Down in the mud
KAILUA-KONA — You might not call it a clean finish, but for the hundreds of eager competitors who ducked, dashed, climbed and crawled their way over, around and through the obstacles at the Monster Dash 5k obstacle course, coming across the finish line was well worth the dirt.
Get your spook on
KAILUA-KONA — At Tim Ewing’s house on Sea View Circle, a good Halloween night is making small kids cry.
Dozens of volunteers contribute to trail restoration efforts at Palamanui
KAILUA-KONA — Along a stretch of an ancient trail north of Hawaii Community College – Palamanui, Camilo Ramirez and his son, Essien, carefully laid lava rocks along the trail’s edge, restoring the walls that had been kicked and tumbled by the goats that have taken up residence.
Kona Village Resort eyes 2021 reopening
KAILUA-KONA — The Kona Village Resort could potentially reopen in 2021, a decade after sustaining heavy damage from the 2011 tsunami.
Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce gala to celebrate 50 years
KAILUA-KONA — Fifty years in, the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce isn’t slowing down.
The race before the race: How athletes, fans and volunteers prepare for Ironman
KAILUA-KONA — Two hours before the first professional athletes entered the waters of Kailua Bay for the 2018 Ironman World Championship, the stars that hung over Kona were mixed with an electrified air of anxiety and anticipation, while volunteers who had been working virtually nonstop put the finishing touches turning the end of Alii Drive into the site of a competition that draws the world’s top athletes every year.
Step by step: Houston man shares journey of change in advance of Ironman
KAILUA-KONA — Three years ago, when Marcus Cook’s business sold, his mentor called him into his office.
‘This is life-changing’
KAINALIU — When Piilani Rivera came to the King’s Daughters Ministry thrift store on Saturday, she was expecting to pick up some clothes and other items for her family.
Reaching for the stars: Hookena teacher among 15 finalists for $100K grant
HOOKENA — Hookena Elementary School third-grade teacher Leimamo Lind-Strauss wants her students to know science is all around — from the stars above to the ocean surrounding them.
Panel discusses proposed property tax in advance of November vote
KAILUA-KONA — While supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment say it could raise much-needed funds for the state’s public schools, opponents argue the proposal has too many ambiguities and too few guarantees.
Real Men Wear Pink campaign aims to raise money, inspire involvement for American Cancer Society
KAILUA-KONA — When it comes to the fight against breast cancer, awareness, said Nick Traxler, isn’t enough.
Push for preservation: Subcommittee urges action at Laaloa Beach Park
KAILUA-KONA — Years after the development of a preservation plan designed to protect historic properties at Laaloa Beach Park, a subcommittee of the county’s Cultural Resources Commission is pushing the county to make full implementation of that plan a priority.
Diving for debris
KAILUA-KONA — Less than half an hour after divers leapt into the water at Honokohau Harbor, the designated drop zone was covered with yards of hose and fishing line, stacks of tires and even the odd carpet.
Consultant sought to revitalize Hale Halawai
KAILUA-KONA — The Kailua Village Business Improvement District is looking for a consultant to help revitalize Hale Halawai.
Recipe for good living: Saeko Sato looks back on 100 years with friends, family
KAILUA-KONA — A lot has changed in Saeko Sato’s 100 years — “it changed a lot, lot, lot.”
Hitting addiction head-on
KAILUA-KONA — When Brent Oto, owner of Oahu-based Substance Abuse Education and Prevention LLC, speaks with people in this community about the problems of substance misuse and addiction, he hears one common response: They want and need to know more.
Hundreds come out to support local artists at Festival of 1,000 Bowls
KEAUHOU — After Waimea resident Juliana Kasberg saw the email from Donkey Mill Art Center promoting the 12th annual Cool Fusion: Festival of 1,000 Bowls, she printed it out and kept it for weeks leading up to Saturday’s event.
Rotary Club of Kona provides vision screenings at Kealakehe Elementary School
KAILUA-KONA — For students developing their reading skills, good vision — and screenings to catch any potential problems — can make the difference.
Commission gives thumbs up on vacation rental bill
KAILUA-KONA — After a full morning of public testimony and discussion that went into Thursday afternoon, the Leeward Planning Commission voted to forward to the County Council a favorable recommendation on a vacation rental bill along with some suggestions for changes from the Planning Department and the commission itself.
Foundation helps students grow fruit trees at Kahakai Elementary School
KAILUA-KONA — Long after Brandon Curry and Sei Smith finish their last day at Kahakai Elementary School, the trees they and their peers planted at the campus Tuesday will continue to bear fruit, giving the students who come after them a source of food and learning.
