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<p>JARED FUJISAKI photo</p><p>Waiakea senior Kean Wong hit .435 with three home runs and 26 RBIs en route to being voted BIIF Division I Player of the Year.</p>

Handling it like a pro

By KEVIN JAKAHITribune-Herald sports writerWaiakea catcher Kean Wong put up monster numbers in his final Big Island Interscholastic Federation baseball season, a grand exit after highlight performances in front of...

<p>USA Volleyball photo</p><p>Former Hilo High standout and collegiate coach Reed Sunahara has been named an assistant on the U.S. women’s national volleyball team’s coaching staff.</p>

Sunahara settling in as Team USA women’s volleyball assistant

Tribune-HeraldFormer UCLA All-American and ex-University of Cincinnati head coach Reed Sunahara is living a dream while working with the U.S. women’s national volleyball team.Sunahara, who graduated from Hilo High...

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School’s out for summer

HOLLYN JOHNSON/Tribune-Herald Fifth graders, from left, Keanu Kalua and Stan Mwarey play on an inflatable water slide on their last day of school during Water Day at Hilo Union Elementary School on Friday afternoon.

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Prep athletic awards: Honokaa, Konawaena, HPA

Honokaa(MO - most outstanding; CA - coaches award)• Cheerleading: Tatijiana Wilson, MO; Major Lee Domingo, CA.• Football: Justin Kawamoto, MO; Kainoa Lyman, CA.• Boys volleyball: Chance Salva, MO; Rodel Lacanlale...

<p>DAYNE TEVES/Tribune-Herald</p><p>Kamehameha pitcher/shortstop Kupono Decker used to have an injured arm, but now he’s armed and loaded with a baseball scholarship that will cover more than half of his tuition at NAIA San Diego Christian.</p>

Warrior’s graduation gift is priceless

By KEVIN JAKAHITribune-Herald sports writerLast December, Kupono Decker’s Christmas present from his parents was a two-day trip to Oahu, but there was a catch.There was no relaxing under the sun on the soft sand of...

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Oahu-bound All-Stars

A Cal Ripken 11-12 All-Star team from the Big Island will play at the state tournament, June 8-9 at Central Oahu Regional Park in Waipio. On the team are Ocean Gabonia, Cody Kunimitsu, Skylar Roque-Sunahara, Kalani...

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They’re all business

The Hawaii National Guard won the 30th annual Kamehameha Business Regatta on April 14 at Hilo Bay. The winning paddlers were: Geronimo Felipe, Matthew Sheffet, Edward Delossantos, Chad Haili, Koa Marzo, Gary Hara,...

<p>HOLLYN JOHNSON/Tribune-Herald</p><p>Seon Aki appears in Hilo District Court on Thursday afternoon.</p>

Puna murder suspect in court

By JOHN BURNETTTribune-Herald staff writerThe suspect in a fatal shooting in Puna chased a witness out of the home where the slaying occurred while brandishing a handgun, according to court documents filed by police...

<p>HOLLYN JOHNSON/Tribune-Herald</p><p>Work continues on the $28 million University Village project. Earlier this month a contractor raised questions about whether the building will be ready to house 300 new students in the fall.</p>

Problems might delay opening of new dorm

By COLIN M. STEWARTTribune-Herald staff writerCould nearly 300 University of Hawaii at Hilo students find themselves homeless when they arrive on campus this fall?That scenario appears to be a possibility, according...

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Hilo residents will lead Hawaii Historical Society

For the first time in its 121-year history, two Hilo residents will lead the board of the Hawaiian Historical Society. Helen Wong Smith was elected HHS president on May 9 in Honolulu, and Ian Birnie resumes his...

Local News

Man indicted in drive-by shooting

Local News Comments Updated: May 25, 2013 12:05am

By JOHN BURNETT

Tribune-Herald staff writer

A 23-year-old Mountain View man faces numerous charges for allegedly endangering three people during a March drive-by shooting in Eden Roc subdivision.

A six-count indictment returned Wednesday by a Hilo grand jury charges Carl Andrew...

