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Catholic Charities Receives Grants/Donations for Hawai‘i Disaster Victims
On Hawai‘i Island, funds assist Puna residents who evacuated their homes due to the ongoing volcanic activity.
Vog and Your Big Island Garden
Last week, I noticed that my roses are dying. I’m not doing anything different with them—the only thing that’s different is the air.
2 Puna Senior Citizens File Suit for Deceptive Practices by Lloyd’s of London
“Lloyd’s of London, their underwriters, their agents, their adjusters and affiliates have utterly failed to honor commitments and assist homeowners.”
Early Walk-In Voting to Begin July 30
From July 30 through Aug. 9, 2018, registered voters may visit any early walk-in voting location within their county to cast their ballot.
Kīlauea Disaster Recovery Center Moving to New Location
The FEMA State Disaster Recovery Center will move to a new location in Pāhoa and open Monday, July 30, 2018, at 8 a.m.
Geologists Drop Seismometers Offshore of Kīlauea
Western Washington University’s Jackie Caplan-Auerbach dropped seismometers along the southern undersea flank of Kīlauea to record the sounds and activity.
4 PM: Lava 500 Feet From Pohoiki Boat Ramp
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: Pohoiki Hanging On
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Tuesday, July 24, 2018.
VIDEO & PHOTOS: Collapse Event at Summit, Lava Nears Boat Ramp
The U.S. Geological Survey released this video of a the collapse event at the summit and photos of the East Rift Zone on Tuesday, July 24, 2018.
PHOTOS & VIDEOS: HFD Overflight of East Rift Zone
The Hawai‘i County Civil Defense has released these photos and videos taken of the East Rift Zone on Monday, July 23, 2018. Click on the photos to enlarge.
DLNR Responds to Reports of Sea Turtles Trapped by Lava
DLNR responds to social media reports of sea turtles trapped or affected by the East Rift Zone Eruption in the Kapoho and Pohoiki areas of the Big Island.
Arrests Made in Officer Shooting Investigation
Hawaiʻi Island police are continuing the investigation into individuals who may have provided assistance to Justin Waiki while on the run after he shot and killed Officer Bronson Kaliloa on July 17, 2018.
UPDATE: How Long Will This Eruption Last?
A new USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory report reassesses the possible lifespan of Kīlauea Volcano’s recent activity.
8 More Loiterers Cited, Drone Confiscated in Lava Zone
In the last few weeks, an additional eight people have been cited for loitering in the East Rift Eruption Zone—seven of them in the last 24 hours.
South Hilo Crime Report: July 13–19
The HPD responded to three burglaries, five vehicle thefts and eight vehicle break-ins over the seven-day period from Friday through Thursday, July 13 to 19, 2018.
STARS’ Aloha Alert Group to Meet July 28
The Surviving to Thriving Advocacy, Resources and Support (STARS) group invites all concerned community members to join them on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Hawai‘i County Prosecutor’s Office in Hilo to call for peace, talk and support one another.
4 PM: Lava About 500 Feet From Pohoiki Boat Ramp
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: Lava Nears Pohoiki Boat Ramp
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Monday, July 23, 2018.
VIDEO: Lava Spares Pohoiki for Now
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Sunday, July 22, 2018.
PHOTOS: Lava Continues to Ocean
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos from an overflight of the East Rift Zone on Monday, July 23, 2018.
