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Matt Elliott has been selected by the University of Hawaiʻi to serve as the next athletics director. The appointment is subject to approval by the UH Board of Regents at a meeting that is expected to take place on June 16. Micah Kāne, President & CEO of the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation was available to comment […]

The University of Hawai‘i has selected Matt Elliott to serve as the next Athletics Director for UH Mānoa, pending approval by the UH Board of Regents at a special meeting scheduled for June 16. Elliott brings over a decade of Division I athletics leadership, most notably a 13-year tenure at UCLA. There, he most recently […]

The University of Hawai‘i has named Panita Thanatharn as the new head coach of the Rainbow Wahine softball program. She becomes the fourth head coach in program history, following the retirement of Bob Coolen after 34 seasons. Thanatharn brings nearly two decades of coaching experience, including 16 seasons at Long Beach State in two stints […]

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Medical Service Association celebrated its 20th class of the HMSA Kaimana Awards & Scholarship Program at Oahu Country Club today. The awards ceremony recognized 20 outstanding Hawaii high school graduates for their achievements and nine local high schools for all-around excellence in academics, athletics, community service, healthy activities, and sportsmanship.  “We’re incredibly […]

This past Saturday, May 31, 2025, ESPN Honolulu and Kenny Patton collaborated to host the first-ever Hawaii’s Fastest event at Saint Louis High School. This was a free event for high school athletes (class of 2026-29) where they were able to get an athletic assessment on their speed and vertical jump. Mahalo to First Insurance […]

Step into an evening of pride, purpose, and power at the 2025 Braddahhood Ball—the premier fundraising gala supporting the University of Hawai‘i Football Program. Hosted by “Friends of Hawai‘i Football,” this event unites fans, alumni, and community leaders to back the Rainbow Warriors as they build a championship-caliber program under Head Coach Timmy Chang. 📍 […]

On the season finale of the 2024-2025 Student Section Show, our guests were Pearl City Judo’s Hayden Low and Travis Tanaka, and University of Hawaii Men’s Golf’s Dane Watanabe. Mahalo to Raising Cane’s, HCAMP, and HawaiiUSA FCU for supporting ESPN Honolulu’s The Student Section Show!

ESPN Honolulu Rainbow Wahine play-by-play voice Tiff Wells with his six biggest takeaways from the recently released 2025 Hawai`i schedule 1. Tested Right Away. For the 41st time in now this the 51st season of Hawai`i Rainbow Wahine volleyball, UH will open the season on O`ahu. The island plays host to the 35th Hawaiian Airlines […]

The Road to Omaha Begins Tomorrow The NCAA Baseball Regionals begin Friday, and Hawai‘i will be well represented as several local standouts hit the national stage with their respective teams. From the SEC to the Pac-12, the 808 is everywhere. Repping the Aloha State: Good luck to all the Hawai‘i boys chasing the dream. Go […]

The Western Washington University softball team capped a stellar 47-13 season by advancing to the NCAA Division II Final Four. Hawaii natives Kanilehua Pitoy (Roosevelt), Kaiana Kong (Campbell), and Joie Baker (Mililani) played pivotal roles throughout the year, proudly representing the 808. Although the Vikings fell 2-0 to top-seeded UT Tyler in the semifinals, their […]