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Ironman volunteer medics treat hypothermia, dehydration among race competitors
Around 100 medical volunteers helped racers in the 2023 VinFast Ironman World Championship in Kona Saturday night.
Brown Bag Lunch Series: Being an Ally, Caring for Those in Conflict
The nonprofit Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center in Hilo is hosting a free Zoom talk on Oct. 19 as part of its “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace” series, featuring Darlene Viggiano, Ph.D., discussing “Being an Ally: Caring for Those in Conflict.
Business Monday: Brother-sister duo team up for tiny home business
Brother and sister duo Ellie and Dan Madsen co-own Paradise Tiny Homes together in hopes of bringing affordable homes to the islands.
Big Island Now poll No. 32: What was your favorite part of the 2023 VinFast Ironman World Championship on the Big Island?
After a week of events leading up to race day, a champion has been crowned for the first ever VinFast Ironman World Championship triathlon completely dedicated to some of the best women athletes from around the world. What was your favorite part of this year’s festivities?
Community meetings scheduled for Big Island reusable food and drinkware system project
Hawai‘i County and the University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant College Program were recently awarded grants through programs of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to undertake the project.
Activity at Kīlauea summit decreases dramatically, suggesting recent intrusive event coming to an end
There’s been a dramatic decrease in earthquakes and summit tiltmeters also recorded a change in tilt magnitude and direction during the past several days.
University of Hawaiʻi establishes Genome Research Center to understand health disparities
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is launching the University of Hawaiʻi Pacific Center for Genome Research with a $10.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study the genetic causes of diseases disproportionately affecting Native Hawaiians and Asian Americans.
Big Island Now poll results: Voters had one overwhelming opinion when it comes to parking in Kona’s Historic Kailua Village
Over the past several years, privately owned parking lots that used to be free so people could patronize restaurants, shops, bars and other businesses now are charging rates ranging from $9 to $15 per hour.
Prayer vigil for peace in Israel planned next week on Big Island
The entire community is invited to attend — all faiths, all beliefs, all ages.
Top Hawai‘i Island Ironman finisher performed like a pro, but the run did her in
The 58-year-old Brenda Avery exited Kailua Bay after the 2.4-mile swim in just 1 hour and 55 seconds, 97th overall and second in her age group of 55-59.
Ironman spectators, fans and family cheer on racers Saturday
Thousands of people gathered in Kona Saturday to support the female triathletes in the 2023 VinFast Ironman World Championship.
60-year-old man from Keaʻau charged with sexual assault of an elderly family member
Hawai’i Island police have arrested and charged 60-year-old Troy Ashley Young of Kea’au with sexual assault of an 88-year-old female family member who is mentally incapacitated.
Photo Gallery: 2023 Vinfast Women’s Ironman World Championship in Kona
The 2023 VinFast Women’s Ironman World Championship in Kona in photos.
‘It’s nice to finally be the bride’ — Lucy Charles-Barclay wins Ironman World Championship in Kona
After finishing second four times, Lucy Charles-Barclay of Great Britain wins the 2023 VinFast Ironman World Championship in Kona in a record time of 8:24:31.
University of Hawaiʻi study: Intense tropical cyclones arriving earlier due to climate change
Research from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa revealed that intense tropical cyclones, equivalent to category 4 and 5 hurricanes, are arriving three to four days earlier with each decade of climate change, increasing the risk of compounding extreme weather events.
Honokaʻa man charged with shooting an arrow into a woman at Hāpuna Beach parking lot
A man from Honoka’a has been arrested and charged with shooting an arrow into the arm of a woman while she was walking to her car on Sep. 6 at Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area on the Big Island.
Activity seems to have leveled off as episodes of unrest in Kīlauea’s south summit region continue
The Uēkahuna summit tiltmeter north of the Big Island volcano’s caldera recorded a flat trend during the past 24 hours, with the Sand Hill tiltmeter just south of the caldera displaying the same.
Ironman Foundation gives more than $140,000 back in support of Big Island race host Kailua-Kona
Funds directly benefit those communities where Ironman events are hosted by providing charitable support to a variety of local nonprofit organizations.
Volcano Watch: The Great Hawaiʻi ShakeOut and the earthquake energy budget
The Great Hawaiʻi ShakeOut is an annual event for kamaʻāina and visitors alike to practice and prepare for when a large damaging earthquake hits the Hawaiian Islands.
Newsweek ranks University of Hawaiʻi among nation’s best workplaces for parents, families
The university is one of two Hawaiʻi employers and only eight universities throughout the nation that made the global news magazine’s list of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families.”
