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With the bikeshare stations currently being installed, Bikeshare Kona Hawaii Island (BKHI) is set to launch in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Island, by next week. Thirty-two bikes will be shared between three stations located at: Courtyard Marriot King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel (75-5660 Palani Road), Hale Halawai Pavilion (75-5760 Ali’i Drive), and at 75-5824 Kahakai Road, Kailua-Kona, […]

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Runner plans celebration to boost contributions to PATH, Hawaii Conservation Alliance

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Special to Hawaii 24/7 Editor’s Note: Stanis expects to finish her 240-mile run around the island about noon at the intersection of Queen Kaahumanu Highway and Hina Lani Street. She is still accepting donations to benefit PATH (People’s Advocacy for Trails Hawaii) and Hawaii Conservation Alliance. A quick update from the road: I’m resting well, […]

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Special to Hawaii 24/7 Friday, Oct. 26 The Best is Yet to Come My good friend and ground support, Sheryl told me when she joined us in Hilo that, “the best is yet to come.” I laughed and thought, “yeah right; I’m f*#ing tired!” But SHE WAS TOTALLY RIGHT!! I’ve now run 165 miles over […]

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Special to Hawaii 24/7 Nadia “Nate” Stanis is well on her way, running completely around the Big Island. Stanis took off from Kona Oct. 17 and raising funds to protect native Hawaii open spaces, farm land, paths and trails. Her mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and a greener planet. A recent resident of Kailua-Kona, […]

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Aloha all! I am a couch surfing host in Kona, and a runner, and I just embarked on a journey, circumventing the Big Island of Hawaii on foot!! I’m running the Big Island and raising funds for PATH (People’s Advocacy for Trails Hawaii) and Hawaii Conservation Alliance. I’m still looking for people to help out, […]

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By Kara Deschenes | Ironman As a way of celebrating and thanking the community for hosting the Ironman World Championship race each year, the Ironman Foundation continues to embrace the kokua value by supporting various local initiatives. Over the last decade alone, the Ironman Foundation provided more than $800,000 to local non-profit groups and charitable […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Peoples Advocacy for Trails Hawaii presents the 27th Annual PATH Run at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 7. Start and finish at Hale Halawai. The PATH Run offers a 5 km walk/run, a 10 km run and a free keiki dash. This event, which is Kona’s traditional kickoff to Ironmsn week, is a family […]

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An anonymous donation of $50,000 has been given to the Waimea Trail and Greenway, a planned 5 mile trail through the heart of Waimea. “We are overwhelmed by the donor’s incredible generosity,” said trail committee member and PATH Executive Director Laura Dierenfield. “This is a wonderful gift towards the health of our community.”

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MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Community Foundation announced the second round of grant recipients from its Island Innovation Fund, which was created to serve as a catalyst for innovation within the nonprofit sector. From a group of eight finalists, a total of $480,591 was awarded to five recipients for projects that will: increase energy awareness through […]

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Children and parents of the weekly “Waimea Walking School Bus” will gather at the South Kohala police station to begin their one mile walk to Waimea Elementary School. The kids are helping to kick off interest in the first-ever Hawaii Safe Routes to School Summit: A Gateway to Healthier, Happier Hawaii Communities scheduled for Friday, […]

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“Walk to School Day in Hawaii Nei” at Waimea’s Historic Civic Corner, 67-1201 Mamalahoa Highway (corner of Mamalahoa Highway and Lindsey Road),

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Project will create up to 100 construction jobs for local workers; completion estimated February 2013

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Committee encourage students to consider all transportation options available to them

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