Tribune-Herald Athlete of the Week: Kohala’s Kekoa
Mikayla Kekoa • softball
BIIF glance, March 6
SOFTBALL
State to introduce medical cannabis card system
The state Department of Health today during a news conference will introduce a registry for out-of-state medical cannabis patients.
Army to hold weapons, drone training at Pohakuloa
U.S. Army units from Oahu and Hawaii Army National Guard units from Hawaii Island are scheduled to conduct training at Pohakuloa Training Area during March involving small arms, heavy machine guns, mortars and unmanned aerial systems.
BIIF track and field results
Saturday at Hawaii Prep
Baseball: Vuls let one slip away, lose 9-6 to Biola in 12 innings.
RJ Bates hit a three-run home run to spark Biolas comeback Friday night, and an error opened the door for a three-run rally in the 12th inning as the Eagles beat UH-Hilo 9-6 to spoil a promising start by Kyle Alcorn at Wong Stadium.
Police seek info on stolen jewelry
Police are seeking the publics assistance with recovering jewelry they say was stolen in a New Years Eve burglary in Waimea.
Tourism numbers down again in January
Big Island tourism in January was down once again compared to last year, during a fairly slack month for the state.
BIIF glance, Feb. 28
SOFTBALL
Tribune-Herald Athlete of the Week: Young jiu jitsu champ DeMotta
Rydge DeMotta • jiu jitsu
Colleges: UH gets relief, rallies past Iowa
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State basketball: Hawaii Prep falls to Farrington in D-II semis
Hawaii Preparatory Academy couldnt get its inside game going and fell to Farrington in the semifinals of the HHSAA Division II 58-44 on Friday night at Kalani High on Oahu.
Public hearings slated for proposed rules
Residents concerned about new rules that will increase fees at the states small boat harbors will be able to comment about the rules during a series of public hearings next month.
Basketball: Cold-shooting Vuls can’t keep pace vs. Cougars
If UH-Hilos mens basketball team should miss the playoffs, it will remember a couple of games it let get away after taking large leads in the second half.
Pahoa man charged with financial crimes
A 24-year-old Pahoa man faces multiple charges of financial crimes following his arrest earlier last week.
Residents hit with car warranty scam calls
Big Islanders have been receiving calls from scammers claiming the call is urgent and the victims extended vehicle warranty is about to expire.
Police seek missing Kona man
Police are looking for a missing 18-year-old Kailua-Kona man.
Missing Hilo teen found
Big Island police say 16-year-old Justylynn Alconcel-Tobosa, who was previously reported missing, was found.
Man accused of assaulting ex on Valentine’s Day
A 33-year-old Hilo man faces numerous charges for allegedly assaulting his former girlfriend on St. Valentines Day.
Police arrest 32 for DUI
During the week of Feb. 11-17, Hawaii Island police arrested 32 motorists for DUI. Seven of the drivers were involved in traffic accidents. Two were younger than 21.
