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New Maps of East Rift Zone Released
The U.S. Geological Survey released this map as of 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2018.
Extended Power Outages in Lower Puna
Hawai‘i Electric Light reports that the spread of erupting lava has destroyed its equipment, causing outages in areas of lower Puna.
Emergency Disaster Loan Program for Farmers Suffering Damage
The Hawai‘i Board of Agriculture (Board) approved parameters for emergency low-interest agricultural loans for farmers suffering damage.
Couple Cited for Entering Closed State Park During Emergency
Officers from the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) and other law enforcement agencies have adopted a zero-tolerance policy..
Reduced Speed Limit on Highway 130 in Lower Puna Necessary
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has lowered the speed limit on Highway 130 (Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road) in the vicinity of mile markers 14.4 and 14.6 to 25 mph.
6 PM Update: Highway 132 is Closed
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.
How You Can Help Hawai‘i Island: May 29
The Recovery Information & Assistance Center (RIAC) at the the Pāhoa Community Center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ash, Vog Experts Available at Pāhala Community Meeting
News media and the public are invited to an in-person Pāhala-area community meeting in the Multi-Purpose Room at Ka‘ū High School on Wednesday, May 30.
PHOTO UPDATE: Highway 132 Closes From Lava Tree State Park to Four Corners
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports an additional lava flow has crossed Pohoiki Road south of the Highway 132 junction.
Early Morning Ash Plume Reaches 15,000 Feet
An ash eruption at Kīlauea summit occurred at about 2 a.m. on Tuesday, May, 29, 2018.
Overflight Video: Lava Rips Lower Leilani
Videographer Mick Kalber went up with Paradise Helicopters on Monday, May 28, 2018, for a tour of the East Rift Zone.
New Map Shows Where Lava Flow Crossed Pohoiki Road
The U.S. Geological Survey released this map and these pictures of the East Rift Zone on Monday, May 28, 2018.
Hawai‘i Electric Light Warns of Possible Power Interruptions
Hawai‘i Electric Light is warning customers that power interruptions are likely if the lava continues to advance toward Highway 132.
UH Hilo Opens its Doors to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is providing about two dozen HVNP staffers that include personnel the U.S. Geological Survey that were sent to Hawaiʻi to respond to the eruption with a temporary home
6:20 PM Update: Evacuations Happening NOW
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Update on Lava Flow and Eruption in the East Rift Zone, May 27
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NASA Image Shows Lava Flows from Space
As of May 25, 2018, geologists with the U.S. Geological Survey were tracking 23 fissures.
Video: Pele Takes 82 Homes
Videographer Mick Kalber posted the following video of an overflight taken with Paradise Helicopters on Friday, May 25, 2018, of the East Rift Zone.
7:15 Update: 2,372 Acres Covered by New Lava
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Community Collects Donations to Aid Puna Families Affected by Volcano
The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce partnered with Pacific Media Group and HPM Building Supply to organize the “Help Us Help Puna” event on Friday, May 25, 2018.
