Hawaiʻi native and University of North Carolina wide receiver Trech Kekahuna welcomed football players from across the islands to the first annual Ke Kahuna Impact x RouteGod Wide Receiver Clinic on June 29 at Farrington High School.

University of Hawaiʻi standout Kainoa Wade helped lead the U.S. Men's U21 National Team to a gold medal at the 2026 NORCECA U21 Pan American Cup in Guatemala.

More than 400 keiki from across Hawaiʻi participated in the inaugural Big Z Speed & Agility Clinic, hosted by The Village Foundation.

The Kaneohe resident defeated Weber State sophomore Ryan Takeshita in the 36-hole championship match after overcoming a five-hole deficit following the morning round.

The Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA) celebrated its 21st class of the HMSA Kaimana Scholarship Program at Oahu Country Club on Sunday. The awards ceremony recognized 15 outstanding 2026 Hawaii high school graduates for their achievements and all-around excellence in academics, athletics, community service, and healthy activities.

Honolulu native Heather Mau is celebrating an NBA championship after helping the New York Knicks capture their first NBA title in 53 years.

Mau, a Maryknoll School graduate, serves as the Knicks' Senior Athletic Trainer. She was named to the position in September 2024 after spending five seasons with the Dallas Mavericks as an Assistant Athletic Trainer.

ZT Prospects Hawaii 11U completed a perfect run to the 2026 DFW World Series 11U AAA Championship, finishing 7-0 during the June 5–9 tournament in Texas.

The University of Hawaiʻi will receive $5 million in private funding over the next five years to support its Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) efforts, according to a report by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.

Hawaiʻi native Nick Herbig has reportedly agreed to a four-year, $100 million contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and ESPN's Adam Schefter.

‘Aiea captured the Cal Ripken 11U State Championship with a 6-1 victory over Kauaʻi in the title game.

The Hawai‘i Pacific Health ESPN Honolulu Open returns to the Hawai‘i Convention Center October 8–11, 2026, bringing four days of world-class pickleball competition to Honolulu.

The Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association honored its 2026 Hall of Honor class Sunday at its annual banquet, recognizing 12 of the state's top senior student-athletes for their accomplishments in athletics, academics, sportsmanship, character and community service.

The champions of the inaugural HHSAA Surfing State Championships were honored Thursday at the State Capitol, receiving special recognition from Governor Josh Green for their historic achievements.