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All three of the traditional triathlon stages are included — swimming, biking and running — and drivers should expect slowing down on a portion of Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway that racers will take on their way toward Hāwī.

Nobody knows why the 36-year-old allegedly murdered three elderly men he knew in Puna.

The base of Mauna Loa sitting on top of the old oceanic crust is only 6 miles below sea level, so the major magnitude-6.0 earthquake the night of Friday, May 22, happened deeper than the volcano — even deeper than the base of the ocean crust, which is bent downward by the weight of the Hawaiian Island chain.

The visit also provided an opportunity for federal Education Department leadership to learn more about the University of Hawaiʻi’s research enterprise, student success initiatives, workforce development efforts and higher education programs.

Three of the arrests occurred in Hilo and the other three in South Kohala, according to Hawai‘i Island police.

A female was found in Hilo unresponsive with multiple injuries to her head and face early Thursday morning.

The suspect, 36-year-old Jake Baker, was captured on Red Road in Kaimu near Kalapana, according to a resident who took video of the arrest.

A brief look at news and events happening throughout the state and around the Big Island.

Falaniko Solomona Penesa of Samoa claimed the top spot in the elite men’s division, outperforming Hikitahi Piokoe of Arue, Tahiti, who placed second, and Kenshi Jordan of Ishigaki, Japan, who finished third.

The boardwalk was closed for several months for repairs.

A great variety of events, activities, festivals and more is once again available for people of all ages; check out this week’s top 10 to see what piques your interests!

Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense received more than 200 damage reports as of Wednesday, with eight homes considered destroyed.

Don Hyatt said his friends, Bob Shine, 69, and Chitta Morse, 79, were two of the victims. Suspect Jacob Baker remains on the lam.

Island-pop single by the renowned Hawaiʻi music group encourages listeners to find self-worth beyond social media validation, online comparison and pressure of digital approval.

Kūpuna Watch is an outreach program where police discuss crime and traffic trends, the importance of reporting elder abuse, as well as ways to identify and prevent financial and internet crimes.

Free monthly events are aimed at strengthening communication and connection between police leadership and the community.

Tickets are limited, so don’t wait to get yours for this pop art-inspired fundraiser celebrating food, art, music and the creative community hosted by Hawai‘i Island Art Alliance in partnership with Ola Brew.

In April, the Department of Land and Natural Resources released a draft of the Program Plan Update.

Hawai‘i County Civil Defense reports to Honolulu media outlet that it had received 143 damage reports — 34 of which were for major damage, including 5 homes destroyed — from the magnitude-6.0 earthquake that struck shortly before 10 p.m. Friday, May 22, on west side of Big Island.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.