Bill to allow solar farms on prime agricultural land fails By Sophie Cocke
The state Senate on Wednesday killed a bill that would have allowed solar farms on prime agricultural land. The bill...
Political
Open space fund draws most opinion at charter meeting
KAILUA-KONA — The Charter Commission afforded West Hawaii citizens a platform Wednesday to make their voices heard on potential amendments...
Hawaii County holds final hearing on vacation rental rules
Hawaii County planning officials heard from residents on all sides of the short-term vacation rental issue during the final hearing...
Coffee labeling measure deferred
KAILUA-KONA — A measure originally intended to change labeling requirements for coffee blends died quietly with a few passing words...
Mayor Kim still moving on Maunakea vision
HILO — Mayor Harry Kim said Friday he was pleased with a meeting he had with Gov. David Ige and...
April 5 cutoff for bills approaches
KAILUA-KONA — Time is ticking down for a handful of bills that would impact the Big Island to secure their...
Mayor Kim talks management during meeting with Ige, other officials about mountain’s future
Mayor Harry Kim said Friday he was pleased with a meeting he had with Gov. David Ige and other officials...
New Laws/Bills/Political Action (Lava Aid, Minimum Wage, Bottling Plant)
Lava aid measure headed to Ige’s desk A disaster aid bill for Hawaii County is heading to Gov. David Ige’s...
Hawaii commission endorses pay raises for elected officials
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii’s state legislators should receive a series of annual pay raises beginning in 2021, according to recommendations...
72 new county positions sought; majority for the Police Department
Despite concerns about the growing cost of county employees, Mayor Harry Kim’s proposed preliminary budget adds 72 new positions. That’s...
County Government: Charter Commission North Kohala Hearing UPDATE
Less than 20 people attended the North Kohala Hearing this past Monday at 5pm. The meeting took about 35 minutes...
County’s outstanding debt stands at $475M
County’s outstanding debt stands at $475M By NANCY COOK LAUER West Hawaii Today | Wednesday, March 27, 2019, 12:05 a.m....
(Monday in Kohala)Speak out about county government: Charter Commission schedules public hearings
What’s your opinion about four-year council terms? How about a 1 percent disaster fund? The power of council members to...
State legislators change course on UH cuts
State Sen. Donna Mercado Kim, an Oahu Democrat, announced Friday that she completed a review of 121 positions at the...
In 3 states, two-thirds of statehouse races were uncontested (Hawaii)
(AP) — In some states, one political party dominates even without a lift from gerrymandering. The most extreme examples are...
Hawaii Legislature Update
The legislative session is now at “cross-over,” which is when bills that have passed the House are sent to the...
Puna distance learning center bill clears committee
A bill to bring higher education courses to Puna cleared a House committee on Friday. Senate Bill 457, introduced by...
Racists in Congress fought statehood for Hawaii, but lost that battle 60 years ago
Sixty years ago, Dwight Eisenhower signed legislation making Hawaii America’s 50th state. The Hawaii admission act followed a centuries-old tradition in which...
Council members push administration for specifics about how it would spend lava recovery funds
Hawaii County Council members pressed county administrators Wednesday for details on how they will spend $60 million in disaster aid...
Council passes general excise tax HIKE
Hawaii County residents and visitors will have to dig a few more pennies out of their pockets for goods and...
