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6 PM: Kalapana Vacation Rentals & Business Can Resume as Normal
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.
Overflight Video: ‘More Homes Destroyed’
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Saturday, July 1, 2018.
6 PM: Vog to Push to South & West
The U.S. Geological Survey released a map, GIF animation and photos of the East Rift Zone.
Overflight Video: ‘Another Home Lost’
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Saturday, June 30, 2018.
Rep. Gabbard Visits East Hawai‘i
On Saturday, June 30, 2018, on Hawaiʻi Island, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard attended a Hilo Pride event at the Hilo Moʻoheau Bandstand.
Overflight Video: ‘Pele Destroys Kapoho Homes’
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Friday, June 29, 2018.
Reps Urges DOA to Provide Maximum for Volcano-Impacted Farmers
The Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide the maximum assistance possible to Hawai‘i farmers.
Free Baseball Clinic in Hilo
Hawai‘i Chevrolet Dealers will hold a free baseball clinic on Tuesday, July 17, from 10 a.m to 1 p.m at the Francis Wong Stadium.
Man Cited for Using Drone in Disaster Area
DLNR reports that on Thursday, June 28, 2018, 43-year-old Roman V. Andryushkin, of Russia was contacted while in a closed disaster area.
5 PM: Two More Structures Destroyed
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that Fissure 8 continues to be very active and is feeding a lava channel to the ocean at Kapoho.
Senate Passes Hirono Provision to Help Volcano-Impacted Farmers
Sen. Mazie Hirono successfully included a provision in the 2018 Senate Farm Bill that would allow volcano-impacted farmers to retroactively apply for coverage.
Fresh Lava Oozing at Kapoho Beach Lots
The U.S. Geological Survey released this map as of 2 p.m., June 28, 2018.
Sulfur Dioxide Emissions Declining
The Hawai‘i DOH announces that sulfur dioxide emissions from Kīlauea volcano’s summit have dropped to half the levels before the eruption began.
2 More Cited for Loitering in Disaster Area
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) announces that two more people have been cited by officers.
Overflight Video: Eruption Far From Over
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone with Paradise Helicopters on Saturday, June 9, 2018.
Community Comes Together to Build Tiny Homes for Puna Evacuees
Habitat for Humanity Hawaii, Hope Services, Scared Heart Church and community members and organizations built tiny homes for residents impacted by Kīlauea.
USGS Photos From the East Rift Zone, June 9
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos of the East Rift Zone on Saturday, June 9, 2018.
6 PM: Sulfur Dioxide Emissions Remain High
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.
Overflight Video: Lava Consumes Over 600 Structures
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone with Paradise Helicopters on Friday, June 8, 2018.
USGS Rescues Residents Isolated by Lava Flows
Two helicopter rescues were conducted for residents who had become isolated by the Lower East Rift Zone Fissure 8 lava flows on Sunday, June 3, 2018.
