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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park details events and updates for February

Explore Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park this February through a variety of free events and guided programs that showcase its unique natural and cultural resources.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Jan. 16-22: KWXX Hoʻolauleʻa, volcano comedy, ‘Aloha Spirit Rising,’ Keiki Fun Run/Walk and more

If ever there was a week when “variety” best fit the top 10 things happening around the Big Island, this would be it. From an hour of volcano stand-up comedy to the return of the KWXX Hoʻolauleʻa, there definitely is something for everyone. Check em out today!

Volcano Watch: 200 years of written Kīlauea observations, including by Mark Twain

This summer marks 200 years since English missionary William Ellis visited KIlauea caldera with Hawaiian guides and published the first contemporary written observation of the volcano’s eruptive activity.

Volcano Watch: What is the highest elevation reached by Halemaʻumaʻu lava on Kīlauea?

The highest level of lava in the past two centuries on KIlauea was reached in the first few months of 1894, according to the most recent Volcano Watch.

Stolen Hawaiian feather helmet still missing; can you identify person in image?

The stolen mahiole was created by renowned local artist Rick San Nicolas, who sold it to the hotel several years ago.

Hawaiian helmet snatched from hotel in Volcanoes National Park

The hotel’s video surveillance footage recorded a man and woman in the lobby at the the time of the theft.

Saturday in the Park–Christmas Edition

Friends of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is hosting its 2nd Annual Christmas celebration.

Volcano House Announces New Partnership

Volcano House announced Thursday, June 13, 2019, that they have partnered with OLS Hotels & Resorts.

Mauna Loa Gets Some Snow

Mauna Loa as seen from the Volcano House in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on Thursday, April 11, 2019

Volcano House Celebrates Reopening

After months of waiting, Volcano House celebrated its historic reopening with a traditional Hawaiian blessing by Kumu Hula Moses Kaho‘ohele Crabbe.

Thousands Visit HVNP After Unprecedented 134-Day Closure

Smiling rangers welcomed visitors back to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Saturday, Sept. 22, after its closing May 11 due to unprecedented volcanic activity.

Tiny Volcano Schoolhouse Plays Big Role in History

The Old Japanese School in Volcano Village is one of only two surviving one-room schoolhouses in Hawai‘i.

Kitchen Fire Closes Volcano House Restaurants

Two lodge restaurants temporarily close after fire hospitalizes hotel employee Tuesday morning.

Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park Partially Reopens

Hurricane damage kept some of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park closed Saturday, including the Thurston Lava Tube, Kīlauea Iki Overlook, and Chain of Craters Road.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Visitors Increasing

Visitor spending in the areas surrounding the park have increased as well.

Volcano House Hosts Grand Reopening

Hawaii’s oldest hotel will celebrate its grand reopening in Volcano with public festivities including entertainment, refreshments and tours on Friday, Sept. 6.

Hilo’s Jason Johnson Named Volcano House Chef

Hilo born-and-raised chef Jason Johnson has been named manager of culinary activities at Volcano House Restaurant.

Biz Wrap: The Rim Restaurant Opens; KAHU Radio Closes

In business news around the island this week, the YWCA plans to honor two east Hawai‘i women and Ka‘u loses its only radio station.

Biz Wrap: New Hires and Travel Awards

In business news this week, Volcano House names a new general manager while Bay Clinic adds a pediatrician to its Pahoa Women’s Clinic.

Contract Signed For Operation Of Volcano House

A limited opening of the historic hotel and some of the cabins at Namakanipaio Campground will occur Saturday.
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