From the Hawaii Tribune-Herald:

As of the close of business on Friday, Hawaii’s online health care exchange had registered a total of 574 enrollments for new health care insurance plans, according to Hawaii Health Connector spokesman Bobby Lambrix.

Much like the national online marketplace, the state site has experienced delays and technical glitches that have served to impede individuals looking to purchase health plans before the Dec. 23 federally mandated deadline under the Affordable Care ActRead more.

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

Lanai named to Lonely Planet’s 2014 top U.S. destinations list

Auditor sues Kauai County

Revived, revised plans for Pu‘unani project

Molokai youth tackle invasives

Longtime state Rep. Coffman resigning

Fixes planned at Kawaihae boat harbor

Maui medical centers’ governing board to meet

Input sought on proposed soil cleanup in Hawi

Not dead yet — Couch of $13M deal to buy coastline

TMT hearing set for Friday

Kapaa swimming pool improvements pau; reopens today

Kapaa roundabout project complete

Debate continues over language for upcoming KIUC election

‘Spread the word’: Slow down for endangered Hawaiian bird

More trouble for Naniloa

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Photo: Screen shot, Dec. 10, 2013. (Hawaii Health Connector)

—Chad Blair

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