Sports
Meeting slated for under 14 basketball league coaches, team reps
League play is anticipated to run from Jan. 21 to March 27, 2025.
Special feral pig hunt announced on Big Island
Hunting is allowed in the Puʻu Mali and Kaʻohe restoration areas on non-bird hunting days during the general game bird hunting season and then every day after, excluding state and federal holidays.
Konawaena loses defensive battle 10-7 in OT to Kapaʻa in state Division I football championship
“Both defenses played great,” Konawaena coach Brad Uemoto said. “We couldn’t get nothing moving offensively. I mean, we had spurts and then we just couldn’t finish drives.”
Sharing the joy of surfing, ‘one ride at a time’
Free annual Surfers Healing camp scheduled this weekend at Richardson Ocean Park in Hilo, giving keiki with autism and other disabilities the unique experience of catching some waves with professionals.
Top 10 things to do on the Big Island for Nov. 7-13: Kona Coffee Cultural Festival continues, Honoka‘a Renaissance Faire goes medieval, extravaganza kicks off holidays in Waimea and more
After this week, we’re sure everybody could use a simple does of good old-fashioned fun. The Big Island is here to oblige. Check out the top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!
UH Hilo men’s and women’s soccer teams each shut out opponents, 3-0, on Saturday
Mirai Sato put through the first and last scores of the Hilo men’s team victory over Fresno Pacific University.
France’s Sam Laidlow looking to defend Ironman World Championship with first win in Kona
Saturday marks the return to Kona for the men’s championship race, which last year was held in Nice, France, due to the new alternating sites format for men and women.
2024 Ironman World Championship in Kona: What you need to know
Here’s everything you need to know about race day Oct. 26, from road closures to solid waste facility closures, where to watch the action and even how to become an Ironman VIP spectator.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 17-23: Imu workshops, youth kickboxing, free pet microchipping, ‘Super Smash Bros Utlimate,’ a fall fest and more
The middle of October brings with it a variety of events and activities around the Big Island.
Meeting scheduled for interested 12U basketball coaches, team reps
Registration packets and information about league rules and format will be distributed. League play is expected to be from Nov. 25 to Jan. 27, 2025.
Hilo Women’s Volleyball emerge undefeated from Northern California roadtrip
The Vulcans completed their four-game road trip with victories over Dominican, Academy of Art, Menlo and Jessup.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 29-Sept. 4: Canoe races, food drive, fungi, Ladies That Rock and more
Labor Day Weekend is right around the corner, and it doesn’t look like there’s any hurricanes to get in the way to stop you from getting out and going to see what’s happening around the island.
Meeting scheduled for upcoming Age Group 10 and Under Basketball League
The Age Group 10 and Under Basketball League is scheduled to start play Sept. 16, with games Monday through Thursday.
Overflow parking near Wailoa Pond closed as Day 4 of races in IVF Va‘a World Sprint Championships gets underway in Hilo
Another 77 matchups in the master, junior and open classes are on today’s race card, slated to start at 8 a.m. Overflow parking is now available at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.
Full slate of 85 races underway on Day 3 of IVF Va‘a World Sprint Championships 2024
Today’s last race is expected to begin at 4:19 p.m., but the schedule can change. A medal ceremony is planned after matchups conclude for the day.
Racing underway as master and elite teams face off first in IVF World Sprints Championships
The powerhouses of paddling took to the waters of Hilo Bay a little later than planned Friday morning, officially launching 8 days of outrigger canoe racing on the Big Island.
International Vaʻa Federation World Sprint Championships kicks off this week in Hilo
A total of 1,866 teams will compete, with 333 from Hawai‘i alone.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 8-14: Getting out the youth vote, telling stories from where they live, eating invasive plants, welcoming canoe racers and more
Sure. The 2024 Hawai‘i primary election is this Saturday. But that doesn’t mean the Big Island is taking a break from keeping you entertained, active and engaged.
Hawaiʻi becomes 12th state to make girls flag football a high school sport
The state Department of Education and the Hawaiʻi High School State Athletic Association have announced, for the first time in nearly 20 years, there will be a new sport for high school girls to compete in. Beginning in Spring 2025, girls flag football will be in public and private high schools across the state.
12 athletes, one coach from University of Hawai‘i competing in Paris Olympics
The 12 athletes match the highest total for the University of Hawaiʻi in any Olympics, as the university also sent 12 athletes to the games in 2000.