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Top 20 things to do on the Big Island Aug. 3-9: State canoe championship, 808 Day, ‘Toil and Trouble’ play

August has arrived with music and mango festivals, a state canoe championship, plenty of outdoor activities and fun for the keiki. Here’s your Top 20 events on the Big Island this week.

Democrats sweep Hawaiʻi governorship, US Senate seat and two US House seats

Democrats sweep the top races in Hawaiʻi, with Josh Green winning the governorship, Brian Schatz being reelected to the US Senate and Ed Case and Jill Tokuda winning the two US House seats.

HTA Awarding $3.56 Million to 130 Programs in 2019

The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) reports the awarding of more than $3.56 million in funding to support 130 programs in the Hawaiian Islands.