From the Hawaii Tribune-Herald:

Genetic engineering opponents turned out in force Tuesday before the Hawaii County Council to support a bill that could determine the future of agriculture on the Big Island.

The bill would prevent farmers from planting any genetically modified crops not already grown on the island, and has gained enthusiastic support from critics of the biotech industry.

“I don’t want my kids eating it. I don’t want it in our Hawaii,” said Monique Cobb-Adams, speaking from Waimea.

“I think this type of frankenscience doesn’t belong here.” Read the full story.

And here’s the latest in other neighbor isle gov’t and politics:

Lost Kokee hiker recounts nights in woods

Disputed Maui wells may soon be in service

Few testify against Kenoi tax hike

Church building Koloa sports center for youth, adults

2nd pleads not guilty to Waimea fuel theft

Monk seal conflict requires Hawaiian intelligence and leadership

Maui college-bound graduate rates below average

Volcanoes park approves ungulate control plan

Queen Kaahumanu Highway widening delayed again

Discrimination allegations from Hawaii entertainer go viral

Recent protest on Oahu’s North Shore.

—Chad Blair