Discussion

During the past 148 years, Mauna Loa Southwest Rift Zone eruptions have sent massive lava flows across Hawai‘i Island’s main road in 1868, 1887, 1907, 1919, 1926 and 1950.

Early on May 24, HVO scientists were alerted that a tiltmeter on the Puʻu ʻŌʻō cone on Kīlauea Volcano’s East Rift Zone had detected rapid change.

It is popular belief by those who have dissected the word haole (“ha” means breath of life and “‘ole” means “without”) that it literally means “no breath.”

Does no one care about the mental healthcare disaster on the Big Island? We have the highest rate of suicide of any Hawaiian island—nearly 100 deaths from 2010–14.

Many locals covet the sweet, succulent fruit that appears at the farmers markets or pops up at roadside vendors during late spring and during the summer months.

South Kona and Ka‘ū District residents might also wonder where they’re gonna go when the volcano erupts—even if it flows, rather than “blows.”

Mosquito-borne disease is not limited to people. Native Hawaiian birds have been losing a long battle with introduced bird malaria and pox virus…

Cigarette filters are made of cellulose acetate, which is very slow to degrade in the environment on its own; it takes anywhere from 18 months to 10 years.

Taro is found in almost every culture of the world and many other countries consume taro, but it is only in Hawaiian culture that you will find poi.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory discusses the search for the right “keys” to Mauna Loa in this week’s Volcano Watch.

While most of the beaches are made up of a mixture of different components, each beach is distinctive and has its own unique characteristics that make it so.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory discusses when the first photograph of Kilauea was taken in this week’s Volcano Watch.

” Yes, West Hawaii does pay 70% of the property taxes. However, this disparity is due in part to the value of the homes being higher on the west side versus the east side.”

In this week’s Volcano Watch, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory discusses evidence of past eruptions that can currently be found at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.

While you may not be biologically related to the person, here in Hawai’i, is not uncommon for you to be addressed as Aunty or Uncle by someone “usually” younger then you.

In this week’s Volcano Watch, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory recognizes the community dedication of Hawai’i County Civil Defense Administrator Darryl Oliveira as he gets ready to retire.

Crusin’ Kailua-Kona offers a person a chance to learn about some of Hawai’i Island’s important history.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory celebrates the Hawai’i Island Geological Map, in this week’s Volcano Watch.

“I would L-O-V-E to live and work in Hawai’i. Who wouldn’t?” – Dr. Jeff Jorgenson

“I support proposed Bill 165, which would increase the state general excise tax ½% in Hawaii County. This additional funding would be used to fund transportation projects on the Big Island.” – Aaron Stene