Community associations around Hawaii County are charged with tasks such as maintaining roads in substandard subdivisions, and no one oversees them.
Alan D. McNarie
Alan D. McNarie has been covering the Big Island's people and issues for various publications for over a quarter century. He's published two novels: "Yeshua" and "The Soul Keys." He lives in Volcano. Email Alan at amcnarie@civilbeat.org
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Big Island: Council Finalists Talk About Homelessness And Housing
Rebecca Villegas and Kelly Drysdale are facing off to represent a district where many workers cannot afford to live.
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Big Island: Why A New Beach Created By Lava May Doom A Popular Boat Ramp
Pohoiki was home to a ramp heavily used by fishermen. Now officials must decide whether to restore it or preserve a black sand beach.
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Big Island: Residents Say Dairy Is Still Polluting Their Small Town
Court filings say discharges of wastewater are continuing even though the company is under an order to stop it.
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Big Island: The Lessons Learned In Puna As Lava Shelters Shut Down
Public agencies and private organizations devised massive relief efforts, but “they knew a lot less about living rough than we did,” said one evacuee.
Posted inHawaiʻi
Big Island: As Fire And Lava Diminish, Volcano Village Still Struggles
Transportation questions loom large as residents and the national park try to navigate a return to normalcy.
Posted inOpinion
Big Island: Incumbent’s Surprise Withdrawal Opens Up Council Race
The departure leaves two newcomers who emphasize agriculture and sustainability facing off for the seat.
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Big Island: Volcano Politics Play Out In Lava-Swamped Council District
Two candidates who have played significant roles in lava relief efforts are squaring off in the Aug. 11 primary.
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Big Island: The Village That Can’t Stop Shaking
Volcano Village’s residents and businesses are coping with frequent earthquakes and the closure of the nearby national park.