The first real high surf advisory for the winter of 2012 in Hawaii has been issued by the National Weather Service. Surf could reach as high as 18 feet along north-facing shores of all islands and 14 feet along west facing shores due to a northwest swell, the National Weather Service said.
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Warrior Football Team Opens Against #1 USC
The new look University of Hawaii football Warriors open their 2012 season with a mighty task. They take on #1 ranked USC in Norm Chow’s first game.
The WAC Will Fold as a Football Conference After 2012
The Western Athletic Conference has announced that it will fold as a football conference after the 2012 season. According to news that is coming out today, the commissioner of the Western Athletic Conference said that it has become apparent the league will not have enough football members to compete after this season.
UH Football Mascot “Vili the Warrior” Will Not Return
It’s official, the University of Hawaii Warrior football team mascot “Vili the Warrior” is not going to return as part of the program. While some may be thankful for this (many saw Vili as a joke), there is no denying he has been a huge part of Hawaii Warrior football for over a decade. It looks like he has decided to hang it up though.
Hawaii Polling Locations: Where to Vote for the Elections
The election is coming up. Find out where to go to vote for the Hawaii and national primary elections, as well as the general election. All the info you need is here.
Colt Brennan Arrested for DUI and Drugs
And the hits just keep on coming for much maligned former University of Hawaii quarterback Colt Brennan. Brennan was arrested late last night in Kailua on suspicion of drunk driving and promoting a dangerous drug, according to what police are saying today.
Oracle CEO Larry Ellison Buys Lanai from Castle and Cooke
n case you missed it, Oracle founder and CEO Larry Ellison is now the proud owner of a Hawaiian Island.
Shaquille Stokes Leaves UH Men’s Basketball Team
Another player has left the UH men’s basketball team. With the departure of Shaquille Stokes, UH has now lost three players in a couple of months. Is the problem internal?