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Puka Nacua checks into rehab facility, ‘takes responsibility for his well-being’
11+ hour, 59+ min ago (671+ words) The Los Angeles Rams have been urging star wide receiver Puka Nacua to grow as a person after a series of controversies off the field over the past year, and he is now taking steps to do that. Nacua has…...
Sadanchikova wins gold at judo nationals; will compete in Pan-Am Championships
11+ hour, 59+ min ago (533+ words) Waiakea graduate Iya Sadanchikova, now competing in judo at San Jose State University, recently qualified for the Junior (U21) Pan American Judo Championships on April 29 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. It will be her first time competing in this competition. (Shudokan Judo Club…...
Trail Blazers fined $100,000 for Draft violation
11+ hour, 59+ min ago (264+ words) The NBA fined the Portland Trail Blazers $100,000 and suspended two front office members for illegal contact with Yang Hansen two years before he was drafted by the team, the league announced Wednesday. Assistant general managers Mike Schmitz and Sergi Oliva…...
‘We have had a wonderful season yet again’: Keiki compete in rodeo finals
11+ hour, 59+ min ago (677+ words) Roping partners, Jeremiah Lyman Palakiko and Addie Flores, receive the buckles for team roping and ribbon mugging from HKR President Jeff Cabral this past weekend in Hilo. (Thane Milhoan/Big Island Sports Network). Ryleigh Menino charges down the Al Cabral…...
Renowned singer to perform at 2 free concerts in Hilo
11+ hour, 59+ min ago (188+ words) Hilo will have a rare treat as Keron Jackson, a bass-baritone singer with the Dallas Opera, will perform tonight at 6:30 p.m. and again at 9 a.m. on Sunday, April 5, at Kinoole Baptist Church. Accompanying him is Christi Zuniga, principal keyboardist of the Omaha…...
MANA art show kicks off this week in Hilo
11+ hour, 59+ min ago (330+ words) Kanaloa" is a sculptural ceramic vessel artist collaboration by Kainoa Makua and Stephen Freedman. Nelson and Kainoa Makua of N" M"kua will be presenting their annual MANA 2026 Invitational Art Show starting this week. The art exhibit will showcase artwork…...
Progress on roundabout for Waimea near Parker School
11+ hour, 59+ min ago (468+ words) Gov. Josh Green has released $1.4 million in capital improvement project funds for initial work on the Waimea Roadways Improvement Project, according to state Rep. David Tarnas, a Waimea Democrat. The centerpiece of the project is a proposed roundabout at the…...
Local sports briefs: KCC raises over $13k for cancer; Vulcans travel to Japan
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (510+ words) Keauhou Canoe Club (KCC) celebrates raising over $13,000 for the American Cancer Society (ACS) at the recent Paddle Against Cancer. The event was attended by over 100 KCC paddlers. (Keauhou Canoe Club/Courtesy Image) The following is a list of local sports…...
BIIF surfers take on waves at Kohanaiki; second meet in island history
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (868+ words) The boys bodyboard medalists, L-R: Second place, Masua Lee, Ka "Umeke Ka"eo; First place, Felix Barton, HAAS; Third place, Jake Hubbard, Laupahoehoe. (Thane Milhoan/Big Island Sports Network) The brother and sister duo of Alex and Amaya Ranne both…...
Head Coach Beeman bids aloha to Rainbow Wahine basketball
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (590+ words) Covered in lei and emotion, surrounded by a rainbow-shaped group of coworkers, players and supporters, Laura Beeman said "aloha" and "mahalo." After a career spanning more than 30 years " the past 14 leading the University of Hawaii women's basketball program " Beeman announced…...