West Hawaii News
Gabbard Discusses Missile Defense at Committee Hearing
Representative Tulsi Gabbard called on Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joseph Dunford at a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Tuesday.
Dengue Fever Count Remains at 262
A total of 236 Big Island residents have been infected with the dengue virus, along with 26 island visitors.
Honolulu FBI: No Known Threats to Hawai’i, Pacific
Two explosions took place in the departure hall of Brussels Airport in Zaventem, Belgium, a commuting hub not only important to Belgium, but also a main hub for European travel. Just over an hour later, another explosion took place on the rail track at the Maelbeek subway station.
Small Lava Flow Breaks Out Within Puʻu ʻŌʻo
At about 3:20 a.m., a thermal cam began to report the small lava flow breaking out onto the crater floor opposite to the camera position.
Day at Hulihe’e: An Annual Fundraiser
Palace admission will be complimentary all day, although donations will be accepted.
Big Island Red Cross Volunteers Honored
Two American Red Cross of Hawai’i volunteers from the Big Island were honored on Saturday morning as part of an event to honor the organization’s Community Heroes and Volunteers of the Year.
Nationwide Recall of Chicken of the Sea Tuna
The voluntary recall covers five ounce cans of chunk light tuna in oil and chunk light tuna in water.
No New Dengue Fever Cases on Monday
The Hawai’i Department of Health listed its most recent case on March 10, but increased the overall case number to 262 on Friday when an individual who visited the island contracted dengue in February.
Member Names Released for Marijuana Dispensary Panel
The Hawai’i State Department of Health has named five members to the selection panel for review of the first Medical Marijuana Dispensary licensees.
The Kohala Center: New Program Sparked from $8 Million in Land Gifts
The Kohala Center has received two agricultural land gifts on the Big Island in the past year-and-a-half totaling $8 million, sparking a new ‘Āinaho‘i Program, created to preserve previously private owned lands for long-term protection.
PISCES, Partners Test Rocket Engine on Lunar Landing Pad
The test was the accumulation of months of cooperative efforts between PISCES scientists, NASA engineers, and Honeybee Robotics, creating the first robotically built Vertical Take-Off/Vertical Landing Pad in the state.
Zika Virus Infection Confirmed on Kauai
The second Zika infection in Hawai’i this year has been confirmed on Kauai. There have been no Big Island cases.
Scheduled Lane Closures March 21-24
Various roadwork projects continues this week, causing temporary road closures.
No Tsunami Threat After 4.6M Quake Near Waikoloa
The USGS reports a 4.6 magnitude quake occurred 8 miles SE of Waikoloa on the Big Island at 6:43 a.m. Sunday March 20, 2016…
Forestry Advisory Council Positions Open on the Big Island
The Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry and Wildlife, along with the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, are seeking applications for LAC and PAC.
Waipio Reopens Following Two-Month Dengue Closure
Hawai’i County and Hawai’i Department of Health officials reopened the Valley to the public at 8 a.m. Saturday.
Weekend Road Work
Various lane closures associated with ongoing road work will continue throughout the weekend.
New Dengue Case Added to Count
One new case of dengue fever was reported on the Hawai’i Department of Health’s dengue fever update website on Friday.
Gabbard Chimes in on GMO Labeling
Congresswoman Gabbard released a statement that follows Wednesday’s 49-48 vote defeating the DARK Act, which would have overridden state laws that require labeling GMOs.
