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Hawai‘i a pickleball hotspot
A recent study conducted by PodPlay Pickleball Business Guide found that the state has the third highest density of pickleball courts in the U.S. Vermont and Maine are the only two states to offer more.
Stephanie SalmonsJune 19, 2025
Four-time fireknife champion Hale Motu'apuaka balances multiple passions
Motu'apuaka, a 25-year-old Punahou alumnus, has yet to close the door on his professional football career.
Christian ShimabukuJune 18, 2025
Los Angeles Rams open minicamp on Maui
The Rams engaged in a bevy of community activations in the Valley Isle on Tuesday.
Christian ShimabukuJune 18, 2025
New UH president and athletics director share vision of alignment
Matt Elliott emerged as Wendy Hensel's pick for new UH AD after a monthslong nationwide search.
Christian ShimabukuJune 18, 2025
Dakota Briley, son of Big Wave surfer Shawn Briley, in critical condition after recent pedestrian-vehicle collision in Hale‘iwa
A GoFundMe page identifies 20-year-old Dakota Briley as the pedestrian “pinned between two vehicles” on June 14 at Oʻahu’s North Shore. As of Tuesday, more than 1,000 donations amounting to nearly $120,000 have come in to help cover his medical expenses.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosJune 18, 2025
Bruin Agbayani invited to MLB Combine
Agbayani, the 2025 state Gatorade Player of the Year, is projected to be selected in next month's MLB Draft.
Christian ShimabukuJune 17, 2025
With family at the forefront, new UH athletics director Matt Elliott eager to begin
Matt Elliott was unanimously approved by the UH Board of Regents as the school's new athletics director on Monday. His first official day is June 30.
Christian ShimabukuJune 17, 2025
Public paddle-out scheduled in honor of Clyde Aikau
Aikau died at 75 on May 3 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Christian ShimabukuJune 14, 2025
B.J. Penn arrested again amid ongoing family issues
Penn was arrested on Thursday morning for violating a temporary restraining order.
Christian ShimabukuJune 14, 2025
Hawai‘i MMA fighters express concern toward B.J. Penn amid legal troubles
Penn, one of the most influential mixed martial artists in the state's history, was arrested three times in a span of six days in late May.
Christian ShimabukuJune 12, 2025
Standout quarterback Maika Eugenio set to return home after committing to University of Hawai‘i football team
Eugenio moved to Las Vegas with his family in middle school. The Kapolei native recently committed to play college football for UH.
Christian ShimabukuJune 12, 2025
Hawai‘i MMA community comes together for anti-bullying event
Over a dozen prominent local mixed martial artists and coaches gave free instruction at the first "Warriors Don't Bully" event on Sunday in Waipahu.
Christian ShimabukuJune 11, 2025
Citing spiritual connection, NBA champion Patty Mills named GM of Hawai‘i men's basketball team
Mills played collegiately at Saint Mary's, developing a decades-long relationship with current UH head coach Eran Ganot.
Christian ShimabukuJune 10, 2025
Rick Nomura blazes trail from Hawai‘i to Arkansas
Nomura was the first player from the Islands to play baseball for the University of Arkansas, a gift that keeps on giving for the Razorbacks.
Christian ShimabukuJune 07, 2025
UH getting a "first class leader" in new AD Matt Elliott, says Hawai‘i Community Foundation CEO Micah Kāne
Elliott departed his role at UCLA in order to take a position with HCF, winning over supporters during his time leading local initiatives.
Christian ShimabukuJune 06, 2025
Matt Elliott selected as new UH-Mānoa athletics director
New UH president Wendy Hensel has selected Elliott after a nationwide search. The move is contingent upon Board of Regents approval on June 16.
Christian ShimabukuJune 05, 2025
Turtle Bay Foundation provides thousands in college scholarships to Oʻahu students
Malakai Vendiola, 18, an aspiring Artificial Intelligence specialist from Kahuku, was one of 86 students awarded a total of $200,000 in scholarships – Turtle Bay Foundation’s largest annual distribution to date. He shares with ASD what receiving this year’s Barbara Keen Scholarship meant to him and how it will help his future pursuits.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosJune 05, 2025
New Hawai‘i softball coach Panita Thanatharn set to make inroads in Islands
Despite having no previous ties to the school or state, Thanatharn was chosen as UH's new head softball coach on Wednesday.
Christian ShimabukuJune 05, 2025
Hawai‘i hires Panita Thanatharn as new head softball coach
Thanatharn replaces Bob Coolen, who retired following the 2025 season
Christian ShimabukuJune 04, 2025
Hawai‘i baseball loses impact players to transfer portal
The NCAA transfer portal window for baseball players opened on Monday and closes on July 1.
Christian ShimabukuJune 04, 2025
Former Hawai‘i star receiver John Ursua delivers speech at HHSAA Hall of Honor ceremony
Ursua, who recently retired, delivered a speech to the 2025 Hall of Honor inductees about hard work and sacrifice.
Christian ShimabukuJune 02, 2025
Hawai‘i women's volleyball releases 2025 schedule
The Rainbow Wahine are competing in the Big West for the final time this fall.
Christian ShimabukuMay 31, 2025
Five 2025 Hawai‘i football games to be shown on national television
The Rainbow Warriors have 12 regular season games this fall.
Christian ShimabukuMay 31, 2025
Remembering Chaminade Coach Merv Lopes
Merv Lopes was already well-known in the local community from his time at Kailua and Kalāheo High Schools when he burst onto the college basketball scene like a meteor on December 23, 1982. That night, with much of the nation asleep, Lopes coached tiny Chaminade to a win over three-time Player of the Year Ralph Sampson and No. 1-ranked Virginia in what is considered the Greatest Upset in the History of College Basketball.
Jack DanilewiczMay 30, 2025