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UH’s Machado signs free agent deal with Atlanta Braves
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa designated hitter and catcher Austin Machado signed a free agent deal with the Atlanta Braves following this past weekend’s Major League Baseball draft and will begin his pro career in the coming weeks. Machado made a huge impact in his only year...
Lara Claydon and Scotty Fong take top honors at Ole Longboard Classic
Lara Claydon and Scotty Fong took top honors at the 30th annual Ole Longboard Classic, Saturday at Launiupoko Park. Claydon and Fong won the two biggest divisions, the Open Women and Open Men, with 30 and 36 competitors, respectively. More than 200 entries in 15 divisions were treated to a rising south swell that produced head-high waves.
iHeartMedia Promotes Kim Williams To Alaska/Hawaii Area President.
IHeartMedia has announced that Kim Williams will succeed Andy Lohman as Area President of their Alaska and Hawaii properties upon Lohman’s retirement on October 1. Williams, who has been Market President for their Fairbanks AK cluster since 2009, will oversee operations in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Honolulu. She began her career as an account executive in Anchorage for Pacific Star Communications through their absorption into AMFM and Clear Channel.
Register now for 26th annual ʻOhana Shoreline Fishing Tournament
Registration is now open for the 26th annual ʻOhana Shoreline Fishing Tournament. This year’s tournament is Aug. 16-18, and the Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation invites all interested anglers to register. Completed registration forms must be mailed to the Recreation Division office, located at 799...
Maui motorcyclist fatally injured after attempting to overtake vehicle on Pūlehu Road
A 68-year-old Kīhei man suffered fatal injuries following a motorcycle collision on Pūlehu Road Thursday afternoon. Police say the man was operating a black 2012 Harley-Davidson Switchback motorcycle and was traveling northwest on Pūlehu Road when he attempted to overtake a vehicle on a double solid yellow line. The motorcyclist lost control of the motorcycle upon failing to negotiate a left curve in the roadway and drove into bushes.
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