News from January 2021
Hawaii GOP official resigns after expressing support for QAnon on Twitter
By Andy Nghiem | Jan 27, 2021
A Hawaii GOP official recently resigned after drawing fire for using the party’s official Twitter account to express support for QAnon conspiracy theorists, according to Hawaii News Now.
HCF launches grant program for communities recovering from 2018 Kilauea volcano eruption
By Andy Nghiem | Jan 27, 2021
Mayor Mitch Roth partnered with the Hawaii Community Foundation (HCF) to announce the launch of a new grant program to assist communities impacted by the 2018 Kilauea volcano eruption, according to the Hawaii Tribune Herald.
John Harter donates $25 to Kaiali'i Kahele's campaign committee in October
By Big Island Times | Jan 27, 2021
John Harter donated $25 to Kaiali'i Kahele during October.
Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Pahoa for the week of January 11-17
By Big Island Times | Jan 27, 2021
The Aloha at 15-2660 Keaau-Pahoa Road is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Pahoa for the week of January 11-17, according to GasBuddy.com.
VA reports decrease in number of appointments at VA Pacific Islands HCS health facility in Hilo in August
By Big Island Times | Jan 27, 2021
The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System, subsidiary 459GB in Hilo, Hawaii scheduled 1,984 pending appointments in August compared to 2,282 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.
Stations with the cheapest midgrade gas in Waikoloa for the week of January 11-17
By Big Island Times | Jan 27, 2021
The Texaco at 68-1845 Waikoloa Road is selling the cheapest midgrade gasoline in Waikoloa for the week of January 11-17, according to GasBuddy.com.
VA reports decrease in number of appointments at VA Pacific Islands HCS health facility in Kahului in August
By Big Island Times | Jan 26, 2021
The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System, subsidiary 459GA in Kahului, Hawaii scheduled 2,526 pending appointments in August compared to 2,666 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.
Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Laupahoehoe for the week of January 11-17
By Big Island Times | Jan 26, 2021
The Ohana Fuels at 36-2266 Mamalahoa Highway is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Laupahoehoe for the week of January 11-17, according to GasBuddy.com.
Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Mountain View for the week of January 11-17
By Big Island Times | Jan 26, 2021
The Aloha at 18-1314 Volcano Road is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Mountain View for the week of January 11-17, according to GasBuddy.com.
Kit Hoffman donates $25 to Kaiali'i Kahele's campaign committee in October
By Big Island Times | Jan 26, 2021
Kit Hoffman donated $25 to Kaiali'i Kahele during October.
Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Kurtistown for the week of January 11-17
By Big Island Times | Jan 25, 2021
The 76 at 4809 Hawaii-11 is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Kurtistown for the week of January 11-17, according to GasBuddy.com.
Will Lichty donates $50 to Kaiali'i Kahele's campaign committee in October
By Big Island Times | Jan 25, 2021
Will Lichty donated $50 to Kaiali'i Kahele during October.
Stations with the cheapest midgrade gas in Kealakekua for the week of January 11-17
By Big Island Times | Jan 25, 2021
The Hele at 81-6673 Mamalahoa Highway is selling the cheapest midgrade gasoline in Kealakekua for the week of January 11-17, according to GasBuddy.com.
VA reports decrease in number of appointments at VA Pacific Islands HCS health facility in Urban Honolulu in August
By Big Island Times | Jan 25, 2021
The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System, subsidiary 459 in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii scheduled 21,499 pending appointments in August compared to 23,146 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.
First Hawaiian Bank raises funds for 32 charities
By Elle Johnson | Jan 24, 2021
A total of $877,457 was donated to 32 charities in Hawaii, Gua and Saipan by bank employees at First Hawaiian Bank.
Honolulu to protect shoreline habitats with traffic barriers
By Elle Johnson | Jan 24, 2021
The City and County of Honolulu, the local community and the state have come together to prevent vehicular activity and illegal off-roading from destroying habitats on the Kaiwi Coast.
Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Kailua-Kona for the week of January 11-17
By Big Island Times | Jan 24, 2021
The Big Island Energy at 74-574 Honokohau St. is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Kailua-Kona for the week of January 11-17, according to GasBuddy.com.
Donald Denny donates $50 to Kaiali'i Kahele's campaign committee in October
By Big Island Times | Jan 24, 2021
Donald Denny donated $50 to Kaiali'i Kahele during October.
Stations with the cheapest midgrade gas in Kailua Kona for the week of January 11-17
By Big Island Times | Jan 24, 2021
The Aloha at 75-934 Henry St. is selling the cheapest midgrade gasoline in Kailua Kona for the week of January 11-17, according to GasBuddy.com.
Gary Hofacker donates $100 to Kaiali'i Kahele's campaign committee in October
By Big Island Times | Jan 23, 2021
Gary Hofacker donated $100 to Kaiali'i Kahele during October.