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‘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.
Flood advisory issued for East Hawai‘i
The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for East Hawai‘i till 7:30 p.m.
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.
Hawai‘i police releases weekly outstanding warrants list
Hawai’i police released its weekly outstanding warrants list.
COVID boosters, flu shots available during Walmart Wellness Day
As flu season approaches and COVID-19 continues to infect — and re-infect — people throughout the islands, Walmart is offering a chance for Big Island residents to protect themselves.
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.
Volcano Watch: Recent events at Mauna Loa remind us to be prepared for quick changes
The last eruption of Mauna Loa occurred in 1984 and began in a style typical of the volcano.
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.
Police investigate thefts from vehicles at two Big Island beaches
Several thefts from vehicles were reported this week at two separate Big Island beaches and police are investigating.
Participants sought for UH Shape Up! Keiki study about childhood obesity
A research team at the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center is looking to recruit nearly 400 children, ages 0-5 years old, for a study that will create advanced body shape models using 3-D scans.
UH study: Hawaiian corals select algae partnerships to help survive climate change
Teamwork is even more important for coral trying to survive an increasingly warming ocean.
Ironman early morning sights with Lucy Charles-Barclay first out of the water
Kailua-Kona was buzzing before the sun rose Thursday morning, with about 2,500 triathletes and thousands of volunteers and spectators ready for the return of the Ironman World Championship.
Mayor’s Cup golf tourney returns to raise funds for Hawai‘i Island United Way
Dust off those golf clubs and don your plaid pants to help raise funds for Hawai‘i Island United Way.
State lawmakers urge better mental health resources for health care workers
As 50 Kaiser Permanente clinicians who serve more than 260,000 patients throughout the islands continue an open-ended strike, 15 Hawai‘i state legislators on Tuesday signed a letter addressing the increasing challenges faced by health care providers specifically relating to mental health.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs awards grant funds to project to be implemented at Waimea Middle School
A Big Island school is one of two in the state that will benefit from grant funds from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
Mauna Loa summit/backcountry closed due to elevated seismic activity
Due to elevated seismic activity on Mauna Loa, the Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is closing the Mauna Loa summit backcountry until further notice.
