East Hawaii and North Hawaii have been named Certified Blue Zones Communities, joining only 20* other communities with this well-deserved designation across the country.

The community celebration in Waimea on Saturday, Jan. 4, drew a crowd with live music, free healthy food samples, and a congratulatory program acknowledging community members dedicated to well-being.

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*Original post lists 18 communities. Edited here for accuracy.