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Online Extra: NBA coaches firings a concern

Updated: Jun 17, 2013 12:11am

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI

AP Basketball Writer

SAN ANTONIO — Front offices across the NBA seem to be panicking a bit these days. Job security has long been an oxymoron for coaches in this...

Macadamia company fires CEO

Updated: Jun 17, 2013 12:11am

By HUNTER BISHOP

Tribune-Herald staff writer

About six months after leading the launch of a new company name and major new product line for Royal Hawaii Orchards, formerly ML Macadamia...

Vital statistics for June 17

Updated: Jun 17, 2013 12:11am

BIRTHS

Micah Mana Wells, boy

Blake Hokuonalani Mei Guang Tuvera Young, girl

Colbie Marley Kaimalie Alcoran, girl

Temmy-Rose Kailihulalionalani Puaokekoolau Alcosiba, girl...

<p>TIM WRIGHT/Tribune-Herald</p><p>The boys 13 race Saturday at the Aunty Maile Kailana regatta came down to a matter of inches at Hilo Bay. Kai Ehitu took first, followed by Kai Opui and Keaukaha.</p>

Perfection has its limits

Updated: Jun 16, 2013 10:53am

By KEVIN JAKAHI

Tribune-Herald sports writer

Sunshine, a friendly on-shore breeze and blue skies highlighted a perfect day for paddling, setting the stage for 22 unbeaten crews to...

<p>Associated Press</p><p>Phil Mickelson was the only golfer to reach par Saturday at the U.S. Open, shooting a 70 during the third round in Ardmore, Pa. Mickelson leads three players by a stroke.</p>

Open victory within reach for Lefty

Updated: Jun 16, 2013 12:06am

By DOUG FERGSUON

Associated Press

ARDMORE, Pa. — For all those runner-up finishes, with so much heartache chasing the major he covets, Phil Mickelson has never had a better chance to...

<p>Shinto priests lead a Japanese couple under a parasol during a wedding ceremony at Meiji Jingu Shrine in Tokyo. Boasting the nation’s largest wooden “torii” gate, the shrine was built to commemorate Emperor Meiji, who reigned as Japan opened to the rest of the world after centuries of isolation.</p><p>Associated Press</p>

Tokyo: 5 freebies from shrine to ‘cool’ Japan

Updated: Jun 16, 2013 12:06am

By MARI YAMAGUCHI

Associated Press

TOKYO — Finding free things in one of the world’s most expensive cities may sound impossible. Surprisingly, Tokyo offers a wide range of museums,...

O’Rear: Be very patient, Vulcans fans

Updated: Jun 16, 2013 1:39am

By BILL O’REAR

Tribune-Herald sports editor

The University of Hawaii at Hilo’s handling of the hiring of its new men’s basketball coach may have set the program back two to three years...

Ultra volatile NBA Finals turn to next chapter

Updated: Jun 16, 2013 12:06am

By BRIAN MAHONEY

Associated Press

SAN ANTONIO — Tony Parker’s hamstring, not Dwyane Wade’s knee, is the current chief injury concern.

Manu Ginobili, not Chris Bosh, is mired in...

<p>Associated Press</p><p>This photo shows a man running in a tunnel along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail in downtown, Anchorage, Alaska, while others admire Cook Inlet. Anchorage offers more than 135 miles of multi-use trails in the city.</p>

Cruising Alaska? Alternatives to pricey excursions

Updated: Jun 16, 2013 12:06am

By BECKY BOHRER

Associated Press

JUNEAU, Alaska — It’s cruise season in Alaska, with more than 1 million cruise passengers expected between April and September in port towns from...

BIIF to get state regionals next year in two sports

Updated: Jun 16, 2013 1:37am

By BILL O’REAR

Tribune-Herald sports editor

The Big Island Interscholastic Federation will host state tournament regionals in girls basketball and boys volleyball during the 2013-14...