The Scene: Hilo marathon organizer ‘optimistic’ the race is a go despite virus fears
Speaking of all things marathon the other day, Bob Wedeman expressed the opinion that hes cautiously optimistic just moments after he said he was very optimistic.
Residents of Kurtistown neighborhood vow to fight cell phone tower project
Members of a small Kurtistown community are fighting for their health and homes against the planned construction of a nearly 200-foot-tall cellphone tower.
Rain postpones Vuls baseball, moves softball back to Kona
The wet weather continues to hamper UH-Hilo athletics, suspending a baseball game and forcing the softball team back to Kailua-Kona.
China’s virus slowdown offers hope for global containment
The slowdown in coronavirus cases out of China offers a sliver of hope that the global outbreak can be controlled, but whether that can happen anytime soon without drastic measures remains to be seen, public health authorities say.
Mom of missing kids to be sent to Idaho to face charges
HONOLULU A woman was expected to be sent from Hawaii to Idaho on Wednesday to face charges in the disappearance of her young son and teenage daughter.
BIIF volleyball: Kamehameha stands tall in the middle
KEAAU – There were no screeching metallic sounds emanating from Kamehamehas boys volleyball practice earlier this week, but iron could be seen sharpening iron.
Basketball: UHH pau, but with pride
Thats a wrap for UH-Hilos mens basketball team, which took the admirable way out.
Canoe paddling: World sprint qualifying begins in Hilo
Heanu Weller has never shied away from doing the grunt work in the third seat for her Kamehameha Canoe Club crew, especially not with the prize that was available to her Saturday.
Basketball: Vulcans face unlikely playoff prospect on final day
Its now or never for UH-Hilos mens basketball team, and even that might not be enough.
BIIF football: Established culture makes Hilo job appealing
Earlier this week, Hilo High School athletic director Kurt Kawachi publicly announced the search is on for a head football coach to replace Kaeo Drummondo, arguably as successful as any coach the school has employed.
Baseball: Back in action against Biola, Vuls ready to test grounds
UH-Hilos baseball team wont have Jordan Kurokawa as part of its arsenal of arms, but the former ace may play a role when it comes to the Vulcans trying to solve Biolas stingy pitching staff.
State briefs for Feb. 28
Kauai official charged in federal meth probe
Virus anxiety triggers biggest 1-day market drop since 2011
Worldwide markets plummeted again Thursday, deepening a weeklong rout triggered by growing anxiety that the coronavirus will wreak havoc on the global economy. The sweeping selloff pushed the benchmark S&P 500 down 4.4%, its worst one-day drop since 2011.
Rescued sea lions at Oahu aquatic park
HONOLULU Two sea lions rescued off the coast of California are making their debut at a new home in a Hawaii aquatic park.
Swimming: Kona Dolphins’ X Rose dominates state meet
When a racer goes by X, he figures to put a target on his back.
Delta reduces, Hawaiian suspends flights to Korea over virus fears
Delta Air Lines is reducing flights to South Korea while Hawaiian Airlines will suspend them entirely, as airlines deal with growing concern about the spread of the new virus beyond China.
New U.S. coronavirus case may be 1st from unknown origin
NEW YORK A new coronavirus case in California could be the first in the U.S. that has no known connection to travel abroad or another known case, a possible sign the virus is spreading in a U.S. community, health officials said.
Softball: Vuls can make early move – or quick descent – against PacWest heavyweights
UH-Hilo softball coach Callen Perreira loathes looking at the weather report ahead of an upcoming home series.
BIIF football: Drummondo, architect of Hilo High football dynasty, departs after five years
Look up the word seamless in the dictionary to find an accurate description of the transition Hilo Highs football team went through the last time it had to replace a head coach.
State wrestling: Kamehameha’s Anahu, Hilo’s Toledo take home gold medals
When Ezekiel Anahu officially ended an undesirable Big Island streak, he put off any thoughts of a celebration so he could console his opponent.
