News from January 2021



Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Kailua-Kona for the week of January 4-10

The Big Island Energy at 74-574 Honokohau St. is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Kailua-Kona for the week of January 4-10, according to GasBuddy.com.


Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Honokaa for the week of January 4-10

The 76 at 45-3533 Mamane St. is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Honokaa for the week of January 4-10, according to GasBuddy.com.



Stations with the cheapest midgrade gas in Kailua Kona for the week of January 4-10

The Aloha at 75-934 Henry St. is selling the cheapest midgrade gasoline in Kailua Kona for the week of January 4-10, 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.


Akatsuka Orchid Gardens continues to bloom despite COVID-19 health crisis

You don't have to be an orchid aficionado to appreciate the immense beauty of more than 500 unique types of blooming orchids on display at Akatsuka Orchid Gardens on the Big Island.


Ige: ‘I do feel safe here at the state Capitol’

Hawaii Gov. David Ige has expressed confidence in the safety of the Hawaii State Capitol building, as the state monitors activities in light of an internal FBI bulletin warning of upcoming armed protests in the nation’s state capitols and Washington, D.C.


Chamber of Commerce Hawaii: Possible tripling of unemployment tax to affect economic recovery

The tripling of Hawaii businesses’ yearly unemployment tax set for 2021, as predicted by a nonprofit policy research organization, will disrupt the state’s economic recovery, some leaders said.



Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Hilo for the week of January 4-10

The Aloha at 761 Kekuanaoa St. is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Hilo for the week of January 4-10, according to GasBuddy.com.


Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Hilo for the week of January 4-10

The Safeway at 381 Makaala St. is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Hilo for the week of January 4-10, according to GasBuddy.com.


Stations with the cheapest midgrade gas in Hilo for the week of January 4-10

The Hele at 434 Kamehameha Ave. is selling the cheapest midgrade gasoline in Hilo for the week of January 4-10, according to GasBuddy.com.


Hawaii's first arson dog, Kaimi, passes away at age 13

Hawaii's first-ever certified arson dog, Kaimi, died in mid-December at the home of acting Fire Chief Robert Perreira.


Capt. Melanie Keolanui is Hawai'i County's first female fire captain, bringing passion and service to the job day-in and day-out

Capt. Melanie Keolanui broke a significant milestone in 2020 after becoming the first-ever female fire captain for the Hawaii County Fire Department — essentially becoming a role model for aspiring female firefighters throughout the state and the country.


Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Waimea for the week of December 28-January 3

The Ohana Fuels at 64-964 Mamalahoa Highway is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Waimea for the week of December 28-January 3, according to GasBuddy.com.



Hawaii reports $54 million in miscellaneous tax revenues in Q3

Hawaii collected $54 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the 3rd quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.


Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Waimea for the week of December 28-January 3

The Waimea Express at 65-1210 Kawaihae Road is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Waimea for the week of December 28-January 3, according to GasBuddy.com.


Stations with the cheapest midgrade gas in Waikoloa for the week of December 28-January 3

The Shell at 69-250 Waikoloa Beach Drive is selling the cheapest midgrade gasoline in Waikoloa for the week of December 28-January 3, according to GasBuddy.com.