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Løvseth captured the title in her first-ever attempt, defeating Kat Matthews of Great Britain by just 35 seconds in the third-closest world championship finish in the sport’s history – men or women.

Speed appears to be a contributing factor in the crash, and toxicology results are pending to determine if impairment played a role.

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.

Nonprofit mountain biking association wants to create, enhance and preserve a world-class network of mountain biking trails throughout Kaua’i County while raising awareness and enthusiasm for a healthy outdoor activity and fostering the next generation of mountain bicyclists.

“What we witnessed here is the strength, resilience and unity of our lāhui — a clear sign that our future is in good hands,” said Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees Chairman Kaialiʻi “Kai” Kahele.

Several road closures are scheduled to allow for the installation to occur, which will take place on weekdays only from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., according to a Kaua‘i County press release.

The closure is because of anticipated hazardous ocean conditions that could result in injury or worse to members of the public and first responders.

The car, home and renters insurance firm, while no longer issuing new or renewal policies, will, however, continue to administer all active policies for its thousands of customers throughout the state, manage claims and meet its contractual and statutory obligations throughout the next several years.

Crafters with the Līhu‘e, Waimea and Kekaha Neighborhood Center Senior Clubs and Līhu‘e Senior Bonsai Club will participate in the Oct. 11 event featuring a wide variety of crafts and plants up for sale.

Because beaches are so vital for recreation, tourism and the health of the state’s ecosystem, increasingly being threatened by fecal contaminants — which can enter beach environments through human wastewater, stormwater runoff and animal waste — poses a risk to public health and marine ecosystems.

Road closures and single-lane contraflows, beginning Oct. 13, will be necessary for about 2 weeks on several roadways to accommodate the work.

If you have ever wanted to explore the legislative process and gain valuable experience as a session staff member at the state Capitol in Honolulu, here’s your chance. Apply today.

The Hawai‘i Department of Law Enforcement Illegal Fireworks Task Force since it was established in 2023 has seized nearly 230,000 pounds of illegal fireworks, conducted more than 1,200 enforcement operations and coordinated multi-agency interdictions that disrupted major shipments of illegal fireworks statewide.

Three Vietnam War veterans from Kauaʻi received a heartfelt homecoming after a transformative journey to Washington, D.C. with the Hawaiian Islands Honor Flight.

Partners are surveying the Garden Island now to determine their next move toward eradicating the sap-sucking invasive Myoporum thrip as it continues to spread and Nāwiliwili Small Boat Harbor had an unwanted visitor early last month that was quickly sent packing.

The U.S. Postal Service is ramping up for the holiday hustle, seeking nine new hires to join as temporary clerks and carrier assistants on Kauaʻi.

Hawaiʻi Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke continues to share the message of online respect, responsibility and kindness beyond September’s observance as Digital Aloha Month.

The state recognizes the potential long-term financial and economic impacts on communities with the uncertainty created by the ongoing federal government shutdown; executive branch departments are being urged to expand the use of the hiring program to fill vacancies.

The hiker was discovered near the 1.5-mile marker landing zone on the iconic Garden Island trail suffering from an apparent head injury.

Residents of Kōloa, ʻŌmaʻo, Lāwaʻi, and Poʻipū are experiencing a delay in trash pickup, with services expected to resume by October 9.