News from February 2021
Kaiali'i Kahele's campaign committee receives $500 from Hoala Greevy
By Big Island Times | Feb 13, 2021
The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Kaiali'i Kahele, Kahele for Congress, received $500 from Hoala Greevy on February 12, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
Big Island Times area weekly mass times
By Big Island Times | Feb 13, 2021
The following parishes in the Big Island Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
Stations with the cheapest midgrade gas in Hilo for the week of February 1-7
By Big Island Times | Feb 13, 2021
The Hele at 434 Kamehameha Ave. is selling the cheapest midgrade gasoline in Hilo for the week of February 1-7, according to GasBuddy.com.
Ige discusses vaccine, economic efforts in State of the State Address
By April Bamburg | Feb 12, 2021
Gov. David Ige delivered the annual state of the state message to the Hawaii legislature on Jan. 25, according to an Office of the Governor press release.
Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Hawi-Kapaau for the week of February 1-7
By Big Island Times | Feb 12, 2021
The Aloha at 54-3695 Akoni Pule Highway is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Hawi-Kapaau for the week of February 1-7, according to GasBuddy.com.
Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Hilo for the week of February 1-7
By Big Island Times | Feb 12, 2021
The Safeway at 381 Makaala St. is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Hilo for the week of February 1-7, according to GasBuddy.com.
Stations with the cheapest premium gas in Hilo for the week of February 1-7
By Big Island Times | Feb 12, 2021
The Shell at 1104 Kilauea Ave. is selling the cheapest premium gasoline in Hilo for the week of February 1-7, according to GasBuddy.com.
Landowner donates hundreds of acres of rainforest for public lands use, protection in Pia Valley
By April Bamburg | Feb 11, 2021
Hundreds of acres of rainforest in Hawaii’s Pia Valley will forever be protected after landowner Patricia Godfrey donated the 300-acre parcel in the southern Ko’olau mountains to be public land managed by DLNR’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), the Department of Land and Natural Resources reported.
Hawaii issues update on jobless benefits
By Christopher Mobley | Feb 11, 2021
The State of Hawaii has issued an update to jobless benefits for those waiting for their payments through one of two extension programs, Hawaii News Now reported.
Saiki: 'The University of Hawaii must no longer manage Mauna Kea'
By Christopher Mobley | Feb 11, 2021
During a House Chamber meeting with the new legislative session, House Speaker Scott Saiki spoke on a number of issues, including COVID-19 vaccine distribution and other struggles faced by Mauna Kea, KHON 2 reported.
Lowen introduces legislation to hold producers accountable for plastic management
By Christopher Mobley | Feb 11, 2021
State Rep. Nicole Lowen has introduced new legislation to insure that producers remain responsible for their management of plastic packaging.
UH responds to calls to end management of Maunakea state lands
By Christopher Mobley | Feb 11, 2021
The University of Hawaiʻi issued a press release responding to calls to end its management of Maunakea state lands.
AAC donates $2 million to Hawai’i food supply
By Christopher Mobley | Feb 11, 2021
American AgCredit (AAC) pledged $2 million to support GoFarm Hawai‘i, according to a University of Hawai'i press release.
Medical experts remind public of cancer dangers amid pandemic
By Christopher Mobley | Feb 11, 2021
The University of Hawai’i has issued a statement detailing an open letter by medical experts that warns residents to still be wary of the dangers of cancer amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawai’i nonprofits offer assistance during COVID-19 pandemic
By Christopher Mobley | Feb 11, 2021
The University of Hawai’i has issued a press release detailing the efforts of nonprofit group Ke Kula Nui O Waimānalo (KKNOW).
University of Hawaiʻi reminds residents to be cautious when visiting Maunakea summit
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 11, 2021
University of Hawaiʻi News is advising local residents to exercise caution when traveling to the summit of Maunakea.
UH Cancer Center to serve as setting for Disney+ series
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 11, 2021
The University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center will be featured as the setting of a new Disney+ original series, according to a news release by the University of Hawaiʻi.
University of Hawaiʻi provides over 200 free COVID-19 for homeless individuals
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 11, 2021
The University of Hawaiʻi recently announced that approximately 200 homeless individuals have received free COVID-19 tests through the Hawaiʻi Homeless Outreach and Medical Education (H.O.M.E.) Project.
Hawaii lawmakers seek to prevent indefinite emergency protections that promote beach erosion
By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 11, 2021
Hawaii lawmakers are looking for a way to save Hawaii’s beaches from disappearing, as efforts by some beach-front property owners meant to protect their property create increased erosion of beach sand.
Stations with the cheapest midgrade gas in Waikoloa for the week of January 25-31
By Big Island Times | Feb 11, 2021
The Texaco at 68-1845 Waikoloa Road is selling the cheapest midgrade gasoline in Waikoloa for the week of January 25-31, according to GasBuddy.com.