From the Hawaii Tribune-Herald:
The Kona Judiciary Complex has had its proposed home approved, in concept anyway.
On Nov. 8, the state Board of Land and Natural Resources granted preliminary approval for building the $90 million facility near the Makalapua Center, mauka of Queen Kaahumanu Highway.
That step sets the state Judiciary on a path to ending its lengthy search for a home for the facility. Read more.
And here’s the latest in other neighbor isle gov’t and politics:
Kauai Police Department substation spruced up
Thousands allegedly stolen from Pop Warner league; kids’ trip in jeopardy
Kapaa man taking water filters, medical supplies to Philippines
State eyes early ’14 close on Lipoa Point sale
Big Isle farms face deadline in labor lawsuit
Maui Pineapple ‘headed for trial’ — attorney
Human trafficking cases settled
Renovations for Kaunakakai’s Mitchell Pauole Center
Maui Electric in partnership to provide EV charging stations
MECO hosts free seminar for solar installers and inspectors
Motorcycle training range dedicated at Hawaii CC
Meet Zoe, the Big Island’s ‘Blonde Zebra’

Photo: Body surfing at Kona’s White Sands Beach. (eliduke)
—Chad Blair
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