UHH notes: Steering secures opportunity in Germany
Former UH-Hilo baseball standout Phil Steering left the Vulcans vowing to pursue a pro career until everyone “told me no.”
DOT: Expect limited parking availability at airports
The state Department of Transportation advises those traveling off-island for the holidays to consider getting dropped off at the airport rather than parking.
Women’s basketball: Anchorage’s depth does in Vuls
Previously, No. 17 Alaska Anchorage used to play UH-Hilo and win in a rout by an average of 36 points.
Mizuguchi: Bellator was definitely impressed
Hilo’s Russell Mizuguchi scored a split-decision victory over Michael Nakagawa at Bellator 213 on Saturday night at Neal Blaisdell Arena in a flyweight bout (125 pounds).
Women’s basketball: Movchan, Vulcans sink Saint Martin’s
Yes, Alyssa Movchan came off exams and practiced hard before UH-Hilo’s women’s basketball team entered a back-to-back-to-back grind.
BIIF basketball: Ka’u beats HPA, evens record in wide-open D-II race
The start of BIIF Division II play for the Ka’u girls basketball team has been nothing short of encouraging.
Big Isle briefs: Hilo JV tryouts start Wednesday
Hilo High will be holding junior varisty baseball tryouts Wednesday through Friday, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Wong Stadium.
No park entrance fees for veterans accessing KMC
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is reversing its decision to charge park entrance fees to users of the Kilauea Military Camp.
Basketball: Vuls could use another hot showing from Harrison
Statistically it it didn’t count, but Kupaa Harrison’s performance could linger for a while in what is the endless loop of Spectrum Sports reruns.
Guidelines for requesting temporary emergency access across lava field
Hawaii County has issued guidelines for property owners who want to clear paths across lava fields on their land to restore access.
SBA approves $441K for Lane relief
The U.S. Small Business Administration has so far approved $441,200 in loans related to flooding from Hurricane Lane.
DOT repairing portion of Hwy 11
Lane restrictions are in effect for Highway 11 near Volcano as the state Department of Transportation conducts emergency repairs.
Farm bill addresses several Hawaii agricultural priorities
The farm bill passed by the U.S. Senate on Tuesday included several considerations for Hawaii farmers.
Ex-Real Estate Commission vice chairman changes plea in embezzlement case
During a hearing Tuesday, a former vice chairman of the state Real Estate Commission pleaded no contest to theft after being charged last year with embezzling more than $200,000 from clients.
BIIF: Kealakehe girls beat Kamehameha
In the only BIIF girls basketball game Tuesday night, Kealakehe protected its home court, beating Kamehameha 44-38.
Honolulu Marathon: Big Island finishers
Sunday in Honolulu
Hilo junior tennis team Reigns at sectional
The Hilo Reign, coached by Wayne Yamada, won the 14-under 3.0 division last weekend at the Unites States Tennis Association’s junior team winter section championships on Oahu.
BIIF swimming results
BIIF swimming results
BIIF: Waiakea girls roll; Lions boys soccer wins again
Waiakea girls basketball team improved to 3-0 in the BIIF on Monday night with an 86-8 victory at home against Pahoa.
