From The Garden Island:

Lee Sass had one of the best roles a volunteer could have on Saturday: Tour guide of the Kilauea Point Lighthouse.

With each 30-minute tour, Sass easily recited the history and significance of the lighthouse dedicated May 1, 1913.

“The next room up is the watch room, and that’s the key place,” he said.

But during the tours, he had to give a bit of bad news, too, which usually drew a collective groan from his followers.

“We can’t go up to the lens room itself,” he said. “New rules.” Read the full story.

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

Abercrombie visits Hilo to announce campaign

Maui Onion Festival to feature demonstrations, fun activities

Building picks up as Big Isle economy grows

In face of fewer flights

Crivello shares Maui Council experiences

The bridges of Kauai County

Kauai Philippine Cultural Center project holds second fundraiser

State providing $180M for West Hawaii projects

Hawaii County Councilmembers weigh budget proposal

Eddie Would Go documentary set to open Maui’s film festival

Pride and joy LGBT parade planned for July 6 in Hilo

Photo courtesy  fadedpictures.

—Chad Blair