From The Garden Island:

In the last three years, the County of Kauai was able to somewhat stabilize visitor-related expenses at around $44 million, while tourists dollars inside the county have been incrementally increasing. But does the county put out more than it takes in when it comes to playing host?

The short answer is yes. Read more.

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

Special Olympic athletes at Kauai Bowl

Kawakini school celebrates ‘First Flush’ in six years

Students spotlight Big Island on PBS

Luau, comedy show to help Redskins MM travel

Group plans ‘medical cannabis transfer station’

Reality show could be filmed on Kauai, but contract not locked up

Panel to illuminate new Maui recycling, waste conversion plan

Hilo Hattie celebrates its 50th anniversary

Mundus to sponsor forum in Australia

Molokai warms up to program offering discounted fridges

New coffee destination and restaurant in Kona

Maui innovation research conference set Friday

Molokai teachers turn to learn

Rule changes proposed for Hilo’s Waiakea Pond

GPS devices delivering info on Maui County vehicles

Photo: Waimea Canyon. (Nick Suan)

—Chad Blair