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Strong October for tourism — Big Island had 132,392 visitors last month

Strong October for tourism — Big Island had 132,392 visitors last month

November 28, 2024

Visitors to the Big Island exceeded prepandemic rates last month even as international travel lags far behind.

By MICHAEL BRESTOVANSKY Hawaii Tribune-Herald • Nov. 28, 2024 • Updated 12:05 am

Airlines are padding flight times. It’s not your imagination.

By Ben Blatt New York Times • Nov. 28, 2024 • Updated 12:05 am

Puna man sentenced to 10 years for electronic enticement of a minor

By JOHN BURNETT Hawaii Tribune-Herald • Nov. 28, 2024 • Updated 12:05 am

Giving thanks for a dry spell

By JOHN BURNETT Hawaii Tribune-Herald • Nov. 28, 2024 • Updated 12:05 am

Obesity drugs would be covered by Medicare and Medicaid under Biden proposal

By MARGOT SANGER-KATZ New York Times • Nov. 27, 2024

Latest Local

BIIF basketball: Waiakea dominates, Hilo wins thriller

November 28, 2024

HILO — Waiakea boys basketball got off to a blistering start to the 2024-25 season, routing St. Joseph 63-19 on Tuesday at home in the Warriors’ opener.

Updated 12:05 am

BIIF soccer: Ka Makani, Warriors win season openers

Updated 12:05 am

Mauna Loa Road reopens

Updated 12:05 am

Kusch reappointed to House seat

Updated 12:05 am

Two county employees charged with gas theft

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Obituaries for November 28

Updated 12:05 am

Art Studio Tour on Thanksgiving weekend in Volcano

Updated 12:05 am

JoAnn Williams Christmas craft fair is this weekend

Updated 12:05 am

BIIF: Soccer, basketball continue to open seasons across isle

Updated 1:33 pm

Water shut off today to some in Waimea

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