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Hilo Community Players present ‘Spring Awakening’
Hilo Community Players will bring the Tony Award-winning rock musical ‘Spring Awakening’ to the Keawe Theater, offering Hawaii Island audiences an emotionally charged theatrical experience about adolescence, identity, rebellion, desire and the difficult transition from childhood…
Hawaii Concert Society opens season this week
The Hawaii Concert Society’s first and second presentations of its 65th season feature a two-time Grammy Award nominated trio and a pianist recently awarded an Avery Fisher Career Grant.
‘I need to get that gold’: KSH alum Elaban earns second international bronze in kickboxing
After winning bronze at the Muay Thai World Championships over the summer in Bangkok, Kamehameha-Hawaii alum Uriyah Elaban recently competed in his second international tournament of 2026 — but this time, in a different martial art.
Na Wahine O Ke Kai cancelled due to weather risks
The Oahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association made the difficult decision to cancel the 2026 Na Wahine O Ke Kai, scheduled for Sunday, September 27, due to the potential wind, ocean and community impacts associated with the developing tropical weather system approaching Hawaii.
Local sports briefs: Vulcans sweep Sea Lions; Keller named conference defender of the week
The following is a list of local sports briefs.
Local sports briefs: Vulcans sweep Sea Lions; Keller named conference defender of the week
The following is a list of local sports briefs.
‘I need to get that gold’: KSH alum Elaban earns second international bronze in kickboxing
After winning bronze at the Muay Thai World Championships over the summer in Bangkok, Kamehameha-Hawaii alum Uriyah Elaban recently competed in his second international tournament of 2026 — but this time, in a different martial art.
BIIF cross country: McDowell, Eckert clinch gold at Waiakea
HILO — It was third time’s the charm for Hawaii Prep’s Micah McDowell and Waiakea’s Shannon Eckert at Saturday’s BIIF cross country meet at Waiakea High.
BIIF cross country: McDowell, Eckert clinch gold at Waiakea
HILO — It was third time’s the charm for Hawaii Prep’s Micah McDowell and Waiakea’s Shannon Eckert at Saturday’s BIIF cross country meet at Waiakea High.
Rainbow Wahine storm back to beat Iowa State
LAS VEGAS — Trailing Iowa State in the fifth set on Saturday night, the Hawaii women’s volleyball team needed to pull off something neither team had done in the entire match.
BIIF football: Warriors, Wildcats shut out opponents
HILO — Kamehameha-Hawaii football continued its dominant stretch on Friday at Wong Stadium.
BIIF football: Warriors, Wildcats shut out opponents
HILO — Kamehameha-Hawaii football continued its dominant stretch on Friday at Wong Stadium.