Dave Reardon: Keith Amemiya should be the next Hawaii AD

JAMM AQUINO / 2020 Keith Amemiya, a senior VP at Central Pacific Bank and CPB Foundation’s Executive Director, continues to fundraise for athletic programs in distress. When I wrote in 2022 that June Jones would be the best choice for football coach at …

Magic runs out for Hawaii baseball team at Big West tourney

1/5 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY JULIE KIM UH players in the dugout tried to rally the Rainbows against Cal Poly. 2/5 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY JULIE KIM UH reliever Ethan Thomas threw a pitch against Cal Poly during Saturday’s …

2 from Hawaii help Sooners advance to Women’s College World Series

Maryknoll alumna Nelly McEnroe-Marinas homered and scored three runs and ‘Iolani grad Ailana Agbayani went 1-for-2 with a run and an RBI as four-time defending NCAA softball champion Oklahoma dominated Alabama 13-2 in five innings on Saturday to advance to …

He quit his job to set sail from Oregon with his cat. They were greeted by cheering fans in Hawaii

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Hawaii’s education loan repayment program proves to be popular

COURTESY JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Graduates of John A. Burns School of Medicine this year assembled with faculty in front of UH Manoa’s Hamilton Library. The state’s Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program has helped to keep hundreds of health …

Aiming to turn the tide, Oregon man sails to Hawaii with his cat following medical diagnosis

Oliver Widger arrived on Oahu today after he sailed from Oregon with his cat Phoenix, leaving behind his job. The sailor was given a celebratory welcome to the islands after his safe journey. HONOLULU (Island News) -- Captivating hearts far and wide, …

Oregon man, who quit job to sail with cat, reaches Hawaii after weeks alone at sea; greeted by cheering crowd

An Oregon man who gave up his job and financial stability to sail to Hawaii with his cat has completed the journey. Oliver Widger, a former tire company manager, arrived at Oahu’s Waikiki Yacht Club on Saturday after spending several weeks alone at sea — …

Hawaii baseball ends Big West tournament run with loss to Cal Poly

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The University of Hawaii baseball team looked to keep their season alive on Saturday in the Big West Tournament. The ‘Bows faced Cal Poly in their fourth elimination game in seven days in Fullerton, California. It was a low …

Oregon man who went viral for quitting job, buying a boat and sailing to Hawaii with his cat arrives safely in Oahu

Widger, who went viral for quitting his job and setting sail with his cat, Phoenix, has completed his 25-day voyage from Oregon to Hawaii. HAWAII, USA — The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed that the 29-year-old Oliver Widger has safely landed in Hawaii as of …

Oregon man who set sail with his cat arrives to cheering fans in Hawaii