#Kailua Kona

While the The Nature Conservancy helps coral reef growth with quick, short-term responses, ʻĀkoʻakoʻa Reef Restoration Program focuses on long-term reef health.

In the wake of the tragic Cristmas Eve accident, Hawaiʻi lost an esteemed emergency physician, Dr. Judy Fitzgerald, who left an indelible mark on patients and colleagues across the island.

After finishing second four times, Lucy Charles-Barclay of Great Britain wins the 2023 VinFast Ironman World Championship in Kona in a record time of 8:24:31.

The best female professional and amateur triathletes in the world are now battling it out in a bid to be crowned the next 2023 VinFast Ironman World Champion.

Starting at 6:25 a.m. HST, women will begin the grueling 140.6-mile race at Kailua Bay. Following the 2.4-mile swim, athletes will transition to the bike for 112 miles and finish the race with a 26.2-mile run.

Words matter in volcanology just as in the rest of society. Words matter among volcanologists themselves, of course, but they particularly matter in our dealings with the public, when we attempt to both tell what is happening and educate about how volcanoes work. Accuracy of words promotes understanding and clarity of thought and is essential to both telling and educating.

State officers on Hawaiʻi Island arrested a 24-year-old man after receiving a citizen report on Wednesday afternoon of a large gathering at Alula Beach near Honokōhau Small Boat Harbor.  

Big Island Police have initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation after the finding of skeletal remains on an unimproved lot on Aliʻi Drive in Kailua-Kona

A 46-year-old man from Kailua-Kona on Hawaiʻi Island was sentenced to more than 24 years in prison for the production of child pornography of two minor females.

A new 180,000 square foot shopping center, broke ground in Kailua-Kona on Hawaiʻi Island. The Niumalu Marketplace is estimated to be a $95 million investment in West Hawaiʻi.

With the expected surge in travel for the 2016 IRONMAN World Championship triathlon, the health officials are urging the public to take precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes and reduce the risk of spreading diseases, including Zika, dengue, and chikungunya.

A Big Island woman was charged Wednesday after police responded to a reported road rage incident in Kailua-Kona on Monday.

Agricultural officials have confirmed the spread of the invasive Little Fire Ant from populations in East Hawaii to the West side of the Island. The species was first detected in the Big Island’s Puna district in 1999.  The new finding was made at two locations in Kailua-Kona—one at a residence, and the other at a […]

A coroner’s inquest has been initiated in the death of a Maui woman found on the Big Island of Hawaii. Authorities identified the woman as 41-year-old Davelin Aweau of Maui.  The woman’s body was found off of Manawalea Street in Kailua-Kona early Tuesday morning and was transported to Kona Community Hospital where the woman was […]

Aloha Air Cargo is offering a new delivery alternative for businesses that now face increased rates for barge shipping. The new Aloha FlexShip service is described by company officials as a convenient and cost-effective solution for transporting less time-sensitive, non-perishable items. Aloha FlexShip delivers goods in three to five days, providing service out of Honolulu […]

(Posted by Wendy OSHER © 2009) The state has added a Molokai meeting to a list of public discussions on possible regulations for certain marine fish species. The Department of Land and Natural Resources is considering minimum size rules to protect some species from over harvesting including Parrotfish (uhu), Goatfish (weke), and Jacks (ulua/papio). The […]