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Kahele Honors Former Big Island Mayor Billy Kenoi On US House Floor
The Hawaii congressman described Kenoi as his mentor and one of the people who helped convince him to pursue politics.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Former Big Island Mayor Billy Kenoi Dead At 52
The folksy and sometimes controversial Hawaii leader had fought a lengthy battle with cancer.
Tom Hasslinger/Civil Beat/2021
Waipio Valley Residents Still Seek A Deal Limiting Foot Traffic On Dicey Road
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.
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Big Island Facilities Need To Work Together For Hawaii’s New Normal
Connecting the dots in West Hawaii could lead to immense opportunities.
Kevin Dayton/Civil Beat/2020
State Land Board To Decide On Dredging Of New Beach At Pohoiki
The state seeks a waiver to dredge a channel through black sand deposited by the 2018 Kilauea eruption.
Courtesy: Ed Johnston
Big Island Considers Banning Pedestrians On Road To Waipio Valley
Opponents say closing the road would prevent people from using public lands.
Tom Hasslinger/Civil Beat/2020
Big Island Economy Is ‘Getting By’ As The Pandemic Persists
While tourism-fueled businesses struggle from tighter travel restrictions, the housing market has remained healthy and aquaculture continues to grow.
Tim Wright/Civil Beat/2020
Hawaii County Races: Mitch Roth Wins The Mayor’s Race
Voters also chose County Council members and decided the fate of numerous charter amendments.
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CARES Act Money Is Keeping This Big Island Tour Company Afloat
Jack’s Diving Locker has been using federal relief money to provide free summer camps to kids. The tourism reopening may be just in the nick of time.
Kuʻu Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2020
Hawaii Island Voters Will Decide 16 County Charter Amendments
The issues include County Council term lengths and giving the council and certain boards more disciplinary powers.