College basketball: Vulcans can test defense against D-I Hawaii
Coming off its best effort of the young season, UH-Hilo takes on what will almost assuredly be its best opponent of the entire season: UH-Manoa.
Boys basketball: Hawaii Prep edges Hilo at Cardinal Classic
Umi Kealoha scored 12 points Thursday and Matija Vitorovic added 11 as Hawaii Prep edged Hilo 51-48 in a closely contested boys basketball game to open the Cardinal Classic at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.
Police arrest 7 for DUI
During the week of Nov. 26-Dec. 2, Hawaii Island police arrested seven motorists for DUI. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident.
Junior golf: Big Isle’s Jake Otani, Jaehn win on Kauai
Hilo’s Jake Otani and Waikoloa’s Ethan Jaehn shined brightest from the Big Island when the best of the best that Hawaii junior golf has to offer finished the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association season last weekend on Kauai.
Kilauea eruption pau? Yes, according to one standard
Three months have passed since lava was seen inside fissure 8 in Leilani Estates.
Police: Barricaded suspect died of gunshot wounds
An autopsy found 42-year-old Bert Mercado, who died Nov. 27 after being shot by police officers during a barricade situation in Hawaiian Beaches, died of gunshot wounds, not of self-inflicted knife wounds, police said Tuesday.
Police seek info on large-scale Kona farm burglary
Police are investigating a large-scale commercial burglary which occurred either Nov. 22 or 23 at Kona Queens Hawaii Farm in Captain Cook.
Fire Department rescues two hikers
Two stranded hikers were rescued Tuesday afternoon from the rocky shoreline at the base of a cliff between Pololu Valley and Honokane Valley, according to the Hawaii Fire Department.
DOE seeks bids for mold removal at Keaau High School
The state Department of Education is seeking bids for mold remediation in Keaau High School’s Building E.
County soliciting suggestions for properties to be conserved
Hawaii County is seeking suggestions for lands to be conserved through its Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation program.
Tribune-Herald Athlete of the Week: Hilo’s Jordyn Pacheco
Jordyn Pacheco • soccer
Rocket carrying man’s ashes launched
A rocket carrying, among other things, the ashes of a deceased former Hawaii resident, successfully launched Monday after a one-day delay.
HELCO to conduct aerial line inspections
Hawaii Electric Light Co. will conduct its quarterly aerial inspections of major overhead transmission lines Dec. 18-20, the company said in a statement Monday.
BIIF girls basketball: Hilo, Waiakea, Kona open with easy wins
Waiakea, Hilo High and Konawaena began their BIIF girls basketball seasons Monday night with easy victories at home against Division II teams.
Big Isle briefs, Dec. 4
Waiakea keiki fun run Saturday
BIIF glance, Dec. 3
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Colleges: Vulcans can’t find footing in loss at HPU
Jonathan Janssen scored 19 points, and Ronald Blain added 15 points as Hawaii Pacific clobbered UH-Hilo 74-60 on Thursday at Moanalua High’s gym on Oahu.
Basketball: Vulcans travel to Oahu for PacWest openers
With all the fresh faces floating around, it can be easy for the familiar ones to get lost in the shuffle, even if they’re 6 feet, 7 inches and taller.
BIIF glance, Nov. 29
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