The close race for Big Island mayor, pitting incumbent Mitch Roth against challenger Kimo Alameda, is one of Hawaii’s most highly watched political contests this election season. In the Aug. 10 primary, Roth received 36.5% of vote and Alameda — a clinical psychologist and self-described local Hilo boy — took 26%. Neither of the two … Continue reading Top Candidates In Tight Big Island Mayor’s Race Offer A Study In Contrasts