News from February 2021
Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Kurtistown for the week of January 25-31
By Big Island Times | Feb 9, 2021
The 76 at 4809 Hawaii-11 is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Kurtistown for the week of January 25-31, according to GasBuddy.com.
Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Mountain View for the week of January 25-31
By Big Island Times | Feb 9, 2021
The Aloha at 18-1314 Volcano Road is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Mountain View for the week of January 25-31, according to GasBuddy.com.
Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Keauhou for the week of January 25-31
By Big Island Times | Feb 8, 2021
The Aloha at 78-6831 Alii Drive is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Keauhou for the week of January 25-31, according to GasBuddy.com.
Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Kealakekua for the week of January 25-31
By Big Island Times | Feb 8, 2021
The Shell at 79-7257 Mamalahoa Highway is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Kealakekua for the week of January 25-31, according to GasBuddy.com.
Big Island gets new solar-powered factory
By Elyse Kelly | Feb 7, 2021
A new solar-powered factory is molding plastic for local use at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawai‘i Authority’s (NELHA) Hawaiʻi Ocean Science and Technology (HOST) park.
Hawaii Tourism Authority: 94% of visitors 'satisfied' with recent visits
By Christopher Mobley | Feb 7, 2021
Most mainland visitors are satisfied with their recent trips to Hawaii despite COVID-19 restrictions and mandates, according to a Hawaii Tourism Authority survey, which was conducted by Anthology.
Hawaii public school teachers received $40,000 in grants last year
By Christopher Mobley | Feb 7, 2021
The Hawaii State Federal Credit Union announced that nearly $40,000 in grants were awarded to Hawaii public school teachers in 2020.
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii donates $95,000 to provide health care to homeless
By Christopher Mobley | Feb 7, 2021
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii has awarded a $95,000 grant to HOPE Services, according to West Hawaii Today.
Programs for Hawaii schoolchildren suffer during COVID-19 pandemic
By Christopher Mobley | Feb 7, 2021
Programs and organizations that benefit Hawaii’s schoolchildren have suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic due to budget cuts, according to reports.
Hawaii Community Lending recognized for helping community members
By Christopher Mobley | Feb 7, 2021
Hawaii Community Lending was recently acknowledged for their help with local residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawaii to receive $12 million in grants to fight homelessness
By Christopher Mobley | Feb 7, 2021
Hawaii is set to receive more than $12 million in grant funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Continuum of Care Program.
COVID-19 restrictions haven't kept Hawaii visitors from being 'mostly happy,' tourism authority study says
By Karen Kidd | Feb 7, 2021
COVID-19 didn't keep most visitors to Hawaii during a two-week period that included the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays from enjoying themselves, a recent study found.
Hawaii labor market shows signs of stagnation
By Caleb Lombardo | Feb 7, 2021
Though 2021 started out with optimism when it comes to getting the country back on track following the coronavirus pandemic, the progress, in Hawaii at least, has been slow to say the least.
Waters: $400 million deficit is 'priority' for Honolulu City Council
By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 7, 2021
With the City of Honolulu facing a $400 million budget deficit, Councilman Tommy Waters, the council’s new chair, has said that his top priority is balancing the city’s budget.
Advocates call for the refunding of the Hawaii Tourism Authority
By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 7, 2021
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), which was defunded by Gov. David Ige last May, could be critically low in funds by June, and some are pushing for Ige to return funding to the agency.
Kilauea's flowing lava brings visitors to historic Big Island lodge
By Elyse Kelly | Feb 7, 2021
Close proximity to volcanic activity makes Kilauea Lodge an attractive destination for tourists, but lava and steam vents aren’t the lodge’s only bid for visitors.
Judge rules state owns disputed Kakaako streets
By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 7, 2021
The Hawaii First Circuit Court recently gave the state a win in a longstanding dispute with Kakaako Land Co. over the ownership of several Kakaako roadways.
State Legislature takes on emerging technologies with privacy legislation
By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 7, 2021
The Hawaii State Legislature is making an effort to regulate the use of "deep fake" technology – the digital alteration of video to make it appear a person is someone else – with legislation that is being presented as protecting privacy.
COVID-19 vaccinations to begin at select Longs Drugs locations
By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 7, 2021
Longs Drugs will be offering COVID-19 vaccinations at seven Hawaii pharmacies starting on Thursday, Feb. 11, with locations in Honolulu, Kaneohe, Hilo, Kahului and Kapaa expected to receive a total of 4,400 doses.
Ige has no plans to change strict travel guidelines
By April Bamburg | Feb 7, 2021
Hawaii Gov. David Ige has decided that there will be no changes in travel restrictions for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, at least until the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issues guidance, KHON 2 reported.