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Ironman’s Parade of Nations in Kona showcases athletes participating from 85 countries
Athletes from 85 countries, regions and territories showcased their national pride at the Parade of Nations down Ali‘i Drive in downtown Kailua-Kona.
State offers reminders for voters ahead of 2024 general election
There were 114,385 ballots issued in Hawai‘i County as of 5:30 p.m. Monday, with 3,354 already recevied by the Elections Division of the Hawai‘i County Office of the County Clerk.
Memorial service to honor late Big Island state lawmaker planned at state Capitol
Rep. Mark Nakashima — who grew up in Honoka‘a and was first elected in 2008, serving in the state House District 1 seat until his death — died July 11 after suffering from health complications from a long two-decade battle with diabetes.
Puna man sentenced to 10 years in prison for car theft, possession of loaded gun, and methamphetamines
John ‘Bozo’ Rapozo was found with methamphetamines and a loaded gun after he reportedly fled from the scene of a crash of a stolen Chevy Camaro in 2022.
Multiple frozen waffle brands recalled
Products include Kodiak Cakes, Good & Gather and Great Value brands sold throughout the United States, including at supermarkets and retailers in Hawai‘i.
Unemployment remains at 2.9% in September for 4th month in a row
Nonfarm jobs in Hawai’i increased by 9,000, or 1.4%, compared with September 2023, including job gains in the leisure and hospitality and trade, transportation and utilities industries.
Sulpuhr Banks Trail temporarily closed
The popular Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park trail is shuttered through Dec. 12 for boardwarlk repairs.
East Hawai‘i man charged in connection to stolen pickup truck for hospital parking lot
According to a press release from the Hawai‘i County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, the vehicle was stolen on Oct. 17.
Triathletes provided information about how to train on Kona roads before Ironman race
In the first-ever all-male race in Kona, there are approximately 2,500 athletes that will swim, bike and run on Saturday, starting at the Kailua Pier.
U.S. Postal Service announces recommended holiday mailing dates for Hawaiʻi
The US Postal Service has announced its recommended mailing and shipping dates for holiday mail and packages.
Hawaiʻi’s heritage, conservation efforts celebrated at annual ʻIkuwā Festival in Hilo
Participants engaged in learning about the crucial efforts to safeguard endangered species, with presentations on conservation efforts and the role of birds in maintaining the balance of Hawaiʻi’s delicate ecosystem.
Business Monday: Kona hotel prepares again to serve as hub for Ironman World Championship
Starting this week, the Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel will be operating at max capacity with its 455 rooms sold out as it hosts the 2024 VinFast Ironman World Championship.
Captain Cook man charged for shooting at vehicles on Māmalahoa Highway in Hoʻokena
Warren Cho Jr. has been charged wirth first-degree terroristic threatening.
Hawai‘i Tourism partners with JTB to attract high-value business events from Japan
A new deal between the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, Meet Hawai‘i and JTB seeks to recover the pipeline of Japan business meetings in Hawai‘i.
2024 Ironman World Championship in Kona: What you need to know
Here’s everything you need to know about race day Oct. 26, from road closures to solid waste facility closures, where to watch the action and even how to become an Ironman VIP spectator.
ChangeMakers Hawaiʻi launches crowdfunding online portal for small businesses
Businesses can use, repay and reuse these low-interest loans over three years, after which time the money becomes part of a “forever fund.”
Islands around the world home to 1/3 of planet’s plant species, study reveals
Hawai‘i stands out with 83% of its plant species being endemic to the state.
County’s only wooden skatepark reopens today in Volcano with community-led repairs
The County of Hawaiʻi and Volcano Village community partnered together to repair the beloved wooden skatepark and reopen after four and a half years.
Conservationists hosting educational festival in Hilo to help Hawaiʻi’s declining native birds
The Hawaiʻi Island Festival of Birds will be a full-day of panels, presentations, cultural demonstrations, soundscapes and a fair all about native manu.