Pair of massive galaxies spotted

Local News Comments Updated: May 25, 2013 12:05am

School’s out for summer

Local News Comments Updated: May 25, 2013 12:05am

Two Big Island men accused of habitual drunken driving

Local News Comments Updated: May 25, 2013 12:05am

Despite court ruling, developer plans to continue working on Paniolo Drive

Local News Comments Updated: May 25, 2013 12:05am
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Local Sports

Pacers steal Game 2 from Heat

Local Sports Comments Updated: May 25, 2013 12:06am

By TIM REYNOLDS

Associated Press

MIAMI — David West punched two passes from LeBron James away in the final minute, then punched the air.

He had plenty of reason to celebrate.

The Eastern Conference finals are tied, and home-court advantage now belongs to West and the...

Handling it like a pro

Local Sports Comments Updated: May 25, 2013 12:05am

Hilo PONY team trying to reclaim title in Kona

Local Sports Comments Updated: May 25, 2013 12:05am

Big Island briefs

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Big Island briefs

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Community

St. Joe student wins MLK poetry contest

Community Comments May 23, 2013 7:34pm

St. Joseph Elementary School third-grader Aiden Tyrin is the grand prize winner for Hawaii in the 14th annual nationwide Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Poetry Contest. Aiden Tyrin was selected from a field of more than 400 Big Island entries. Charmaine Shigemura, executive assistant...

Hilo residents will lead Hawaii Historical Society

Community Comments May 23, 2013 7:34pm

Free guide published to help isle family farmers

Community Comments May 23, 2013 7:34pm

Community briefs for May 24

Community Comments Updated: May 23, 2013 7:34pm

UH-Hilo to host Abraham Lincoln symposium

Community Comments Updated: May 22, 2013 12:05am
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State

Pacific Army head calls for Stryker Brigade review

State Comments Updated: May 24, 2013 12:05am

Pacific Army head calls for Stryker Brigade review

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii is expected to keep its 22,500 active-duty soldiers, but the future of the Stryker Brigade, a team of soldiers equipped with the namesake armored vehicles, needs to be evaluated as the Army downsizes and changes its...

Navy to name destroyer for late Hawaii Sen. Inouye

State Comments Updated: May 24, 2013 12:05am

Hawaii woman sues Salvation Army

State Comments Updated: May 24, 2013 12:07am

Christian Brothers reach deal in US abuse claims

State Comments Updated: May 24, 2013 12:05am

State agency approves shellfish permit

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Features

Should we let wunderkinds drop out of high school?

Features Comments Updated: May 22, 2013 12:05am

By BETH J. HARPAZ

Associated Press

NEW YORK — It’s one thing to say tech geniuses don’t need degrees. After all, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg all dropped out of college.

But now we’ve got David Karp, who doesn’t even have a high school diploma. Karp, 26, founded...

Microsoft touts Xbox One as all-in-1 entertainment

Features Comments Updated: May 22, 2013 12:05am

Kalas: Love is always there

Features Comments Updated: May 22, 2013 12:05am

Garden Guy: Advice for those growing corn, avocados

Features Comments Updated: May 22, 2013 12:05am

Potato giant places bets on biotech tubers

Features Comments Updated: May 21, 2013 12:05am
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Entertainment / People

Big Island Jazz and Blues Fest boasts local, national stars

Entertainment/People Comments Updated: May 24, 2013 12:07am

By JOHN BURNETT

Tribune-Herald staff writer

Legendary performers will play with the best musicians Hawaii has to offer in the 2nd annual Big Island Jazz & Blues Festival, May 30 to June 2 at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and other venues on the Kohala Coast.

Festivalgoers will...

Big Island filmmakers in spotlight

Entertainment/People Comments Updated: May 24, 2013 12:07am

Fast & Furious 6: Just roll with it

Entertainment/People Comments Updated: May 24, 2013 12:07am

Entertainment briefs for May 24

Entertainment/People Comments Updated: May 24, 2013 12:07am

Mayall, Simmonds bring ‘The British Blues Explosion’ to Big Island

Entertainment/People Comments Updated: May 17, 2013 12:06am
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Commentary

Aliens in the jury box? Jury’s still out

Their Views Comments Updated: May 25, 2013 12:05am

By RALPH E. SHAFFER

A bill rapidly moving through the California state legislature will require alien immigrants, regardless of the length of time they’ve been in the U.S., to serve as jurors in the state’s courts. If the wacky politicians of the Golden State think it’s a good idea, can...

