in Kawaihae for the week of February 1-7, according to GasBuddy.com.
Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Honokaa for the week of February 1-7
By Big Island Times | Feb 13, 2021
The 76 at 45-3533 Mamane St. is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Honokaa for the week of February 1-7, according to GasBuddy.com.
Stations with the cheapest midgrade gas in Kailua Kona for the week of February 1-7
By Big Island Times | Feb 13, 2021
The Hele at 74-5590 Palani Road, Suite 30 is selling the cheapest midgrade gasoline in Kailua Kona for the week of February 1-7, according to GasBuddy.com.