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Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Lava Flow
As a result of the eruption and lava flow in the district of Puna that caused extensive damage in Hawai‘i county, Gov. David Y. Ige has directed the Tax Department to provide relief and assistance to the affected taxpayers.
Hawai‘i Electric Light Working to Maintain Power for Lower Puna
Hawai‘i Electric Light announce that it continues with efforts to maintain electric service for communities being impacted by the eruption and lava flows that began in Leilani Estates four weeks ago.
Man Cited for Using Drone Above Lava Flow
A 38 year-old San Jose, CA man was cited by a DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) officer on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, for loitering under Hawai‘i County code.
$119,000 Federal Grant to Research Kīlauea Eruption
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono announced that the University of Hawai‘i will receive a $119,821 grant to study the ongoing volcanic activity on Hawai‘i Island.
SO2 & Ash Concerns Addressed at Ka‘ū Community Meeting
Emergency officials held a meeting in Ka‘ū to address the ash and amplified sulfur dioxide (SO2) levels in the are downwind of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater on May 30.
Man Charged in Leilani Estates Shooting Incident
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a Pāhoa man in connection with Tuesday afternoon’s shooting incident, May 29, 2018, in the lower Puna area.
Expect Traffic Delays Between Waikoloa & Kalapana, May 31
Drivers should expect traffic delays as heavy machinery is transported from Waikoloa Road to Kalapana to prepare lower Puna evacuation routes Thursday, May 31.
Puna Community Briefed on Evacuations, Communications & Preparedness
Emergency officials update residents on the status of evacuation orders, evacuation routes, communications and personal preparedness during a Puna Community Meeting.
NOON: Mandatory Evacuation Order in Effect for Leilani Estates
Persons remaining in the mandatory evacuation area beyond 12:06 p.m. today do so at their own risk with the knowledge that emergency responders may not respond.
EPA Kīlauea Eruption Response Update: May 30, 2018
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Pacific Southwest office continues to monitor and analyze public health threats from volcanic gas emissions.
New Map Shows Advancement of Lava
The U.S. Geological Survey released this map and pictures as of 3 p.m., Wednesday May 30, 2018.
UPDATE: Mayor Kim Announces Change in Emergency Procedure
During the Puna Community Meeting on May 29 in Pāhoa, Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim told attendees that first responders will no longer go door to door.
Work Begins on Chain of Craters-Kalapana Road Evacuation Route
Chain of Craters-Kalapana Road is being prepared as an evacuation route through Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park should Highway 130 be cut off by lava.
Violence Erupts in Puna: Leilani Estates Suspect Arrested in Shooting Incident
Pāhoa resident John Hubbard has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident.
New Map Released Shows Flow Fronts
The U.S. Geological Survey released this map of the East Rift Zone as of 9 a.m., Wednesday, May 30, 2018.
Trapped Leilani Estates Resident Guided to Safety by Drone
An Unmanned Aircraft Systems team provided live coverage of a lava breakout for emergency personnel, who were then able to help a civilian trapped in Leilani Estates.
USGS Animation of Kilauea’s Halema‘uma‘u Crater Expansion
The USGS has produced an animated map of Kilauea’s Halema‘uma‘u Crater expansion from May 5 through 29, 2018.
No Tsunami Threat From 4.5 M Kīlauea Summit Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports the earthquake at 10:57 a.m. was NOT large enough to cause a tsunami for the Island of Hawai‘i.
Rep Asks for Housing Support for Displaced Puna Residents
Rep. Joy A. San Buenaventura has asked the governor to issue three executive orders to help prevent the emerging housing crisis that many people are now facing.
8 PM UPDATE: Eruption of Lava Continues
Residents of Kapoho Beach Lots and Vacationland are advised to evacuate. You are at risk of being isolated due to possible lava inundation of Beach Road near Four Corners.