Cartoon for May 25

Commentary Comments Updated: May 25, 2013 12:05am

Don’t stop until you hit home plate

Their Views Comments Updated: May 25, 2013 12:05am

Rethinking college costs

Their Views Comments Updated: May 25, 2013 12:05am

Your Views for May 24

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Nation

18 hurt in shuttle bus crash near Atlanta airport

Nation Comments Updated: May 25, 2013 12:05am

18 hurt in shuttle bus crash near Atlanta airport

COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — Eighteen people were taken to the hospital Friday, at least two in serious condition, after they were hurt in a crash between a hotel shuttle bus and a tractor-trailer near Atlanta’s airport, officials said.

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More turmoil for Boy Scouts

Nation Comments Updated: May 25, 2013 12:05am

Arias foreman: Sentencing decision unfair to jury

Nation Comments Updated: May 25, 2013 12:05am

Between economy and trouble, Obama approval steady

Nation Comments Updated: May 24, 2013 12:05am

Quick, somebody tell me how this ends

Nation Comments Updated: May 24, 2013 12:05am
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Pro / College Sports

Pacers steal Game 2 from Heat

Pro/College Comments Updated: May 25, 2013 1:02pm

By TIM REYNOLDS

Associated Press

MIAMI — David West punched two passes from LeBron James away in the final minute, then punched the air.

He had plenty of reason to celebrate.

The Eastern Conference finals are tied, and home-court advantage now belongs to West and the...

Tigers’ Sanchez loses no-hit bid in 9th

Pro/College Comments Updated: May 25, 2013 12:05am

Tigers’ Sanchez loses no-hit bid in 9th

Pro/College Comments Updated: May 25, 2013 12:06am

Kuchar leads Colonial when 2nd round suspended

Pro/College Comments Updated: May 25, 2013 12:06am

Kuchar leads Colonial when 2nd round suspended

Pro/College Comments Updated: May 25, 2013 12:05am
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World

North Korean envoy gives letter to China’s president

World Comments Updated: May 25, 2013 12:05am

Associated Press

BEIJING — A top North Korean envoy delivered a letter from leader Kim Jong Un to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday and told him Pyongyang would take steps to rejoin stalled nuclear disarmament talks, in an apparent victory for Beijing’s efforts to coax its unruly ally...

US: Czech slaying suspect killed relatives

World Comments Updated: May 25, 2013 12:05am

UK-bound Pakistan plane diverted, 2 men arrested

World Comments Updated: May 25, 2013 12:05am

Toronto mayor denies he smokes crack cocaine

World Comments Updated: May 25, 2013 12:05am

Climber, 80, is oldest atop Everest

World Comments Updated: May 24, 2013 12:05am
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Tribune-Herald News Flash

Man charged in Nanawle Estates shooting

Tribune-Herald News Flash Comments Updated: May 22, 2013 3:48pm

Puna shooting victim identified

Tribune-Herald News Flash Comments Updated: May 21, 2013 3:39pm

Man arrested after fatal shooting in Puna

Tribune-Herald News Flash Comments Updated: May 21, 2013 10:22am

UH-Hilo team wins national award

Tribune-Herald News Flash Comments Updated: May 15, 2013 2:31pm
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Obituaries

Obituaries for May 25

Obituaries Comments Updated: May 25, 2013 12:05am

Helen Yaeko Yamamoto, 86, of Pahoa died May 15 at the Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Hilo, she was a retired secretary with Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company. She was a member of Taishoji Soto Mission and its Fujin Kai, Baikako and Busshin Kai, Kyu Pahoa Kumiai and Pahoa Nikken Jin...

Obituaries for May 24

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Obituaries for May 23

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Obituaries for May 22

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Obituaries for May 21

Obituaries Comments Updated: May 21, 2013 12:05am
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