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Kea‘au Fire Destroys Home
A residential fire in Kea‘au in the early morning hours of May 23 destroyed a home and affected two family members.
PHOTO, VIDEO UPDATE: Methane Flames Flare Up in Leilani Estates Street
A blue burning flame of methane gas was observed in the cracks on Kahukai Street, during the overnight hours.
Kahuku Unit Now Open Five Days a Week
The Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is now open to visitors five days a week starting Wednesday, May 23, 2018.
LETTER: Mahalo From Puna to Tulsi Gabbard
A big mahalo to Tulsi Gabbard for her efforts to bring supplies and help to us folks in Puna who have been devastated by the recent lava.
Over 6,000 Absentee Applications to Be Mailed to Voters Affected by Lava
Absentee Applications will be mailed to over 6,000 voters assigned to Pāhoa Community Center and Pāhoa High/Intermediate due to the the volcanic eruption.
HPD Identifies Kalapana Crash Victim
Hawai‘i Island Police have identified the man who died in a one-vehicle traffic crash May 21 on Highway 130 near the 21-mile marker in the Puna District.
6 PM: New Lava Flow Expected to Enter Ocean
Eruption of lava and ground cracking continues in the area of Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens subdivision.
Civil Defense Evening Update on PGV
This is a Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Message for Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at 6:30 p.m.
New Map Shows ‘Ponding Lava’ Near PGV
The U.S. Geological Survey released this map as of 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2018, showing “ponding lava” near the Puna Geothermal Ventures (PGV) site.
Free Ash Mask Distribution Locations, May 23–26
The Hawai‘i County Mayor’s Office announces that to protect yourself from breathing volcanic ash, free N95 masks will be distributed.
Update and Pictures of East Rift Zone
The U.S. Geological Survey released these pictures of the current activity in the Lower East Rift Zone on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.
Supplementary Emergency Proclamation for Big Island
Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim has signed a Supplementary Emergency Proclamation on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.
Noon Update: Eruptions and Lava Flows Continue
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory continues to monitor highly active vents and lava flows.
Meteorologist Malika Dudley, Sister Emily Clearwater Interview With BBC World News
Big Island Now Meteorologist, and Hilo native, Malika Dudley was interviewed on BBC World News this evening. She answers questions about the current concerns for residents on the Big Island, including the laze hazard. Her sister, Emily (Dudley) Clearwater, a resident of the Puna district whose home and land has been covered in lava was also interviewed. Malika wraps the interview up talking about how the chemical composition of the lava has changed and how that has affected the rate at which the lava is flowing presently. Watch the video for more.
Another Eruption at Kīlauea Summit, Lava Crosses Onto PGV Property
This is a Civil Defense message for Monday, May 22, 2018, at 6 p.m.
Salvation Army Update on Evacuations: 9,032 Meals Served
The Salvation Army announces that Emergency Disaster Services [EDS] personnel and volunteers are supporting those affected by the Puna lava flow.
New Map of East Rift Zone
The U.S. Geological Survey released this map as of Monday, May 21, 2018, at 8 a.m.
Lava Continues to Flow Into Ocean
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos showing Fissure 22 continues to erupt and flows into the sea.
Explosive Eruption at Kīlauea Summit
This is a Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Message for Monday, May 21, 2018, for the area of Ka‘ū.
