Oahu has been very wet for the past week, and now all that rain is causing problems on the islands biggest highway. Flooding and mudslides have forced the state to close parts of the H-1 freeway. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch for Oahu, Molokai, Maui and Hawaii island until 6 p.m. […]
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Mountain West Conference Asking for an Automatic BCS Bid?
It looks like the Mountain West Conference is going to petition the Bowl Championship Series for an automatic bid into the system. Earlier today Mountain West officials said they will petition to the Bowl Championship Series for automatic qualification. The MWC’s Board of Directors, including Hawaii president M.R.C. Greenwood, concluded two days of meetings today […]
Teenage Girl in Hospital After Canoe Overturns off Kailua
A teenage girl went to the hospital following a mishap involving racing canoes during a regatta in waters off Kailua Beach Park this morning. High school-aged paddlers from five canoes were racing from the Lanikai side of the beach toward Kaneohe when they somehow got into trouble and overturned at about 9:30 a.m., Honolulu fire […]
Nicholas Chelimo of Kenya Wins Honolulu Marathon
The Honolulu Marathon took place early this morning despite the poor weather. Nicholas Chelimo of Kenya successfully defended his Honolulu Marathon title this morning, outsprinting two-time champion Patrick Ivuti at the end. Chelimo finished in a non-record 2 hours, 14 minutes and 55 seconds on a wet course and muggy conditions. Ivuti, also of Kenya, […]
H-1 Freeway Lane in Kaimuki Closed Today
The center lane of the town-bound H-1 Freeway will be closed today from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. from the Kilauea Avenue off-ramp to the King Street off-ramp. The state Department of Transportation says work crews will be working on the pavement. All off-ramps and on-ramps will remain open. But motorists are advised to use caution […]
Hawaii Loses to USC in Grueling 5-Game Match
The Wahine volleyball season came to an abrupt end tonight, as Hawaii lost to USC in a grueling 5-game match in front of 10,000 strong at the Stan Sheriff Center. Hawaii essentially had the match won on a few occasions, but made some critical mistakes, while USC took full advantage and went on to claim […]
Chaminade Assistant Basketball Coach Resigns After Racial Slur Incident
Chaminade assistant men’s basketball coach Mike Mathey has resigned after he allegedly sent a text message that contained a racial slur. Mathey tendered his resignation Wednesday night and the university accepted it Thursday, the school said in a news release. He had been placed on administrative leave after the text message, sent last weekend, was […]
Mayor Peter Carlisle Will Sign Sidewalk Bill Into Law Today
A new bill that many people have been waiting on to go through for a while will be signed into law today by Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle. Bill 54, which is a measure that would prohibit storing personal items, including furniture and clothing, in public areas such as sidewalks and parks, will be signed today […]