Beginning this month and continuing indefinitely, kama'aina receive a 15 percent discount at four Hilton Hawaiian Village restaurants: Bali by the Sea, Golden Dragon and Village Steak & Seafood and Rainbow Lanai. Bali is the Hilton's fine-dining ocean-view restaurant. Golden Dragon is a beloved institution, an elegant Chinese restaurant. Village Steak & Seafood is a place for surf and turf. And Rainbow Lanai is a casual, beachside spot.

To get the discount, present your valid Hawai'i identification. The discounts are not available on holidays. Validated parking is available.

COOKING WITH GAS

QUIT WORRYING ABOUT RUNNING OUT WHEN YOU GRILL

If you've got a propane-powered grill, there's a new device you might want to check out: a scale that lets you know how much propane is left in the tank so you never have to worry about running out during a barbecue.

Designed by Northern California-based Gagetek, which makes measuring devices, the new electronic propane tank scale is designed for standard 20- and 30-pound propane tanks commonly used on most barbecues, outdoor heaters and in recreational vehicles. Powered by two AA batteries, the lightweight device is designed to withstand outdoor storage. It costs $29.95. Find it at www.gagetek.com.