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’

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

—Chad Blair

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