BIIF swimming results
Saturday at Hilo High
Big Island college report: Former Dragons breath fire into lineups
Kizzah Maltezo and Hunter Liftee each had a hand in helping Honokaa High win back-to-back state championships in 2014-15, and, now seniors, they’re each off to fine start to their college seasons.
Tribune-Herald Athlete of the Week: Hilo High freshman Agonias
Keirstyn Agonias • basketball
Some facilities at Pahoa park to reopen
The covered play courts and upper baseball fields at Pahoa District Park will reopen following a blessing Monday.
Tribune-Herald Athlete of the Week: Pop Warner player Hezekiah Ambrosio
Hezekiah Ambrosio • football
Volleyball: Four Vulcans named to All-PacWest Team
UH-Hilo sophomore outside hitter Bria Beale was named to the All-PacWest volleyball first team while senior libero Mina Grant was selected to the third team , and senor setter Basia Sauni and sophomore middle Ashton Jessee received honorable mention.
Water main break prompts closure of Papaikou school
A Papaikou school was forced to close Tuesday after a water main break cut off water to a portion of the town.
Volleyball: Chaminade hinders UHH’s postseason plan with five-set win
In a rematch for a volleyball postseason berth, Chaminade again had too much firepower for UH-Hilo.
Some Big Island parks to get water bottle filling stations
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources plans to install water bottle filling stations at 15 state parks, including Wailoa River State Recreation Area in Hilo.
2 more rat lungworm cases confirmed
Two more cases of rat lungworm disease were confirmed on Hawaii Island, bringing the statewide total to seven this year.
Volleyball: Vuls outlast Sharks, face Chaminade for likely NCAA berth
UH-Hilo got what it wanted: a showdown against Chaminade for a West regional volleyball berth.
Astronomers catch black holes merging
Astronomers using W.M. Keck Observatory atop Maunakea and the Hubble Space Telescope have captured the best images yet of two black holes merging.
Soccer: UHH women hit all-PacWest jackpot with three first-team selections, seven in all
UH-Hilo’s women’s soccer team didn’t reach the postseason, but its turnaround campaign didn’t go unnoticed.
International Karate League championship results
Saturday at Kekuaokalani Gymnasium, Kailua-Kona
Police arrest 18 for DUI
During the week of Oct. 29-Nov. 4, Hawaii Island police arrested 18 motorists for DUI. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic collision.
Jack’s Tours’ assets liquidated in auction
The last vestiges of a tourist staple on the Big Island were swept away Sunday when the assets of Hilo-based tour company Jack’s Tours were sold at auction.
Kolten Wong can’t catch break with Gold Glove
St. Louis Cardinal Kolten Wong missed out on his first Gold Glove Award on Sunday, and some in the media who watch the Hilo second baseman play everyday were quick to call it a snub.
