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Pending Budget Contains $35M More for New Kona Courthouse

Combined with other funds, the state Judiciary is nearly halfway to the $90 million needed to consolidate court functions in West Hawaii.

House Budget Big on Big Island

The House version of the state CIP budget, which will next be considered by the Senate, contains $436 million for projects in Hawaii County.

House Approves Its Version of State Budget

The $12 billion supplemental spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year funds a new pharmacy school building, and part of the cost of a new Kona courthouse.

House Committee Earmarks $40M for New Kona Courthouse

The state Judiciary has long noted the need to consolidate Kona’s court operations which are currently spread across three locations.

State Changes Location for New Kona Courthouse

Judiciary officials said the previous location had to be rejected because endangered native plants were found nearby.

Chief Justice Seeking $90M for New Kona Courthouse

He is also supporting a budget allocation that would bolster court security by adding seven more deputy sheriffs on the Big Island.