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Big Island Mayor’s Race Could Hinge On Winning The Leeward Vote
More than a dozen candidates are vying to unseat Mayor Harry Kim and lead the county through the economic crisis.
Honua Ola Bioenergy
Regulators Nix No-Bid Contract For Big Island Power Plant
After more than a decade of regulatory machinations, the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission dealt what might be a death blow to Hu Honua.
Jason Armstrong/Civil Beat/2019
Hawaii County Will Review Its Police Practices In Wake Of Protests
The review will be performed by the department itself and experts such as training instructors.
Tom Hasslinger
Big Island Fire Department Scrambles To Plug A Budget Hole
The state’s economic crash hit the department hard. But leaders are confident they can find money to keep lifeguards at popular Hapuna Beach on the job.
Cameron Miculka
Big Island Officials Are Frustrated That Opportunity Zones Haven’t Drawn New Investment
But there is hope the federal program can be a useful tool in attracting new business development during Hawaii’s economic recovery.
Alleged Cult Leader Wants To Stay In Hawaii After Quarantine Violation Arrest
He and 19 followers were arrested earlier in the week on charges related to breaking the state’s 14-day travel quarantine.
Tom Hasslinger/Civil Beat/2020
The Pandemic Is Proving Too Much For Some Big Island Businesses
Kona is emerging from weeks of being shutdown but already the business landscape is looking different.
Courtesy: Hilo Medical Center/2020
Hilo Hospital Sees Big Drop In Patients — And Revenue — Amid Pandemic
Total admissions have shrunk by a third, causing a significant financial shortfall.
Tom Hasslinger/Civil Beat
Big Island Luxury Homeowners Could Be On The Hook For County Budget Shortfall
Fair or not, owners of high-end homes are being asked to fill a Hawaii County budget hole caused by the coronavirus.
Courtesy: Ira Ono
Artists Are Trying To Survive In This Tiny Big Island Town
The COVID-19 pandemic has shut down galleries and the theater that are a big part of Volcano’s economy. But artists are innovating to get by.