#Big Island Mayor
Dr. Kimo Alameda defeats incumbent Mitch Roth for Hawaiʻi Island mayor
Promising change and transparency, Dr. Kimo Alameda garnered 51.2% of the vote on the Big Island.
Candidates invited to Waimea Community Association’s ‘speed dating’ forum
The forum provides candidates and voters with close-up encounters to get to know each other better and ask questions.
Mayor Roth to announce advisory committee to guide future of controversial Waipiʻo Valley
“Once we open the road, we don’t want to go back to the same issue we had for the past 20 years.” — Mayor Mitch Roth
Big Island Mayor Back to Work After Surviving Heart Attack
It is unclear when Mayor Roth will return full time to the office but will be alternating between his home and the office in the meantime.
Big Island Mayor Hospitalized After Emergency Stent Placement
Stent placement is a common surgical procedure to unclog a narrowing or blocked artery.
Hawai‘i County Inauguration Day Marks Multiple Firsts
With only one week left before a significant portion of funding evaporates, along with a daily bill of $80,000 to handle the logistics of mainland travel and testing, Roth faces a pivotal moment early in his tenure as mayor.
Hawai‘i County Mayoral Forum Set For Thursday
Nā Leo TV is hosting a Big Island mayoral forum on Thursday, July 16.
Kim Explains Motivations Behind His Bid For a Fourth Term for Hawai‘i County Mayor
Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim will seek a fourth term, saying he will do it as he’s always done, accepting no more than a $10 donation from any single entity.
Mitch Roth Announces Mayoral Campaign
Roth declared his candidacy to a group of supporters and media Tuesday evening at Liliuokalani Park & Gardens in Hilo.
Mayor Kim Receives Homeland Heroes Award
Hawai’i County Mayor Harry Kim has been selected for a prestigious Homeland Heroes award for his ongoing efforts to keep the people of Hawai‘i County safe.
Mayor Kim’s Surgery is Successful
Mayor Harry Kim underwent surgery on Friday at the Straub Medical Center in Honolulu to clear a blockage in an artery in his lower extremities.
Mayor Kim to Undergo Procedure for Artery Blockage
Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim will undergo surgery on Friday at Straub Medical Center in Honolulu to clear a blockage in an artery in his lower extremities.
Mayor Kim Undergoes Outpatient Defribillator Procedure
Mayor Harry Kim underwent an outpatient procedure involving the insertion of a defibrillator as a precautionary measure at Hilo Medical Center this morning.
Mayor Kim Checks Out of Hospital, Returning Home Sunday
Hawai’i County Mayor Harry Kim has checked out of the hospital and will return home to Hilo on Sunday.
UPDATE: Mayor Kim in Stable Condition, Weighing Options
Mayor Harry Kim has been medevaced to The Queens Medical Center as a precautionary measure after experiencing chest pains early Thursday.
Island Mayors Reaffirm Resiliency as a Top Priority for Hawaiʻi
Leaders discuss strategy and energy efficiency in the face of rising concerns over climate change
Mayor to Select New Department of Public Works Director
Frank DeMarco, the current Hawai‘i County Public Works director, will retire, allowing the Mayor Kim to select a new director for this key county department.
Kim Wins
Harry Kim Kim clinched the election with 18,869 votes, more than twice Wally Lau’s tally at 9,195 (24.6%).
