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.

The murders of three men within less than 48 hours and ongoing search for 36-year-old armed and extremely dangerous suspect Jacob “Jake” Daniel Baker are causing fear, unease, frustration, grief and more among residents.

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.

Two of the victims were identified by a friend as Bob Shine, 69, and Chitta Morse, 79, who lived within 500 yards or so of each other in Pāhoa.

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.

Sip, savor and enjoy the unique coffee and regional flavor of the Big Island’s most southern district during the 17th annual festival from June 14-20.

Autopsies will be performed Wednesday, May 27, on both victims to determine the exact causes of death for the men discovered deceased in separate incidents on Papaya Farms Road; investigations into both deaths are active and ongoing.

Bronson Kaʻena Histo has been charged with second-degree robbery for allegedly stealing jewelry at a kiosk and injuring a sales clerk.

The money will support planning and design work of the T-Hangar and West Ramp improvements.

Dr. Michele Carbone, a renowned researcher at the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Szent-Györgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research.

The area of Lanikaula Street near Kino‘ole Street was closed for about three hours.