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Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 9h

The string of events began Saturday. According to Hawai‘i Island police, dispatch received numerous calls at 4:43 p.m. regarding a reckless driver heading toward Hilo on Highway 11 within the Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.

Big Island man taken into custody following 2 reported armed carjackings

The string of events began Saturday. According to Hawai‘i Island police, dispatch received numerous calls at 4:43 p.m. regarding a reckless driver heading toward Hilo on Highway 11 within the Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.

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Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 18h

Byron Waller’s is on a mission called “From Patient to Pilot” that aims to inspire young people to chase their dreams no matter the challenges they face.

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15-year-old Australian lands plane at Kona airport during world ‘patient-to-pilot’ flight

Byron Waller’s is on a mission called “From Patient to Pilot” that aims to inspire young people to chase their dreams no matter the challenges they face.

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Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 23h

A study by oceanographers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa provided the first in-depth look at a poorly understood area of the ocean, revealing a dynamic community that is sensitive to seasonal changes.

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University of Hawaiʻi researchers caution deep-sea mining due to understudied ecosystem

A study by oceanographers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa provided the first in-depth look at a poorly understood area of the ocean, revealing a dynamic community that is sensitive to seasonal changes.

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Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 1d

The first two Big Island triathletes crossed the finish line before 8 p.m. on Saturday.

Big Island triathletes cross finish line at Ironman World Championship in Kona

The first two Big Island triathletes crossed the finish line before 8 p.m. on Saturday.

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Approximately 1,600 triathletes competing from around the world took to the grueling 140.6-mile course. Waters in Kailua Bay were slightly choppy, highlighted pink as the sun rose over Hualālai.

Photo gallery: Women’s Ironman World Championship descends onto Kailua-Kona

Approximately 1,600 triathletes competing from around the world took to the grueling 140.6-mile course. Waters in Kailua Bay were slightly choppy, highlighted pink as the sun rose over Hualālai.

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Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 1d

Get ready to cheer on our local athletes!

8 women from Big Island competing today in Ironman World Championship in Kona

On the eve before the race, the Big Island competitors were excited and hopeful for the day. For most, it will be their first time taking on the grueling 140.6-mile swim-bike-run course.

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will update the community on the ongoing environmental restoration of the Waikōloa Maneuver Area after over two decades of removal actions on Oct. 15.

Department of Defense holding public meeting about restoration progress of Waikōloa Maneuver Area

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will update the community on the ongoing environmental restoration of the Waikōloa Maneuver Area after over two decades of removal actions on Oct. 15.

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Reigning Ironman World Champion Laura Philipp, of Germany, will lead the professional field along with two additional Ironman World Champions, Lucy Charles-Barclay, of Great Britain, and Chelsea Sodaro, of the United States.

1,600 triathletes compete today in Kona in last women’s-only Ironman World Championship

Reigning Ironman World Champion Laura Philipp of Germany will lead the professional field that includes two other Ironman World Champions: Great Britain's Lucy Charles-Barclay and American Chelsea Sodaro.

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Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 2d

On July 20, the massive tree was uprooted and fell onto Kīlauea Avenue and a nearby church. At that time, the remains of two women were discovered in the debris of the tree.

Update: Hawai‘i Island police ID remains of second victim found in downed banyan tree

On July 20, the massive tree was uprooted and fell onto Kīlauea Avenue and a nearby church. At that time, the remains of two women were discovered in the debris of the tree.

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Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 2d

Take a look at what's going on today leading up to the big race day Oct. 11 in Kona.

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IRONMAN World Championship schedule for Oct. 10: Little bit of a calm before the storm; check in and cheer starts later this morning

Take a look at what's going on today leading up to the big race day Oct. 11 in Kona.

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Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 3d

47-year-old Albert Espaniola Jr. now faces charges of first-degree burglary and second-degree theft in connection with the Oct. 8 burglary incident at the residence on Old Volcano Road.

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Hilo man spotted taking hunting, fishing gear and internet device from Kea‘au home

47-year-old Albert Espaniola Jr. now faces charges of first-degree burglary and second-degree theft in connection with the Oct. 8 burglary incident at the residence on Old Volcano Road.

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Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 3d

Take a look at what's going on today leading up to the big race day Oct. 11 in Kona.

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IRONMAN World Championship schedule for Oct. 9: UnderPants Run, welcome banquet and more

Take a look at what's going on today leading up to the big race day Oct. 11 in Kona.

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Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 4d

Hawaiʻi's 2018 false missile alert is portrayed in an off-Broadway musical that was created from the firsthand account of part-time Kauaʻi resident Holly Doubet.

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New Off-Broadway musical explores the false 2018 missile alert in Hawaiʻi

Hawaiʻi's 2018 false missile alert is portrayed in an off-Broadway musical that was created from the firsthand account of part-time Kauaʻi resident Holly Doubet.

