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Maui teenager among three college students killed near Phoenix after being struck by SUV in wrong lane
Hunter Balberdi, a 19-year-old from Wailuku, Maui, died early Monday morning in a four-car collision about 30 miles north of Phoenix, Ariz. She died with two of her classmates at Grand Canyon University after their car was struck by an SUV going the wrong way on a highway.
UH-Hilo junior libero Hoke surpasses 1,000 career digs
Tani Hoke of Kailua, O‘ahu, is currently ranked at No. 2 in the Pacific West Conference.
Kona returns to normalcy after first two-day Ironman World Championship
The 2022 Ironman World Championship in Kona was the largest in its four-decade history with nearly 5,000 finishers, 20,000 plus spectators and an estimated $100 million pumped into the economy on the Big Island.
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for October 11, 2022
The ongoing moderate size, medium period north swell will be trending down through the day as will north-facing shore surf. A late week north moderate,…
2 West Hawaiʻi beach parks to temporarily close for construction improvements
The temporary closure of Laʻaloa Beach Park and the temporary partial closure of Magic Sands Beach Park in Kailua-Kona is scheduled for the end of the month to allow for construction improvements.
No injuries reported following East Hawai‘i structure fire
No injuries were reported following a structure fire in Pāhoa early this morning.
High surf advisory issued for north-facing shores
The National Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory for the north-facing shorelines of Hawai‘i Island
Washington State woman charged with fentanyl and methamphetamine possession on Big Island
A Washington State woman, 32-year-old Courtney Jordan Cato, was charged with fentanyl and methamphetamine possession offenses in relation to an Oct. 5 incident.
Ironman results: Several Big Island residents finish iconic triathlon
Nearly 40 men and women from Hawaii Island were among the more than 5,000 athletes from around the world to compete in the VinFast Ironman World Championship this week in Kailua-Kona.
Rookie Gustav Iden smashes Kona course record to win 2022 Ironman World Championship
Norwegian Gustav Iden won the 2022 Ironman World Championship in Kona by smashing the old course record for the 140.6-mile race by nearly 11 minutes with a time of 7:40:24.
Ironman update: France’s Sam Laidlow smashes bike course record; two Norwegians chasing in the run
France’s Sam Laidlow is leading the talent-packed men’s professional field in the 2022 Ironman World Championship.
‘Big Blu’ leads strong men’s rookie class at 2022 Ironman World Championship in Kona
With three-time Ironman World Champion Jan Frodeno out with an injury, Kona rookie Kristian Blummenfelt from Norway is the favorite.
High surf advisory issued for north-facing shores of Hawaiian Islands
A high surf advisory has been issued for north-facing shores of Ni‘ihau, Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Moloka‘i, Maui and the Big Island until 6 a.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
‘I’m waiting for you’: Hilo’s Skye Ombac and Bree Wee cross Ironman finish line together
What they started together, they finished together. Kahakai Elementary School teachers Skye Ombac and Bree Wee, who began training for the Ironman World Championship two years ago, crossed the finish line with their arms stretched to the sky Thursday at 8:32 p.m. After 140.6 grueling miles, it was time to hug and cry. The triathlon […]
Bacteria levels below threshold at Kailua Pier, DOH reports
A retesting of Kailua Pier by Kamakahonu Beach, fronting King Kamehameha Beach Hotel, shows bacteria levels no longer exceed threshold levels.
High bacteria levels detected off handful of West Hawai‘i beaches
Bacteria levels in waters off the west side of Kailua Pier as well as at Kekaha Kai State Beach Park and Kua Bay were reported by the state Department of Health Thursday afternoon.
Council moves forward with purchase of Keauhou Bay property
The Hawai’i County Council during its regular meeting Wednesday moved ahead with plans to purchase some of the last remaining open space at Keauhou Bay.
American Chelsea Sodaro shocks stellar field to win Ironman World Championship in Kona
Chelsea Sodaro, 33, of California stunned the best field in Ironman World Championship history to win on her first try in Kona with a time of 8 hours, 33 minutes and 46 seconds.
Coast Guard identifies dive tour boat captain found dead in waters off West Hawai‘i
A man found dead Tuesday in waters offshore of a West Hawai‘i beach park was the captain of a dive tour boat who was reported missing earlier in the day by a crew member.
