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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hawaii's Pono Davis aims for Postseason run in Major League Rugby
Kailua-Kona native, Pono Davis is in his 4th year of playing rugby, and currently suits up for the Houston SaberCats. Davis has helped the SaberCats clinch a playoff spot in the Western Conference. 'We got a lot of guys returning from previous years, so a lot of us kind of had that bitter taste in our mouth from from last year,' said Davis. Houston only has 1 more game remaining before the 4-team Western Conference Playoffs begin. Houston could end up as the 2nd or 3rd seed in the bracket. This year, Davis has teamed up with his cousin Dom Akina on Houston. Akina plays the Center position while Davis is in the Prop position. the Duo coming together to try and win a MLR Championship this season. For Davis, he also has recently suited up for the Team USA Eagles Rugby squad. 'Being able to represent America, I felt like I'm representing Hawaii and it's just amazing. It's a great feeling to be able to put that jersey on, play for my brothers out there on the field and represent my family and my country,' Said Davis. The Kamehameha-Hawaii alum said it was a surreal feeling playing for Team USA, and he didn't expect it so soon as he just started playing the sport 4 years ago. Davis transitioned from football to rugby after he finished up his college career at SMU. Now, he hopes to continue to make a name for himself in the sport of Rugby while also proving to kids in Hawaii that anything can be accomplished as long as you train and believe in yourself. 'I just hope that, you know, kids back home can know that, you know, anything's possible and you can always compete at the highest level. You just got to apply yourself and do the best that you can,' said Davis. Houston will finish the regular season this week as they will take on Anthem RC on Sunday, June 8th at 2pm HT on ESPN+. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Big Island police investigating overnight shooting
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaii Island police have initiated a reckless endangering investigation stemming from reports of a firearm being discharged during an affray early Sunday morning, June 1, on Puohulihuli Street near Kealakehe High School in Kailua-Kona. Hundreds of native plants restored to Kailua Beach Park Upon responding to the 12:41 a.m. incident, police located a crowd of 20 individuals in the area. Witnesses said that a man pulled out a firearm and fired one round into the air during a physical altercation involving multiple individuals. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Police identified 19-year-old Fernando Villanueva-Gonzalez of Kailua-Kona as the suspect. He was arrested on scene at 1:05 a.m. for the following offenses: Place to keep pistol/revolver First-degree reckless endangering Villanueva-Gonzalez was transported to the Kona Police Station, where he is being held pending follow-up this time, there is no indication that anyone was harmed from the alleged firearm ask that anyone with information regarding this incident call Detective Aaron Tanaka, (808) 326-4646, ext. 228, or the police department's non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Kona restaurant reopens after inspection
UPDATE : 12 :30 p.m. Jade Palace Two in Kailua-Kona was allowed to reopen after passing a follow-up inspection by the state Health Department, which issued a green 'pass ' placard on May 22. The restaurant was shut down earlier this week for multiple health code violations, including pest activity and contaminated food. To reopen, the owner was required to discard all unsafe food, hire pest control, disinfect the kitchen and retrain staff. State inspectors confirmed that all issues had been resolved and no imminent health hazard remained. PREVIOUS COVERAGE The state Health Department has shut down a Kailua-Kona restaurant after a routine inspection uncovered an active cockroach infestation, contaminated food and multiple food safety violations. Jade Palace Two, located at 75-5595 Palani Road, was issued a red 'closed ' placard on Wednesday and must remain closed until all violations are corrected and a follow-up inspection is completed. The restaurant is operated by Minh Tuan Tran. According to the Department of Health, an inspector saw live roaches in food, on food-contact surfaces and underneath equipment. A container of flour was found infested with roaches, and cooked wontons were seen cooling on the floor. Contaminated food was ordered to be discarded immediately. Other violations included :—An employee returning from a smoke break without washing hands ;—Improper food storage, including raw chicken and beef stored above cooked broccoli ;—Ready-to-eat items in the refrigerator without use-by dates ;—A dishwasher with no sanitizer, and handwashing sinks used for cleaning pans ;—Grease, dust and grime buildup throughout the kitchen. The department is requiring a professional pest control service, deep cleaning and disinfection of the facility and retraining for all food handlers. Jade Palace Two will be allowed to reopen only after it meets all food safety requirements and passes reinspection. The Food Safety Branch conducts routine inspections of food establishments statewide to ensure sanitary conditions and protect public health. See more : 27 Comments By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our. Having trouble with comments ? .
