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Big Island man dies after car plunges down embankmentFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 8:32PMPolice say a 20-year-old man died when he crashed in Kailua-Kona on Palani Road. It happened at 12:45...

Kona Man Dies In Single-Car CrashFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 5:03PMBig Island police say speed and alcohol appear to be factors in an early-morning fatal car crash.

Millers have made Big Isle a better placeFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:49PMThroughout the month of July, it's been easy to focus on cycling and hill climbing. I really enjoyed this year's Tour de France and was actually very surprised at what a great race it was. Between the Tour and our Kaloko hill climbs, my pea brain has been constantly thinking about our island's long and amazing history of cyclists and multisport athletes.

Local Project Runway Designer Draws From Immigrant RootsThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 3:04AMSon of immigrant farmers trades catfish and flower lei for sewing machines and mannequins.

Safe CyclingWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:29PMEvan Curry hit a wall -- literally. Neither the crash nor the subsequent scraped knee could deter the 7-year-old boy from climbing back onto his bicycle and finishing maneuvering it in a figure eight Tuesday morning during the first Summer Bike Camp at the Peoples Advocacy for Trails Hawaii headquarters on Pawai Place in Kailua-Kona.

JOAN WARDWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 12:03PMMrs. Joan Ward, 54, of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away Monday July 19, 2010. She was born on October 9, 1955 in Jacksonville, Fla., to Wilford and Mary Driggers. She had been a hostess in the restaurant business and had worked for Corky Bell’s and Scuttlebutts.

Sports BriefsTuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:18PMLuna wins state grappling crown Hillary Luna, a 15-year-old incoming sophomore at Hilo High School, captured the girls overall submission grappling title during The Quest For Champions Submission Grappling & Martial Arts Tournament on Oahu.

Charm City cocktails reflect tropical spiritTuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 12:01PMBaltimore mixologists create fruity drinks with a Charm City twist Baltimore mixologists create fruity drinks with a Charm City twist.

Dozens compete in Kona skate contestMonday, July 26, 2010 @ 3:57PMYouth skateboarders of all experience levels showed all their tricks and skills as they looked to take home top honors at Saturday's 808 Skate Comp at Kona Skatepark.