East Hawaii New Year’s babies

Parents Tory Jones and Kahi Kaiwa with New Year's Day baby girl Kalenaku Liliaanuhea Kaiwa.

Parents Kristine and Gus Narito of Keaau with New Year's Day baby boy Keoni Gilbert Marpuri Norita.

The first two babies born on Hawaii Island in 2023 arrived within minutes of each other on New Year’s Day.