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IRONMAN Traffic Incidents Minimal Thus Far
Hawai‘i County Police Department has enforced a few citations and responded to two accidents involving triathletes.
Pa‘auilo Man dies After Tractor Rollover
Hawaii County Fire Department responded to the incident on Tuesday afternoon. They found a 69-year-old man pinned underneath the equipment.
Puna Teens Invited to Participate in Kilauea Eruption Recovery art contest
On behalf of the county’s Kīlauea Eruption Recovery, Puna teens are invited to participate an artwork contest.
Parade of Nations Marches Through Kona
There are few settings in the world where every ten feet you move, you’re likely to hear a new language.
Victims in 3-Car Crash in Stable Condition
All drivers and occupants involved in a three-car crash in Kainaliu are in stable condition, according to Hawai‘i County Police Department.
PHOTOS: Parade of Nations for IRONMAN 2019
Parade of Nations came through Ali’i Drive Tuesday evening welcoming over 2,500 triathletes from around the world.
EPA closes 2 illegal cesspools in West Hawaii
Two West Hawai‘i entities were fined by the federal government after failing to to shut down illegal large-capacity cesspools.
MISSING: William Palea, 66, Kailua-Kona
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is searching for a 66-year-old Kailua-Kona man who has been reported as missing.
LFA Nearly Cleared From HVNP Steam Vents
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park said it’s close to meeting its goal of eradicating little fire ants from the popular Steam Vents area off Crater Rim Drive.
Police Arrest 18 Motorists for DUI Offenses
The Hawai`i Police Department arrested 18 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant during the week of Sept. 30–Oct. 6, 2019.
Ige Swears in HIARNG’s First Filipino General Officer
Gov. David Ige today administered the oath of office to Colonel Roy J. Macaraeg, who was promoted to brigadier general, in a ceremony held at Washington Place.
Maunakea Rules Meeting Moved to UH Hilo
The location of the UH Board of Regents decision-making meeting on the proposed administrative rules for UH managed lands on Maunakea has been moved to UH Hilo.
7th Case of Rat Lungworm Confirmed in Big Island Visitor
A case of rat lungworm disease has been confirmed in an adult visitor Hawai‘i Island, the Hawai‘i Department of Health stated in a press release this afternoon.
9 People Taken to Hospital After 3-Car Crash
Nine people were taken to Kona Community Hospital after three-car crash in Kainaliu Monday night.
Suspect Sought in Puna Shooting Incident
A 31-year-old Puna man is wanted for questioning in connection with a shooting on Monday evening.
IRONMAN Road Closures Start Thursday
Road closures for Vega IRONMAN week begin Thursday. Roads on race day will close at around 6 a.m.
Commissary Sale Scheduled for Military and Veterans
The Hawai‘i National Guard is once again hosting a commissary case lot sale.
Over 2k Athletes Registered for IRONMAN Race
About 2,500 of the world’s top triathletes are registered to compete in Kailua-Kona on Oct. 12 at the 2019 Vega IRONMAN. Fifty-seven of those athletes are from Hawai‘i.
Warrant Sweep Nets 15 People
A warrant sweep through East Hawaii netted 15 people. The operation was performed in cooperation with the police department and US Marshalls.
IRONMAN Outreach: ‘In Giving, We Receive’
Monday, a group of 50 associated with the VEGA IRONMAN World Championship made a trek up mauka to participate in grounds restoration at Halau Ka‘eaikahelelani.
