US gives OK to use vaccine
WASHINGTON — The U.S. gave the final go-ahead Friday to the nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine, marking what could be the beginning of the end of an outbreak that has killed nearly 300,000 Americans.
Hawaii county that had no virus cases reports first
HONOLULU — Kalawao County on Molokai, believed to be the last county in the U.S. without any coronavirus infection cases, has reported its first resident who tested positive.
Hilo High athletics fundraiser Saturday
The Hilo High athletic department is holding a Kalua plate fundraiser Saturday.
There’s a new No. 1: Hawaii’s Macfarlane loses MMA title
Hawaii’s Ilima-Lei Macfarlane lost her flyweight title to Juliana Velasquez on Thursday in the main event at Bellator 254 in Connecticut.
Rainbow Wahine’s volleyball season nixed
Aloha, 2020-21 Hawaii women’s volleyball. We never got to know you.
Top four hold steady atop CFP rankings; Ohio State-Michigan canceled
For the third straight week, Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State held on to the top four spots in the College Football Playoff rankings.
Moore carries banner for Hawaii as World Surf League season begins
Carissa Moore certainly made up for lost time.
Allen throws for 4 TDs, Bills beat 49ers 34-24 in Arizona
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The passes zipped through the air one by one, almost always finding their intended target right on the hands and in stride.
Milton to hook up with old coaches at Nebraska? Unlikely
Don’t bet on quarterback McKenzie Milton transferring to Nebraska.
‘Movers & Shakas’: Hawaii hopes to be seen as remote workplace with a view
HONOLULU — Software engineer Raymond Berger begins his work day at 5 a.m., before the sun comes up over Hawaii.
Fauci: ‘Surge upon surge’ possible for COVID-19
The nation’s top infectious disease expert said Sunday that the U.S. may see “surge upon a surge” of the coronavirus in the weeks after Thanksgiving, and he does not expect current recommendations around social distancing to be relaxed before Christmas.
What a kick for all the girls out there
Making history doesn’t always mean walking on the moon, going fast enough to break the sound barrier or becoming the first female aviator to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
Gonzaga proves top rank in downing No. 6 Kansas
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Coach Mark Few and Gonzaga keep reaching new heights.
Game on for Vuls: UHH primed to restart with basketball in mid-January
UH-Hilo athletic director Pat Guillen finally has a general answer for a question of the day that comes his way every day.
The Rolovich effect: Saint Louis alum delivers under former UH coach
As coach of a University of Hawaii football team facing a two-touchdown deficit against Fresno State last November, Nick Rolovich made the difficult decision to replace starting quarterback Cole McDonald with freshman backup Chevan Cordeiro.
Former UH basketball guard inspired by loss of mom at new home of Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. — A change of scenery. It’s a common phrase college athletes use to explain their decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal.
San Diego on alert for Hawaii
Only two teams in the Mountain West have beaten San Diego State each of the past two seasons — Hawaii and Nevada.
New Mexico’s Hawaii itinerary: land, tests, play, leave
Do yourself a favor and try not to use the words “new normal” around the Lobo football team.
Kolten Wong snags another Gold Glove
Hilo’s Kolten Wong has a flashy, new honor to show major league teams: a second Gold Glove.
Heading toward Hawaii, New Mexico has long way to go
Danny Gonzales hasn’t been one for making excuses during his first year as University New Mexico coach that has had myriad challenges when trying to build a program amid the coronavirus pandemic.
