News from February 2021


Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Honokaa for the week of January 25-31

The 76 at 45-3533 Mamane St. is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Honokaa for the week of January 25-31, according to GasBuddy.com.


Big Island Times area weekly mass times

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 January 25-31

The Hele at 434 Kamehameha Ave. is selling the cheapest midgrade gasoline in Hilo for the week of January 25-31, according to GasBuddy.com.


Hawaii considers legalization of gambling to fund native land program

A backlog on a program designed to place Hawaiians with native blood on their native lands has led state authorities to consider legalized gambling as a way to gain much-needed funding.


Stronger response to COVID-19 offers speedy economic recovery for Hawaii

The new administration under President Joe Biden has shown improved chances of curtailing the COVID-19 pandemic that has led to predictions of economic recovery for Hawaii.


Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Hilo for the week of January 25-31

The Shell at 1104 Kilauea Ave. is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Hilo for the week of January 25-31, according to GasBuddy.com.


Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Hilo for the week of January 25-31

The Safeway at 381 Makaala St. is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Hilo for the week of January 25-31, according to GasBuddy.com.


Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Waimea for the week of January 18-24

The Waimea Express at 65-1210 Kawaihae Road is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Waimea for the week of January 18-24, according to GasBuddy.com.


Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Waimea for the week of January 18-24

The Shell at 64-5196 Kinohou St. is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Waimea for the week of January 18-24, according to GasBuddy.com.


Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Pahoa for the week of January 18-24

The Aloha at 15-2660 Keaau-Pahoa Road is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Pahoa for the week of January 18-24, according to GasBuddy.com.



Stations with the cheapest midgrade gas in Waikoloa for the week of January 18-24

The Texaco at 68-1845 Waikoloa Road is selling the cheapest midgrade gasoline in Waikoloa for the week of January 18-24, according to GasBuddy.com.



5,041 people in their sixties in US test positive for COVID-19 during week ending November 27

There were 5,041 people in their sixties who in the United States tested positive for COVID-19 during the week ending November 27.


Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Mountain View for the week of January 18-24

The Aloha at 18-1314 Volcano Road is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Mountain View for the week of January 18-24, according to GasBuddy.com.


Stations with the cheapest premium gas in Naalehu for the week of January 18-24

The 76 at 95-5591 Mamalahoa Highway is selling the cheapest premium gasoline in Naalehu for the week of January 18-24, according to GasBuddy.com.


43.7 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Leilani Estates

43.7 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Leilani Estates in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.


42.2 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Waimea

42.2 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Waimea in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.


33.9 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Honalo

33.9 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Honalo in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.


44.3 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Laupahoehoe

44.3 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Laupahoehoe in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.