Brian Ojima

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Sports Anchor and Director at KITV-TV (Honolulu, HI)

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Panthers draft wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan as No. 8 overall pick

2 weeks ago | kitv.com | Brian Ojima

CHARLOTTE (Island News) -- It’s a special day for Waimanalo native Tetairoa McMillan who was drafted 8th overall in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft by the Carolina Panthers. The 22-year-old, who goes by the nickname "Nalo," is the highest drafted receiver to be born in Hawai'i. Nalo is also the highest drafted receiver to ever come out of the University of Arizona.
Runner strides to complete a marathon in every state at the Honolulu Marathon

Dec 8, 2024 | news.lee.net | Brian Ojima

HONOLULU (KITV) -- Ben Jones is looking to complete a marathon in all 50 states by running in the Honolulu Marathon this Sunday. The 34-year old runner from New York has already completed a marathon in 49 states, which he has finished each of them in under three hours, and hopes to accomplish this remarkable feat. Hawai'i is the 50th and final state on his list. This is a journey that started way back in 2009 when Jones completed his first marathon in Virginia.
Runner strides to complete a marathon in every state at the Honolulu Marathon

Dec 7, 2024 | krdo.com | Brian Ojima

Arif, MeriemeKITV via CNN NewsourceNew Yorker Ben Jones has completed a marathon in all 49 states and he will run in all of them this Sunday at the Honolulu Marathon. Published December 7, 2024 12:00 PM By Brian OjimaClick here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — Ben Jones is looking to complete a marathon in all 50 states by running in the Honolulu Marathon this Sunday.
Runner strides to complete a marathon in every state at the Honolulu Marathon

Dec 7, 2024 | ktvz.com | Brian Ojima

KITV via CNN NewsourceNew Yorker Ben Jones has completed a marathon in all 49 states and he will run in all of them this Sunday at the Honolulu Marathon. Published December 7, 2024 11:00 am By Brian OjimaClick here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — Ben Jones is looking to complete a marathon in all 50 states by running in the Honolulu Marathon this Sunday.
Runner strides to complete a marathon in every state at the Honolulu Marathon

Dec 7, 2024 | kitv.com | Brian Ojima

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Ben Jones is looking to complete a marathon in all 50 states by running in the Honolulu Marathon this Sunday. The 34-year old runner from New York has already completed a marathon in 49 states, which he has finished each of them in under three hours, and hopes to accomplish this remarkable feat. Hawai'i is the 50th and final state on his list. This is a journey that started way back in 2009 when Jones completed his first marathon in Virginia.
University of Hawai'i Athletic Director gains support after firing

Nov 20, 2024 | kitv.com | Brian Ojima

HONOLULU (Island News) -- After speculation over the past couple of days, Craig Angelos has been dismissed as the University of Hawai'i’s Athletic Director, effective Dec. 1. The news came as a shock to many after Angelos was hired just 18 months ago by UH President David Lassner. In his short tenure as athletic director, Angelos helped UH move to the Mountain West Conference, which will go into effect in 2026.
Special needs football player at Kapolei High School beats odds with community support

Nov 15, 2024 | kitv.com | Brian Ojima

KAPOLEI, Hawaii (Island News) -- A special needs football player at Kapolei High School perseveres with support from the community that surrounds him. Evan Loftus was born prematurely and was hooked up to life support. At the time, doctors said he would have cognitive issues that would hold him back. But he is beating the odds. Thanks in large part to his coaches and teammates at Kapolei High School, he is thriving.
Central East Maui little leaguers triumph again, defeat Illinois 5-0 to improve to 2-0 at LLWS

Aug 16, 2024 | kitv.com | Brian Ojima

WILLIAMSPORT, PA (Island News) – The Central East Maui Little Leaguers won another game Friday, improving their record to 2-0 at the Little League World Series. The secret to Maui's success this season has been pitching and defense. Those two things helped them to win game one on Wednesday. And on Friday, it worked again, as Maui defeats Illinois 5-0. Maui didn't waste any time getting on the board.
Central Maui all-stars triumph in thrilling Little League World Series opener

Aug 14, 2024 | kitv.com | Brian Ojima

WILLIAMSPORT, PA (Island News) -- The Little League World Series (LLWS) got underway Wednesday and what a day for the all-stars from Central Maui -- the team making their first appearance at the World Series since 2019. You had to like Maui's chances to start off the World Series with a victory, after sending their ace, Evan Tavares to the mound.
Hole in one for 9-year-old Boone Clifton in Kauai Junior Golf Tournament

Aug 5, 2024 | kitv.com | Brian Ojima

LIHUE, Hawaii (Island News) -- Nine-year-old Boone Clifton sunk a hole-in-one at the Kauai Junior Golf Association Mitchel Ota Tournament on July 28, 2024. Clifton aced the 16th hole at the Puakea Golf Course for the junior tourney. She moved to from the Bay Area to Kauai about five years ago and started playing gold year-round. About five years ago, Boone moved to Kaua'i from the Bay Area and began playing golf year-round.