Accessed on 12 March 2018, 1421 UTC, Post #16490.
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Here are today’s top West Hawaii news stories from “West Hawaii Today”, published in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Views expressed in this news summary are those of the reporters and correspondents.
As county projects budget shrinks, Ane K extension still likely slated for 2020
HILO — The pace of public projects has slowed as the county nears its prudent borrowing limits and seeks other revenue sources to build needed roads, wastewater systems, workforce housing and fire stations.
Kona Brewers Festival offers great flavors, great company
KAILUA-KONA — “Anyone who says they don’t like beer is a liar,” Laina Reisenfeld, a bartender at Ola Brew in Kailua-Kona, said. “They just haven’t found the right one yet.”
Standing up, walking out
HILO — Thousands of Hawaii Island students might leave their classrooms Wednesday morning to participate in National School Walkout Day, a student-led protest against gun violence.
Brew-it-yourself
KAILUA-KONA — Back in the days before cucumber sours and bourbon-barrel-aged stouts hit Hawaii Island’s shores, Kona was, as Fred Housel put it, “beer challenged.”
Oft-delayed project sues state for $38M
KAILUA-KONA — Trial gets underway this week in the case of a South Kohala developer seeking tens of millions of dollars from the state for damages it says were incurred as the result of a 2011 Land Use Commission decision that was ultimately overturned.
Prep work for Kalanianaole Avenue project to begin
Redevelopment bills remain on the menu
Public asked to report discarded syringes, needles
KAILUA-KONA — The County of Hawaii is asking the public to report discarded syringes or needles to the Hawaii Police Department — while avoiding touching or handling the hazardous waste items.