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PHOTOS: Significant Change Not Clear Yet
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos and video of the East Rift Zone on Monday, Aug. 6, 2018.
Air Quality Response Plan Developed for Big Island Schools
Department of Health and Department of Education work to protect Hawai‘i Island students from volcanic emissions (vog) in preparation for new school year.
Volcanic Activity & Quakes Keep Most of HVNP Closed
Although seismicity decreased over the weekend, the temblors—more than 18,000 in the last 30 days—have wreaked havoc throughout the park.
Pāhoa Meeting Canceled Amid Hurricane Preparations
The Pāhoa eruption information meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, has been canceled as Hawai‘i County prepares for Hurricane Hector.
5 PM: Flooding Rains Possible Within Next 48 Hours
Hurricane Hector will cross into the local region from Tuesday night into Thursday and it remains too early to determine specific impacts on island weather.
4 PM: Lava Could Resume Any Time
This news story will be updated throughout the day as new information becomes available and new articles will be added to the website’s “News” section.
VIDEO: Fissure 8 Slows, Pohoiki Still Stands
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018.
6 AM UPDATE: Hector Enters Central Pacific
The County of Hawai’i reports that the county is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Hector in the Central Pacific region later this week.
PHOTOS: Activity Much Less Vigorous
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos of the East Rift Zone on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018.
NOON: Update With Meteorologist Malika Dudley
Hurricane Hector lost some of its steam overnight and is now expected to cross into the Central Pacific as a powerful Category 3 storm.
4:50 PM: No Movement in Channel
This news story will be updated throughout the day as new information becomes available and new articles will be added to the website’s “News” section.
Thousands Attend Service for Fallen HPD Officer
Thousands attended funeral services in Hilo to honor fallen Hawai‘i Police Officer Bronson Kaliloa, who was shot in the line of duty and died on July 18, 2018.
Gov. Ige Signs Third Supplementary Proclamation Relating to Kīlauea
Gov. David Ige has signed a third supplementary proclamation relating to Kīlauea Volcano’s continuing lava flows and volcanic activity
11 PM: Slow Down at Fissure 8
This news story will be updated throughout the day as new information becomes available and new articles will be added to the website’s “News” section.
Wind Advisory Extended to 6 AM Saturday
The National Weather Service has extended the Wind Advisory for the Big Island to 6 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018.
Hawai‘i Groups Comment on Aloha Poke Controversy
CNHA and the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA) joined together in criticizing Aloha Poke Co.
VIDEO: Waiting for Lava Surge
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018.
DOH & DOE Working to Protect Students From Vog
The Department of Health and Department of Education is working to protect Hawai‘i Island
students from volcanic emissions (vog) in preparation for new school year.
4 PM: 4.1-M Caldera Quake Produces Rockfall
This news story will be updated throughout the day as new information becomes available and new articles will be added to the website’s “News” section.
PHOTOS: ‘Submarine Tumulus’ No Longer an Island
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos of the East Rift Zone on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018.
