Dedication marks the start of Makahiki

LIHUE — Franklin Kakazu of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints helped officiate the dedication of the tiki that was carved in place by Kumu Kamakana Bray and na haumana of Kauai Maoli Woodcarving Academy.

Hilo girls sweep pre-season soccer

LIHUE — Hilo High School soccer player Aneala Sibayan netted seven goals to lead the Viking wahine to a sweep of four games over the weekend, ending Sunday during a preseason girls soccer road trip from the Big Island.

Hawaiian Airlines to offer locals-only discounts

Hawaiian Airlines today is introducing a new locals-only program that could reshape the competitive neighbor-­island landscape much in the way that Southwest Airlines’ bodacious long-running $39 one-way fares did after the carrier entered Hawaii’s interisland market.