John Breslin News
Hawai'i County Council passes $610 million budget
By John Breslin | Jun 14, 2021
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'
By John Breslin | Jun 14, 2021
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
By John Breslin | Mar 22, 2021
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
By John Breslin | Nov 27, 2020
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.