Big Island Voters Asked To Impose New Deadlines For Filling Top County Jobs
Mayor Mitch Roth opposes the charter change, saying it wouldn’t allow enough time to search for the best department heads.
Hawaii’s Last Dairy Is Under Fire For Allegedly Violating Environmental Law
The Center for Food Safety says that Cloverleaf Dairy on the Big Island has been knowingly polluting the ocean with animal and milk waste for years.
Naka Nathaniel: Hawaii’s Ag System Needs An Overhaul To Promote Food Independence
The state has evolved from a plantation system into another extractive economy: Tourism and luxury homes.
Future Of Hawaii’s Lands Is On The Agenda For Native Hawaiian Convention
Speakers stressed the need to play a bigger role in land stewardship and driving social change.
Big Island Mayor: Meet Your 2024 Hawaii Election Candidates
Mahalo to Mitch Roth and Kimo Alameda for joining us at this pop-up to talk about key issues on Hawaii Island.
Big Island Commission On Efficiency Wants Voters To Help It Be More Efficient
A charter change on the November ballot would give the commission more time to study county operations.
Hawaii Supreme Court Is Considering Whether To Release Investigative Files In Dana Ireland Case
County officials say there is still an ongoing investigation into the 1991 murder.
Hawaii County Charter Proposal Would Fill Some Council Vacancies Quicker
The ballot measure would allow a candidate who wins a seat in the primary to take office early when there is a vacancy.
Naka Nathaniel: The Voyage To Becoming The Breadbasket Of The Pacific
Our Hawaii island sailors have demonstrated food sovereignty is possible.
Civil Beat In Kona Friday For Hawaii County Mayoral Forum
Incumbent Mitch Roth and challenger Kimo Alameda will make their cases and take our questions.