West Hawaii News
Foam Food Container Bills to be Heard Tuesday
Margaret Wille’s bill seeks a total ban on polystyrene food containers, while Greggor Ilagan wants to see increased public education on the foam product instead of a ban.
Homeless Camp Fire May Have Started Thursday Hualalai Blaze
The brush fire was out just after 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
UPDATE: No Tsunami Threat Following 6.8M Earthquake Near Northern East Pacific Rise
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred near the Northern East Pacific Rise.
BIISC Push Moves Local Walmart Stores Towards “Plant Pono” Status
Walmart has recently agreed to phase out the sale of two plants from its garden centers in Hawai’i: the night-blooming jasmine and medinilla.
TIP Seeks Student Interns for Large State Projects
Student interns take part in work assignments that take what they’ve learned in the classroom to project assignments that occur in public service careers.
UPDATE: West Hawai’i Brush Fire Causes Road Closure
Stay with Big Island Now as we bring you updated information as it become available.
UPDATE: No Tsunami Threat Following 7.0M Vanuatu Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Vanuatu.
Nagata Confirmed to Third Circuit District Court Role
Nagata will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of District Court Judge Barbara T. Takase.
Hilo Man Faces Charges After Being Located with County Property
Winson Reiong of Hilo was charged with theft after he was located with property belonging to Hawai’i County.
Thirty-Day Milestone Reached in Big Island Dengue Outbreak
A major milestone was reached in the Big Island dengue fever outbreak, with 30 days since the last report of locally acquired dengue fever.
Autopsy on Ocean View Man Inconclusive
Watson died while in police custody Monday morning after the Hawai’i Police Department was called to a Hawaiian Ocean View Estates subdivision home in response to a reported shooting.
Open Season for Lobster and Kona Crab Comes to an End
Open season for the catches will close on Sunday through the end of August. During the closed season, it is illegal to take, possess, or sell the shellfish.
Ohia Seed Conservation Campaign Exceeds Original Goal
In two months, the campaign raised its initial goal with 407 individual contributions.
State and County Officials Plan Dengue Status Update
The Oahu meeting will discuss a new phase of response activities as no newly confirmed cases have occurred in over a month.
DWS to Host Hearing on Power Cost Charge
Currently, the Power Cost Charge is $1.81 per thousand gallons. That rate could decrease by eleven cents to $1.70 under the new clause.
Hirono Takes Senate Floor in Push to Confirm Judicial Nominees
Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell blocked Senator Hirono’s request.
Hawai’i Bankers Association Launches State-Wide Foodbank Drive
Non-perishable food items in need include meats, rice, soups, vegetables, and fruits.
No New Dengue Cases Confirmed Tuesday
The Hawai’i Department of Health continues to list the total case count at 264 cases, with the most recent case confirmed on Friday.
U.S. Senate Passes NATIVE Act Co-Introduced by Schatz
Senator Schatz said he authored the bill because native communities in the U.S. are “unique and have histories and cultures that can only be shared in America.”
KKCC to Present West Hawai’i Workforce Needs Assessment
The chamber will present findings from a two-year analysis conducted by the Education and Workforce Committee to determine the needs of the West Hawai’i business community.
