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STATE REPRESENTATIVEDISTRICT 3
(D) TODD, Christopher L.T.
61.5%4719 VOTES
(R) WILSON, Kanoa
29.0%2224 VOTES
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(D) KAPELA, Jeanne
57.1%4976 VOTES
(R) OYAMA, Ashley
32.9%2872 VOTES
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James Hustace defeats incumbent Cindy Evans in race for Hawai‘i County Council seat
The first printout of results from the State of Hawai‘i Office of Elections came in at 11:40 p.m.
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Dr. Kimo Alameda defeats incumbent Mitch Roth for Hawaiʻi Island mayor
Promising change and transparency, Dr. Kimo Alameda garnered 51.2% of the vote on the Big Island after the second printout.November 6, 2024 · 1:42 PM HST
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November 6, 2024 · 2:47 PM
Water restriction in place for areas in North Kona following power outage
Power has been out since just before 10 a.m. impacting more than 3,000 Hawaiian Electric customers.
November 6, 2024 · 2:23 PM
Update: Previously missing 60-year-old found in good health
Jeffrey Clarkson was found Nov. 4 in Hilo.
November 6, 2024 · 2:11 PM
Brown water advisory in effect for Hāmākua Coast
The public is advised to stay out of water when it appears brown or murky, especially following storms or heavy rainfall, as it can contain higher than normal pollutant levels.
November 6, 2024 · 1:14 PM
Do you know this man and woman suspected in Waikōloa theft?
The suspects were accompanied by 2 children during the incident the evening of Sept. 29 at KTA Super Stores, when they allegedly stole $165 worth of grocery items.
November 6, 2024 · 10:45 AM
Incumbent Democrats record wins across Big Island in state elections
Democrats dominated state elections throughout the islands, although Republicans picked up state House seats on O‘ahu.
November 6, 2024 · 10:22 AM
Do you know where to find this 45-year-old Hilo man?
Kenneth Rose was last seen at 5 p.m. Nov. 5 in the Wainaku area of Hilo, wearing a blue jersey, black shorts and a green cap.
November 6, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Young people may apply for inaugural Hawai‘i Youth Transportation Council tackling climate
The Youth Council will advise the Hawai‘i Transportation Department on its climate mitigation and adaptation commitments and programs.
November 6, 2024 · 9:59 AM
Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ incumbent trustees retain seats in 2024 election
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs, a semi-autonomous state agency, is made up of nine elected officials who serve four-year terms.
November 6, 2024 · 8:00 AM
University of Hawai‘i study shows coral reefs can survive some climate change, with help
Researchers created 40 experimental systems that mimic the environment of a coral reef in the wild.
November 6, 2024 · 2:42 AM
Trump wins another 4 years in the White House
Incumbents U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono and U.S. Congresswoman Jill Tokuda win re-election in the 2024 Hawai’i General Election.
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How did the local Ironman athletes fare at the Ironman World Championship in Kona?
October 26, 2024 · 10:09 PM HST
Kaiden Lieto finishes first Ironman World Championship in under 10 hours
October 26, 2024 · 10:06 AM HST
Patrick Lange wins third Ironman World Championship in Kona — in third record time
October 26, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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53rd Kona Coffee Festival
Every Thursday · 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Small Business Startup Meeting
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‘Ohana Movie Nights
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November 4, 2024 · 5:00 AM
University of Hawai‘i expert on Hello Kitty attributes global icon’s popularity to design, as character celebrates 50 years
Christine Yano is a leading expert on Hello Kitty’s cultural impact.
November 1, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Nov. 1-6: Still got some energy after Halloween? We hope so; there’s other fun to be had
From the opening reception for the 16th annual installment of a popular multi-media art exhibit celebrating the beloved island we all call home and a couple of events celebrating the Day of the Dead to a dose of cuteness to help Big Island kitties in need and other events in between, there is no lack of entertainment as November begins.
November 1, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Legendary Hawaiʻi surfboard shaper’s life now on the big screen in new documentary
Longtime Kauaʻi resident Dick Brewer was known as “the father of the modern-day surfboard” for his innovative designs and shaping of boards that were coveted by professional big wave riders around the world.
October 31, 2024 · 12:11 PM
Trick-or-treating, monster bashes, more among Big Island Halloween Day events
It’s a full day and night of frightul festivities for the haunting holiday no matter where you are on the island, with plenty of trick-or-treating and trunk-or-treating for keiki and monster bashes for adults, too.
October 30, 2024 · 5:34 PM
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Unexpected early morning seismic alarm clock jolts Big Island awake on Election Day
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October 25, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
Ocean Blog
Hawaiian monk seal pup checks in at Ke Kai Ola for emergency care on Big Island
October 28, 2024 · 12:00 PM HST
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October 24, 2024 · 8:14 AM HST
October supermoon reinforces royal effect on coastal waters, ushering in minor King Tides
October 17, 2024 · 12:15 PM HST
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Maui Now
New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District approves Aloha Halawa District Partners as preferred offeror
The state Department of Accounting and General Services and the Stadium Authority announced the approval of Aloha Halawa District Partners as the preferred offeror for the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District and that the NASED process is on track to open the new Aloha Stadium for the 2028 University of Hawaiʻi football season.
Travel-related dengue virus case confirmed on Maui
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has identified a new travel-related dengue virus case on Maui, bringing the number of total cases to 14 identified in the state in 2024 (one on Kauaʻi, four on Maui, nine on Oʻahu). The affected traveler was exposed in a country where dengue is common.
Maui County incumbents survive election despite voter frustration about Lahaina fire recovery, economy
All Maui County Council members appeared to have won reelection, though the South Maui race was separated by just over 100 votes as of Wednesday morning, and it was unknown how many more ballots were pending. In the presidential race, voters said concerns over the economy pushed them to back Trump.
Coast Guard suspends search for missing snorkeler off Kauaʻi
The Coast Guard suspended its search at noon Wednesday for a 58-year old man who went missing while snorkeling off the coast of Kauaʻi Sunday.
Coast Guard medevacs ailing woman from cruise ship 70 miles off Oʻahu
The Coast Guard medevaced an ailing woman from a cruise ship 70 miles offshore Oʻahu Tuesday.
Kaua‘i Now
Kōloa man held on $5K bail following theft of boat from Port Allen harbor
Witnesses identified the suspect in the Nov. 4 incident as Joshua Aceret-Ipac.
Search suspended for snorkeler who went missing Sunday in waters off Kaua‘i
The multi-agency search ceased at noon Wednesday after 72 hours and covering more than 1,300 square nautical miles. There has been no sign of the missing man.
Brown water advisory issued for Hanalei Bay
The public is advised to stay out of water when it appears brown or murky, especially following storms or heavy rainfall, as it can contain higher than normal pollutant levels. If the water is brown, turn around.
Kaua‘i Democrats defeat opponents in elections for state House seats
Democrats dominated elections throughout the islands, although Republicans picked up state Senate and House seats on O‘ahu.
Kaua‘i trustee Dan Ahuna, other incumbents retain seats in Office of Hawaiian Affairs election
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