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Rain damages Waiohinu transfer station

Feb. 21, 2018 • Updated 5:14 p.m.

Damage from recent heavy rains at the Waiohinu Solid Waste Transfer Station will not prevent residents from disposing garbage there, but users will have to take precautions.

‘Minor accident’ suspends Mars simulation

Feb. 21, 2018

Officials remained tight-lipped Tuesday after a “minor accident” triggered suspension of a simulated mission to Mars taking place on the slopes of Mauna Loa.

Tribune-Herald Athlete of the Week: Kamehameha’s Jameson Sato

Feb. 20, 2018

This honor could have gone to midfield maestro Tyler Waltjen, defensive backbone Justin Kenoi or HHSAA D-II Most Outstanding Player Jonathan DeMotta, but the pick is Kamehameha’s senior goalkeeper, both for his selflessness and stellar play.

Public hearing for game measure is today

Feb. 20, 2018

A state Senate bill calling for greater transparency in video game gambling systems is the subject of a public hearing today.

Rain to persist in East Hawaii

Feb. 20, 2018

Scattered rainfall likely will continue in Hilo throughout the week.

College tennis: Vulcans dump HPU to continue torrid start

Feb. 19, 2018

You could argue that two upsets are a fluke, but three?

College tennis: UH-Hilo men serve notice

Feb. 19, 2018

There was a time not so long ago that UH-Hilo was just happy to be able to field a men’s tennis team.

Hakalau Stream Bridge repairs begin

Feb. 17, 2018

Repairs to the Hakalau Stream Bridge have begun.

Four charged with burglary

Feb. 17, 2018

Police charged four people in connection with a break-in at a business in Hilo and for outstanding warrants.

Isle remains under flash flood watch

Feb. 17, 2018 • Updated 8:38 p.m.

A wet weekend is predicted for Hawaii Island, which remains under a flash flood watch until Presidents Day.

College basketball: Despite barrage of 3-pointers, Vulcans fall again on road

Feb. 16, 2018

The UH-Hilo men’s basketball team buried 15 of 26 or 58 percent from beyond the arc but still lost to Azusa Pacific 95-82 on Thursday at Azusa, Calif.

Sixth UH Mars simulation begins

Feb. 15, 2018

The University of Hawaii’s sixth Mars mission simulation will begin today as another crew starts eight months of isolation inside a dome on Mauna Loa.

Police arrest 21 motorists for DUI

Feb. 15, 2018

During the week of Feb. 5-11, Hawaii Island police arrested 21 motorists for DUI. Three of the drivers were involved in traffic accidents. Two of the drivers were younger than 21.

Flash flood watch issued for Big Isle

Feb. 15, 2018

The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a flash flood watch Wednesday afternoon for Hawaii Island and Maui County, which continues through this afternoon.