Andrew Perala
Andrew Perala is a resident of Waimea on the Big Island and is a freelance writer and editor. He was a reporter on the Anchorage Daily News team that won the 1989 Pulitzer Prize Gold Medal for Public Service.
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Candidates Say ‘Pay To Play’ Is Unfair For Newspaper Voter’s Guide
Some candidates are being told they have to buy an ad in a Big Island newspaper if they want to be included in news coverage in the election guide.
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Big Island: Distant Eruption Has Major Impact On Kona-Kohala Coast
West side residents and businesses are dealing with vog and a downturn in business, including some people cancelling their visits.
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The Time They Bombed Mauna Loa And Other Lava-Stopping Schemes
Diverting a lava flow is not as easy as some people — including then-Lt. Col. George Patton — once thought.