Colleges: Hawaii reaches Big West volleyball final; baseball ‘Bows lose
No. 6 Hawaii defeated No. 3 UC Irvine 25-16, 25-23, 20-25, 25-18 in the Big West volleyball tournament semifinals on Friday at the Walter Pyramid at Long Beach, Calif.
Waiakea swimmers make the grade
Waiakea seniors Makana Esser and Jazime Early have been honored as Academic All-Americans by the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association of America.
College tennis: Vuls coast into PacWest semifinals
The first round of the Pacific West tennis championships went as easy as expected for the top-seeded UH-Hilo men.
Authorities investigating alleged sex assault at Hawaii Youth Challenge
Big Island under flash flood watch
A flash flood watch was issued Wednesday for all of the Big Island as heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected throughout the remainder of the week.
Police arrest 26 for DUI
During the week of April 9-15, Hawaii Island police arrested 26 motorists for DUI. Seven of the drivers were involved in traffic accidents. Two were younger than 21.
Glenwood Park bathrooms closed
Restroom facilities at Glenwood Park in Puna have been closed until further notice after a theft and vandalism incident.
Tribune-Herald Athlete of the Week: Waiakea’s David Nakamura
David Nakamura • baseball
Big Isle briefs, April 18
Volleyball tryouts
Man swept into ocean while reportedly fleeing from police
Wet, windy weather forecast for this weekend
Hawaii County Civil Defense warns residents to be alert for flooding as heavy rains, high surf and thunderstorms are expected throughout the weekend.
Contraflow coming to Highway 130
Council passes commercial sponsorship bill
The Hawaii County Council passed a bill Wednesday authorizing commercial sponsorships of county assets.
