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As the eighth-ranked University of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine volleyball team prepares for its season-opener against Albany on Friday, former Molokai High School standout Kalei Adolpho continues to battle for a starting position at middle blocker.

For two former Maui Interscholastic League players — Kalei Adolpho and Ginger Long — Friday’s reunion before family and friends resembled a spiritual awakening.

A sold-out crowd of 2,400 arrived at War Memorial Gym early and stayed late Friday night to see a rare “live” performance by the Rainbow Wahine.

The Rainbow Wahine volleyball team plays its final conference home games of the season, including Senior Night festivities on Saturday.

The 10th-ranked Rainbow Wahine volleyball team makes its debut tonight, facing the University of San Francisco at the Stan Sheriff Center.

University of Hawaii volleyball coach Dave Shoji was inducted into the Hall of Fame during ceremonies held in Kansas City.

Lt. Governor James R. “Duke” Aiona, Jr. today unveiled legislation to establish a Hawaii Sports Commission.  Under his proposal, the 13-member commission would be given the full-time responsibility to attract, develop and promote sporting events throughout the state.  According to the Hawaii Tourism Authority, the Pro Bowl alone accounted for $28.6 million in visitor spending; […]

Governor Linda Lingle delivered her eighth and final State of the State Address today. The governor outlined priorities for the legislative session including a specific proposal to change the state’s rainy day fund, renaming and revising it to a Fiscal Stabilization Fund to shield Hawaii in future years from the need to raise taxes during […]