Mitch Roth

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.

University of Hawaiʻi's president remembers the aftermath of the flood that devastated the school in 2004; Hawaiʻi County mayoral candidate Kimo Alameda and current mayor Mitch Roth discuss the race; and we take a closer look at the OHA races for Kauaʻi and Ni‘ihau

Bill 123 allows homeowners in residential and agricultural properties to build up to three ADUs on their properties. ADUs can be connected to or detached from the primary property and can be used to house long-term residents.

Hawaiʻi Island voters will have the chance to weigh in on three county charter amendment questions in the November election. HPR's Ashley Mizuo breaks down what a "yes" and "no" vote will mean for each.

Hawaiian Electric Company is hosting a Community Resilience Fair on Aug. 19 to prepare Hawaiʻi Island residents for outages and other emergencies. The fair will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Hawaiʻi Island councilmembers have reaffirmed their stance on waste facility hours despite opposition from Mayor Mitch Roth. HPR's Mark Ladao explains.

Speaking to The Conversation after his State of the County address, Hawaiʻi County Mayor Mitch Roth stressed the need to repair wastewater and recreational facilities before they become a bigger problem for future generations.

Hawaiʻi Island Mayor Mitch Roth’s State of the County address highlighted housing and shelter initiatives in the county. HPR's Mark Ladao outlines the key takeaways.

Each Hawaiʻi mayor gives an annual State of the County address in March. Housing, infrastructure, jobs, education and tourism consistently remain top of mind for the local leaders. HPR reporters have been tuning into this year's speeches on Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Maui and Hawaiʻi Island to learn the latest.

Hawaiʻi County has selected Bethany Morrison as interim administrator of its new Office of Sustainability, Climate, Equity and Resilience.