The settlements could total more than $13M from retailers that falsely labeled coffee beans as premium “Kona Coffee.”
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Kona coffee labeling settlements top $13M
Kona coffee farmers will soon be eligible to receive a share of millions of dollars thanks to proposed settlements in a 2019 class action lawsuit against retailers that falsely labeled commodity coffee beans as premium “Kona” coffee.
Grand jury indicts Hilo man on numerous firearms, drug charges
A 43-year-old Hilo man awaiting a preliminary hearing regarding numerous firearms and drug offenses has been indicted on the charges.
Coping with coffee leaf rust: EPA considers exemption for fungicide
Farmers on the Big Island may be getting another tool to help combat coffee leaf rust.
B&B approved on Alii Drive: Leeward Planning Commission allows project despite cesspool concerns
A five-bedroom Alii Drive home a half mile south of Laaloa Beach Park won approval Thursday to become a bed and breakfast establishment, despite concerns about sea level rise and wastewater issues.
Capital improvement projects list by district a no-go
Hilo sees nearly 20 inches of rain since beginning of March
Police: Puna man threatens ex-wife with spear gun, machete
Police say a 32-year-old Puna man on probation for felony domestic abuse threatened his ex-wife with a spear gun and machete Monday evening before breaking into her home and punching her to her face and neck.
Hilo Seaside Hotel under new ownership
A matter of access: State Senate committees consider bill that would let APRNs perform abortions
Nearly 21% of Hawaii County’s total population vaccinated as of Thursday
State briefs for March 19
Kauai plans return to tourism
Police arrest 31 for DUI
During the week of March 8-14, Hawaii Island police arrested 31 motorists for DUI. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. None were younger than 21.
Fire destroys HPP home
A Wednesday morning fire destroyed a home in Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision.
Hele-On hub coming to Kona
VIDEO: Watch Halema‘uma‘u crater fill up with lava
This time-lapse sequence, released today by the USGS, shows the growth of the lava lake in Halema‘uma‘u crater at the summit of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
Photos by TOM LINDER/West Hawaii Today.
Schatz highlights millions in federal aid, more vaccines coming to Hawaii County
Nearly 500K doses of COVID vaccines administered in Hawaii
Nearly 500,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in Hawaii, according to data from the state Department of Health.
Resolutions urge BOE to consider Hawaii residents for superintendent’s post
The search for a new public schools superintendent will begin soon, and some legislators want the state Board of Education to consider Hawaii residents and Department of Education employees for the position.