The latest in neighbor isle gov’t and politics:
Broken pump forces South Kona water conservation
New rules ban backyard burning
Kauai Civil Defense Agency proposes a reduced budget
Plans floated to aid flow of Kahului Airport traffic
Hawaii-grown tea protections advance at Legislature
Agencies vie for Kauai County funds
Hamakua rock abatement wrapping up
$2.8M road repair project proposed in Kahakuloa

Photo courtesy Renee V.
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