The latest in neighbor isle gov’t and politics.
For several Big Island lawmakers, $11.2 billion budget boiled down to jobs
Expansion plan off for Maalaea harbor
Hirono homes in on economy, childhood struggles as immigrant
Public input sought on ocean management plan
ML&P reports doubts about its ability to continue
Advisory Council applicants wanted for whale sanctuary
Council panel looking at property tax hikes for pension, health

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