Roadside vendors bill approved by council
Roadside vendors could be allowed to legally operate on Hawaii County streets under a proposal approved Wednesday by the County Council.
Kona Rabbi’s lawsuit against county appears headed for settlement
Significant progress is being made toward settling a federal lawsuit filed by a Kailua-Kona rabbi and the religious organization he represents against Hawaii County and Planning Director Zendo Kern, according to court records.
County wants piece of Ka‘u parcel for sewage plant
Hawaii County could seize nearly 29 acres of Ka‘u land to develop a wastewater treatment plant in Na‘alehu.
Dietary guidelines become mired in war over alcohol safety
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers and industry players are asking the Department of Health and Human Services to put a stop to a controversial study on alcohol and health that could inform the next round of U.S. nutrition recommendations.
Harris betting that Republican voters will help her win against Trump
Kamala Harris is intensifying efforts to persuade Republicans to cross the aisle and back her campaign in a bid to expand her electoral appeal with less than three weeks to Election Day.