From the Hawaii Tribune-Herald:

Trial has again been delayed for marijuana advocate Roger Christie and prosecutors have filed additional charges against him as well.

Christie, founder of The Hawaii Cannabis Ministry, had been scheduled to start trial on Wednesday on federal charges of conspiracy to manufacture, distribute and possess 100 or more marijuana plants, plus manufacturing and possessing with intent to distribute 284 marijuana plants.

Trial is now scheduled for March 19, the seventh trial date set in the case, although it may be delayed further. Read the full story.

And here’s the latest in other neighbor isle gov’t and politics:

Big Isle businesses weigh in on minimum wage proposal

Kauai leaders take a cautious look at marijuana

Blockbuster store in Hilo closing

Legislature proposes stripping freedom of speech from businesses

Hawaii Coast Guardsman held during investigation

Grant to help manage Maui deer problem

Visiting MIT students study Big Isle’s vog

Moody’s gives Hawaii County good credit rating

Maui County’s visitor numbers continue steady increase

Land trust of Mokio Preserve finalized

Kona diver aids dolphin, video goes viral

Roger Christie.