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Hawaii Rainbow Rangers will be replaced by county officials after numerous allegations of mismanagement circulated on the island.

But now the organization is torn between a return to in-person meetings and staying in the online space.

A federal grant will give a successful program four more years to grow.

Hawaii island could be the first area in the state to exceed goals set by the Legislature and regulators for renewable energy.

The Hawaii County mayor had asked the County Council to remove Leeward Planning Commissioner Mark Van Pernis, saying he was too combative and rude.

Puna Geothermal Venture said it will answer questions Wednesday about a Public Utilities Commission decision putting a power purchase agreement on hold.

Mayor Mitch Roth says Mark Van Pernis has disrupted public business. Most recently, Van Pernis raised questions about a Roth appointee.

The lower category of recycled water could still be used on golf courses and for some types of farm irrigation.

The Hawaii County Council deferred action on a bill to ban most pedestrians on the Waipio Valley Road, but residents believe a compromise may be near.