Hawaiʻi County

It’s Kimo Alameda's turn to drive the bus for the Hawaiʻi Island. The Conversation talked to him about his legislative priorities this session and his plans as the new mayor.

HPR gets reactions from state lawmakers and attorneys about the recent ruling from the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court allowing the global wildfire settlement to move forward; Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda lays out his priorities for this legislative session

The nine-member council officially selected Holeka Goro Inaba as its chair. He said his primary role as chair is to make sure that council hearings operate “in the most efficient, respectful and effective manner.”

Election night in Hawaiʻi was plagued with long lines for in-person voting across the state — with the last person in the state casting their ballot around midnight. Initial results were released soon after. Here are five takeaways from Hawaiʻi's local elections.

With so much at stake this election both locally and nationally, it can feel overwhelming. Here at Hawaiʻi Public Radio, we've narrowed down the top 10 election stories, races and topics we're paying close attention to.

HPR recently spoke to the two candidates running for mayor on the Big Island. Kimo Alameda is challenging incumbent Mitch Roth. Does a political newcomer have what it takes to unseat the mayor? Or does Roth hold the edge in the race? Alameda shared his plan if elected.

HPR recently spoke to the two candidates running for mayor on the Big Island. Kimo Alameda is challenging incumbent Mitch Roth. Does a political newcomer have what it takes to unseat the mayor? Or does Roth hold the edge in the race? Roth shared what he's accomplished so far in office, plus his goals for a possible second term.

Hawaiʻi County emergency officials respond to Hone and prepare for Gilma; A new study highlights the importance of preserving the ecosystems around surf breaks

A new agricultural tax program is being rolled out on Hawaiʻi Island, but some officials are trying to delay it to appease the worries of local producers. HPR's Mark Ladao explains.

Global warming is putting Hawaiʻi County at greater risk of severe weather events, biodiversity loss and coastal erosion. HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote reports on what the island’s new general plan draft says about addressing climate change.