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New Hours for Disaster Recovery Center

The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Kea‘au will have new hours beginning Saturday, July 7.

Man Cited Again for Loitering in Disaster Area

DLNR reports that over the past week the number of citations written for loitering in closed areas in the East Rift Eruption Zone has dropped.

6 PM: Highway 11 Restrictions

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Photos of the East Rift Zone, July 4

The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos of the East Rift Zone on Wednesday, July 4, 2018.

Homes Needed for Lost Lava Dogs

The Grand Naniloa Hotel will host the Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary, which is bringing seven lost lava dogs looking for new homes.

5:30 PM: Breakouts Near Four Corners

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ACLU Demands Polling Place for Pāhoa Voters

The ACLU of Hawai‘i Foundation (ACLU of Hawai’i) issued a demand letter on Friday, June 29, 2018, to the Hawai‘i Office of Elections.

Hawai‘i County Working on Public Lava Viewing Plans

The County of Hawai‘i will soon announce its plans and the location for a lava viewing area.

Legislator Surveys Impacts of Kīlauea Eruption

Rep. San Buenaventura recommends that some evacuees should be able to return to their homes.

6 PM: New Map Released

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Sen. Hirono Visits East Hawai‘i

Sen. Mazie K. Hirono visited Hawai‘i Island communities affected by ongoing volcanic activity during a visit to Puna on Monday, July 2, 2018.

Explosive Event Occurring About Every 28 Hours

The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos and video of the East Rift Zone on Monday, July 2, 2018.

Safety Restrictions on Speed, Parking Remain for Highway 130

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation reminds the public that the speed limit on Highway 130 (Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road) has been lowered.

Community Meeting: Future of Puna

A few hundred Puna residents turned out for the Future of Puna meeting on June 30, 2018.

NEW PHOTOS: East Rift Zone, Kīlauea Summit

The Hawai‘i County Fire Department took these photos of the East Rift Zone on an overflight on Saturday, June 30, 2018.

Fissure 8 Flow Affects Puna Papaya Farms

Hawai‘i Island has so far lost 80% of its papaya farms.

4 West Hawai‘i Parks to Close Early on 4th

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of State Parks will conduct early closures of four West Hawai‘i parks on the Fourth of July holiday.

Emergency Siren Test, June 2, 11:45 AM

The emergency alert warning sirens will be tested on Monday, June 2, 2018, at 11:45 a.m. 

Preserving Memories of Kapoho

After losing their home to a raging river of lava, a Kapoho family is rallying to preserve precious memories for the community.

HPD Alert: Mentally Unstable Hawi Man Reported Missing

Hawai’i Island police seek the public’s help in locating a missing “at-risk” person.
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