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Wahine sweep St. John’s, win Outrigger Invitational
Cha’lei Reid and Tyla Reese Manę combined for 11 of Hawaii’s 16 aces, which was one shy of tying the program record in the Rainbow Wahine’s 25-20, 25-9, 25-13 sweep of St. John’s today to win the Outrigger Invitational at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Read more
Honolulu firefighters airlift hiker from Makapuu Trail
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Hawaii island woman indicted for labor trafficking of children
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Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas to accept hostage deal
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Hurricane Kiko to weaken as it approaches north of Hawaii
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Backup QB Luke Weaver leads Hawaii to win over Sam Houston
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Sagapolutele-led Cal routs foe Texas Southern, 35-3
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele finished 26-for-37 with one interception and a rushing TD. Read more
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