Athletes, Residents Gearing Up for Ironman

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From West Hawaii Today:

The Ironman World Championship is not just about endurance racing. It’s a legendary, inspiring sporting event that motivates and encourages people of all ages.

More than 2,000 triathletes from around the world will embark on the grueling 140.6-mile journey Saturday, when they’ll be presented the ultimate test of body, mind and spirit. Each competitor dreams of crossing the festive finish line and hearing four satisfying words: “You are an Ironman.” Read more.

And here’s the latest in other neighbor isle gov’t and politics:

Kauai mayor to run for re-election

Financing in place for hospital in West Maui

Hilario to get new attorney

Kalapana pit master invited to BBQ world championship

Tweets add jail time to Lihue sentencing

Key player in Hawaii’s protea industry dies

USDA grant helps 5 farming co-ops

Naniloa failed inspections

First humpback whale of the season sighted off Maui

Kauai committee legislative package forward

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Photo: Ironman World Championship, Kailua-Kona. (Marion Doss)

—Chad Blair

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