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Keliʻi was last seen at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 3 on Kea'au Bypass Road, wearing a black windbreaker jacket and gray sweatpants. Police ask anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact them immediately.

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16-year-old runaway sought by police

Keliʻi was last seen at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 3 on Kea'au Bypass Road, wearing a black windbreaker jacket and gray sweatpants. Police ask anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact them immediately.

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Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 6d

Enrollment on Big Island campuses was mixed, with Hawaiʻi Community College's up and the University of Hawaiʻi Hilo's slightly down.

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University of Hawaiʻi enrollment across 10 campuses exceeds 51,000 for first time in 8 years

Enrollment on Big Island campuses was mixed, with Hawaiʻi Community College's up and the University of Hawaiʻi Hilo's slightly down.

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Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 6d

Hoʻolina Designs, led by designer Dr. Hannah Preston-Pita, celebrates Indigenous artistry while honoring healing and hope through creativity as the pieces reach more eyes across the state.

Business Monday: Resilience, culture meet on the runway with Hoʻoilina Designs

Hoʻolina Designs, led by designer Dr. Hannah Preston-Pita, celebrates Indigenous artistry while honoring healing and hope through creativity as the pieces reach more eyes across the state.

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Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 6d

Older adults seeking to secure their financial future won't want to miss AARPʻs Hawaiʻi's free "Financial Strategies for Older Adults" conference on Oct. 18 in Hilo.

AARP Hawai’i holding free financial strategies conference in Hilo

Older adults seeking to secure their financial future won't want to miss AARPʻs Hawaiʻi's free "Financial Strategies for Older Adults" conference on Oct. 18 in Hilo.

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Hawaiʻi has been recognized as one of the top states in the nation for mental health, according to the 2025 State of Mental Health in America report released by Mental Health America.

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Hawaiʻi ranked No. 1 in nation for affordability of mental health care in new report

Hawaiʻi has been recognized as one of the top states in the nation for mental health, according to the 2025 State of Mental Health in America report released by Mental Health America.

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Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 7d

The second annual Hilo Sensory Festival will be offering activities to empower children with autism and to celebrate neurodiversity on Saturday at Hilo Daijingu Hall.

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Sensory-friendly festival in Hilo brings together families with autistic children

The second annual Hilo Sensory Festival will be offering activities to empower children with autism and to celebrate neurodiversity on Saturday at Hilo Daijingu Hall.

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Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 7d

First sighted near Molokaʻi and then the Mariana Trench 10 years later, Iridogorgia chewbacca highlights the collaborative efforts needed to reveal hidden oceanic wonders.

University of Hawaiʻi professor recognizes deep-sea Chewbacca-like coral species

First sighted near Molokaʻi and then the Mariana Trench 10 years later, Iridogorgia chewbacca highlights the collaborative efforts needed to reveal hidden oceanic wonders.

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Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 8d

University of Hawaiʻi offer a groundbreaking, low-cost solution to boost reef recovery worldwide and significantly increasing coral survival rates in real reef environments.

3D-printed ceramic structures provide crucial protection for baby corals

University of Hawaiʻi offer a groundbreaking, low-cost solution to boost reef recovery worldwide and significantly increasing coral survival rates in real reef environments.

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Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 8d

New analysis finds Hawai‘i’s nonprofit sector is facing budget cuts and program changes that could disrupt essential services statewide.

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UHERO Brief: The vulnerability of Hawai‘i’s nonprofit sector to cuts in federal funding

New analysis finds Hawai‘i’s nonprofit sector is facing budget cuts and program changes that could disrupt essential services statewide.

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Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 9d

Local union workers are set to strike Kaiser Permanente across the state beginning Oct. 14 after months of contract negotiations for wag increases and safe staffing numbers.

Hawaiʻi Kaiser Permanente workers seek wage increases, safe staffing ahead of union strike later this month

Local union workers are set to strike Kaiser Permanente across the state beginning Oct. 14 after months of contract negotiations for wag increases and safe staffing numbers.

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Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 9d

The iconic palaka fabric — a versatile checkerboard pattern — is making a comeback from its plantation roots to modern runways, thanks to its cultural significance and history.

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The denim of Hawaiʻi: How palaka weaves together history, modern style

The iconic palaka fabric — a versatile checkerboard pattern — is making a comeback from its plantation roots to modern runways, thanks to its cultural significance and history.

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Big Island Now @bigislandnow.com · 9d

Despite a federal government shutdown, travel to the Hawaiian Islands remains largely unaffected, with essential services such as air traffic control and TSA operations continuing.

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Hawaiʻi air travel expected to continue with minimal disruption despite federal shutdown

Despite a federal government shutdown, travel to the Hawaiian Islands remains largely unaffected, with essential services such as air traffic control and TSA operations continuing.

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