John Breslin News


Hawai'i County Council passes $610 million budget

The Hawai'i County Council has passed a budget of more than $610 million for the year, adding approximately $1 million to Mayor Mitch Roth's proposed operating budget.


Hawai'i County panel to reconsider recovery package team to track 'huge investment of federal funds'

A proposal to establish a special team to track federal funds for recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic will be discussed again at a Hawai'i County Council committee meeting this week.


Kohala Ditch tour, one of the Big Island's favorites, open for business

It is third time lucky for the tour operators of one of the most-popular family attractions on the Big Island – a trip down through the famous, 114-year-old Kohala Ditch.


Hawaiian beef production company works to keep meat local

Hawaii imports most of its beef, but a start-up ranching and slaughtering company hopes to boost the production and consumption of island-raised meat.