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A neighbor’s complaint triggered an investigation by the county Planning Department.

A token of country life, roosters are stirring up a fraught debate over the right to raise noisy fowl and the right to a good night’s sleep in Hawai‘i. 

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.

Chief Todd Raybuck said negative media coverage about complaints against him was the main reason he decided to retire next year.

The chief executive discussed the county’s landfill, wastewater infrastructure, disaster response, affordable housing and more. He’s also interested in running for governor or lieutenant governor, should the opportunity arise.

Todd Raybuck has had a troubled tenure, including allegations of discrimination and leaving his loaded gun in a bathroom at the police station.

UPDATED: A slate of charter amendments meant to improve county operations and give youth a bigger voice in governance is moving forward.

A stop work order has been placed on a septic installation project in Hanalei while the State Historic Preservation Division investigates the finding of iwi kupuna on the property.

The proposed county charter amendment would establish a seat for high school juniors and seniors on all 14 of the county’s boards and commissions.

A portion of the county’s open spaces fund would pay for maintaining natural resource areas if the ballot measure is approved.