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The O‘ahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association has announced that after a 4-year hiatus, Nā Wāhine O Ke Kai and Moloka‘i Hoe races will be held in the fall.

Epic Swim Maui is a first-of-its-kind, weeks-long expedition swim around The Valley Isle scheduled this summer. Several open water endurance swimmers from around the world have committed to brave the sun, salt and sea to raise awareness of ocean health.

More than 30 years ago, the state set aside about 1,200 acres on the southeastern slopes of Maunaloa to serve as a sustainable source of koa for constructing canoes. Now, dozens of these trees are ready for harvest, and a permitting process has been approved. HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi reports.

It's National Pickleball Month, so we're revisiting our recent interviews about the fastest-growing sport in the country and across the state.

Did you know April happens to be pickleball month? The Conversation recently talked to Kaiser Permanente Hawaii sports medicine Dr. Benjamin Chun about the rise of injuries as more and more people take up the sport.

Do you play pickleball? Chances are you've asked or been asked this question in the past couple of years. This week, The Conversation has been sharing stories about pickleball from around the islands — the good, the bad, and the noisy.

Imagine getting paid to play pickleball. A national call for elite pickleball players went out last fall for the reality series "Pickleball Paddle Battle." One of the chosen competitors was Keven Wong from Oʻahu.

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The Conversation spoke with Ron Romano, the executive director of the U.S. Tennis Association's Hawaii Pacific Section, about the tension between tennis and pickleball players. He said their biggest concern is losing tennis courts.

The death of two cyclists in their own neighborhood is still reverberating among the West Oʻahu community. Eduardo Hernandez, the advocacy director for the Hawaii Bicycling League, spoke to The Conversation about the need for better biking infrastructure and mindful driving.