Robyn Ah Mow Steps Down as Rainbow Wahine Volleyball Head Coach After nine years as the head coach for the University of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine volleyball team, Robyn Ah Mow announced her resignation, effective immediately, following a decision she described as deeply personal and difficult. Ah Mow, who succeeded legendary coach Dave Shoji in 2017, cited family obligations as the primary reason for her departure. In a statement, she acknowledged the emotional weight of the decision, emphasizing the sacrifices her family made to support her career. “The time has come to focus on my family,” she said, reflecting on the years spent balancing her coaching responsibilities with her personal life. Ah Mow’s tenure as head coach was marked by significant achievements, including a 165-72 overall record and a 114-28 mark in the Big West Conference, which earned her three Big West Coach of the Year honors. Her leadership also led the team to seven NCAA tournament appearances, solidifying her legacy as one of the program’s most successful coaches. Prior to her coaching career, Ah Mow was a standout player at the University of Hawaii, earning recognition as a volleyball icon and later competing as an Olympic silver medalist with Team USA in 2008. The announcement came just weeks before the start of the new academic year, a timing that raised questions among observers. Ryan Kalei Tsuji, a UH volleyball analyst, expressed surprise at the decision, noting the short notice and the challenges of stepping down so close to the season. “It’s a little shocking,” Tsuji said, acknowledging the complexity of the situation. “Making such a decision three to four months before the season begins, especially with the school year calendar in motion, must have been incredibly difficult.#university_of_hawaii #robyn_ah_mow #rainbow_wahine #kaleo_baxter #ryan_kalei_tsuji
Visuals show the damaging aftermath of severe flooding in Hawaii Severe flooding and damaging winds have left a trail of destruction across Hawaii, prompting evacuation orders, over 200 rescues, widespread power outages, and damage estimates exceeding $1 billion, officials reported. The storm, which struck in early March 2026, has left many residents grappling with the loss of homes and the uncertainty of rebuilding. "Like everybody and anybody, I’m grateful that so far everybody’s alive, but I recognize the fact that a lot of homes have been destroyed," said Blangiardi, per the outlet. He added that many lives will be upended by the challenges ahead, urging communities to "dig in" and support one another. The flooding followed a series of low-pressure systems, known as kona lows or kona storms, a common winter phenomenon in Hawaii. These storms typically affect the leeward sides of the islands, which are usually sheltered from tradewinds and heavy rainfall, according to Steven Businger, a meteorology professor at the University of Hawaii. The recent storms brought intense rains and damaging winds, overwhelming infrastructure and causing significant disruption. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green addressed residents Sunday night, March 22, stating that state operations would resume amid ongoing recovery efforts. Public schools will reopen, though those damaged by the storm will remain closed. "Throughout this storm, we saw neighbors helping neighbors, communities stepping up, and our emergency teams working tirelessly to keep everyone safe," Green said. He expressed gratitude to essential workers and residents for their resilience and solidarity during the crisis. The storm’s impact has highlighted the vulnerability of Hawaii’s infrastructure to extreme weather events, raising concerns about long-term preparedness.#josh_green #hawaii #kona_storms #blangiardi #university_of_hawaii
