Raising the Stan Sheriff roof

The green-clad crowd that cheered the University of Hawaii men’s volleyball team to its Big West tournament title on Saturday night sustained an hourslong supportive raise-the-roof energy that fans say rivals all other noise levels registered at Stan Sheriff Center. All of the center’s 10,300 tickets were sold, marking the second sellout of the season.

Previously, the last soldout matchup was in 1997 — back when the center was known by its original name, Special Events Arena. On Sunday, the top-seeded UH team secured a bye into the May 2 NCAA tournament semifinals. Defending champ Long Beach State will host the final four. Go, Bows!

A small break for homeowners

Honolulu’s long-suffering homeowners are undoubtedly happy to see the City Council pass a bill to ease the tax bite on property owners. Typical savings would be a fairly nominal $70 for most, but they would see it as far preferable to any increase.

The mayor should sign it — it appears to have the votes to override any veto. But it’s also true that revenue for the city will take a hit. Taxpayers may benefit now, but there will be pressure to draw money from someplace else. Where will it be?