News from July 2024
GAO report criticizes judiciary's handling of sexual harassment cases
By Big Island Times | Jul 31, 2024
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Representatives Norma Torres (D-CA), Hank Johnson (D-GA), and Jerry Nadler (D-NY) have released a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report addressing the Judiciary’s policies and practices to prevent and respond to workplace misconduct.
Senate committee passes bill on TSA guidelines for breastfeeding parents
By Big Island Times | Jul 31, 2024
Bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and Steve Daines (R-MT) has successfully passed through the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (CST). The Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening (BABES) Enhancement Act aims to require the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to clarify and regularly update guidance on handling breast milk, baby formula, and related nutrition products, including ice packs, in consultation with leading maternal health groups.
Hawaiian Telcom's cable franchises approved for Maui, Kaua'i, Hawai'i counties
By Big Island Times | Jul 30, 2024
The state of Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Cable Television Division (CATV) has approved Hawaiian Telcom’s (HTSC) cable franchise applications for the Counties of Maui, Kaua‘i, and Hawai‘i.
Safe Spaces for Youth pilot launches on O‘ahu & Hawai‘i Island
By Big Island Times | Jul 30, 2024
The Safe Spaces for Youth pilot project has been launched on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island by the Department of Human Services Office of Youth Services in partnership with Hawaii Youth Services Network. As part of this pilot project, Hawaii will introduce the nationally recognized Safe Place program.
New travel-related dengue case reported on Oʻahu by health department
By Big Island Times | Jul 30, 2024
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has reported a new travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu. The individual had traveled to a region where dengue is prevalent. DOH teams have been deployed for inspection and mosquito control in the affected area, and the community is urged to help reduce the risk of local transmission by following recommended practices.
Monthly statewide siren system test scheduled for August 1
By Big Island Times | Jul 29, 2024
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.
DOH approves reopening of Basil Thai in ʻAiea
By Big Island Times | Jul 29, 2024
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH)’s Food Safety Branch has issued Basil Thai a green placard and approved its reopening after a follow-up inspection confirmed that all critical food safety violations were corrected.
Legacy Land Conservation Program seeks applications for $6.7 million in grants
By Big Island Times | Jul 29, 2024
Approximately $6.7 million in grant funds is expected to be available for award through a competitive process that includes consultation with state agencies and legislators, investigations and recommendations from DLNR’s Legacy Land Conservation Commission, and approvals from the Board of Land and Natural Resources and the Governor.
Hawaiʻi Insurance Division releases updated data on Maui wildfire claims
By Big Island Times | Jul 29, 2024
The Hawaiʻi Insurance Division has released data on claims related to the August 8, 2023 wildfire disaster in Maui. This follows Memorandum 2023-4E issued on September 1, 2023, which requested property and casualty insurers and surplus lines carriers to respond to a data call concerning the wildfires and wind damage.
Senator Hirono supports Biden's proposal on Supreme Court reforms
By Big Island Times | Jul 29, 2024
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and an advocate for Supreme Court reform, released a statement today regarding President Biden’s Supreme Court reform proposal.
Hawaii County Kona Community Development Plan Action Committee met June 25
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 28, 2024
Hawaii County Kona Community Development Plan Action Committee met Tuesday, June 25
Hawaii County South Kohala Community Development Plan Action Committee met June 24
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 28, 2024
Hawaii County South Kohala Community Development Plan Action Committee met Monday, June 24
Hawaii County Environmental Management Commission will meet Aug 2
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 28, 2024
Hawaii County Environmental Management Commission will meet at 9 a.m., Friday, Aug 2
Hawaii County Liquor Commission will meet Aug 1
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 28, 2024
Hawaii County Liquor Commission will meet at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug 1
Hawaii County Windward Planning Commission will meet Aug 1
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 28, 2024
Hawaii County Windward Planning Commission will meet at 9 a.m., Thursday, Aug 1
Hawaii County Salary Commission will meet July 31
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 28, 2024
Hawaii County Salary Commission will meet at 10 a.m., July 31
Hawaii County Real Property Tax Board of Review will meet July 31
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 28, 2024
Hawaii County Real Property Tax Board of Review will meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, July 31
Hawaii County Advisory Committee on Aging will meet July 31
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 28, 2024
Hawaii County Advisory Committee on Aging will meet at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 31
Hawaii County Real Property Tax Board of Review will meet July 30
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 28, 2024
Hawaii County Real Property Tax Board of Review will meet at 9 a.m., Tuesday, July 30
DHHL district offices to close for staff training
By Big Island Times | Jul 26, 2024
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) district offices will be closed from Wednesday, July 31 through Thursday, August 1 for staff training. District offices will resume standard business hours on Friday, August 2.