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A First Alert Weather Day was issued as several days of heavy rain triggered flash flooding in Manoa, turning streets into rivers and driving Manoa Stream from about 3 to 12 feet. Noelani Elementary and parts of the UH campus were affected, roads were closed and some university housing evacuated or cleaned, with cleanup underway and no injuries reported.
Scientists have updated their research on the asteroid Apophis, which is expected to pass close to Earth in 2029 and 2068. There is a 1 in 150,000 chance of it hitting Earth in 2068. The asteroid has sped up due to the Yarkovsky effect, altering its orbit. First spotted in 2004, it is set to pass between Earth and communication satellites in 2029 and will be visible to the naked eye.
The University of Hawai'i women's volleyball team claimed their fourth consecutive Big West title by sweeping Long Beach State in the championship match of the OUTRIGGER Resorts Big West Championship tournament. With the victory, Hawai'i earned the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, marking their 30th consecutive appearance. Middle blocker Amber Igiede was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player after leading the Rainbow Wahine with 16 kills. Hawai'i dominated in almost every statistical category, securing the win in straight sets.
Ryuzo Yanagimachi, a pioneering fertility researcher, has passed away at the age of 95. In 1998, he and his team at the University of Hawaii successfully cloned multiple generations of mice using a more elegant technique than the one used to clone Dolly the sheep. Yanagimachi's work demonstrated that cloning was not a fluke and achieved a higher success rate than previous methods. He remained skeptical of human cloning, emphasizing the dangers and moral implications. Yanagimachi's contributions to fertility research earned him recognition, including the Kyoto Prize, Japan's highest private honor.
Ryuzo Yanagimachi, a renowned fertility researcher and pioneer in cloning, has passed away at the age of 95. During his tenure at the University of Hawaii, Yanagimachi made significant contributions to the field of reproductive technologies, including the development of the world's first cloned mouse. His breakthroughs in cloning and in vitro fertilization have had a profound impact on the scientific community and have brought joy to many infertile couples. Yanagimachi's legacy will be remembered at the University of Hawaii's John A. Burns School of Medicine, where he was a respected member of the faculty.
Astronomers from the University of Hawaiʻi have discovered an immense bubble called Hoʻoleilana, located 820 million light years from Earth, which is believed to be a fossil-like remnant of the birth of the universe. The bubble, found within a web of galaxies, is a result of 3D ripples in the material of the early universe known as Baryon Acoustic Oscillations. This unexpected finding could provide valuable insights into galaxy evolution and the expansion rate of the universe.
The University of Hawaii women's volleyball team fell to ninth-ranked Oregon in the finale of the Hawaiian Airlines Rainbow Wahine Classic, with the Ducks completing a sweep. Despite a strong start, Hawaii was unable to maintain momentum, and Oregon secured a 25-21, 25-21, 25-15 victory. Caylen Alexander and Amber Igiede were named to the all-tournament team for their performances. Oregon's Mimi Collier was named tournament MVP, leading her team with 17 kills. Hawaii will face No. 22 Southern California in their next two-match series.
The future of Honolulu's rail system remains uncertain as it falls short of its original plans to connect West Kapolei and the University of Hawaii. With a current price tag of over $9 billion, the rail system has faced challenges in terms of cost and reaching its intended endpoints. However, advocates believe that there is still potential for expansion and connecting more areas of the city. The focus is on connecting major employment centers and developing transit-oriented communities. Funding for expansion could come from a combination of local sources, such as an extended general excise tax surcharge, and federal subsidies. The goal is to create a functional and affordable public transit system that benefits the growing population of Honolulu.
The University of Hawai'i men's volleyball team will face off against UCLA in the NCAA Championship for their fourth consecutive title match. UH is looking to become the first school to win three straight championships since UCLA in the early 1980s. The match will air nationally on ESPN2 at 5:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. HT).
The University of Hawai'i men's volleyball team will face off against UCLA in the NCAA Championship for the fourth consecutive time, seeking their third straight title. UH has a seven-match NCAA Tournament win streak and a current 12-match win streak, while UCLA has won 11 straight since its loss to Hawai'i in March. UH is looking to become the first school to win three straight championships since UCLA in the early 1980s. The match will air nationally on ESPN2.
The University of Hawai'i men's volleyball team defeated Penn State in a five-set thriller to advance to the NCAA Championship title match against UCLA. Dimitrious Mouchlias led the Rainbow Warriors with a season-high 25 kills, while Chaz Galloway posted his first double-double of the season. Hawai'i avenged a loss to Penn State earlier in the season and set a new program record with their 29th win. They will look to become the NCAA's first three-peat champion in four decades.
The University of Hawai'i men's volleyball team won their second consecutive Big West Championship tournament title with a four-set victory over UC Irvine. The win secured UH's automatic bid into the NCAA Men's Collegiate Volleyball Championship, marking their ninth appearance in the tournament. UH setter Jakob Thelle was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player, and Dimitrios Mouchlias led the way with a match-high 17 kills. The Warriors tied their single-season win record at 28, matching the 2019 team's win total for the most in program history.
The University of Hawai'i men's volleyball team will defend its Big West championship against UC Irvine in the tournament finals on Saturday. The top-seeded Rainbow Warriors will be seeking their third title and playing in their fourth Big West tournament final. The third-seeded Anteaters will be playing in their first Big West finals.
The University of Hawai'i men's volleyball team swept UC Santa Barbara in the semifinals of the Big West Championship, advancing to the championship match against either Long Beach State or UC Irvine. The Rainbow Warriors will play for their third Big West tournament title and look to become the conference's first back-to-back tourney champion. UH hit .394 for the match with four aces and 7.5 blocks, while UCSB was held to just a .113 hitting percentage. The match will be televised nationally on ESPNU.