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Polling Precinct Workers Needed on Big Island
The Hawai‘i County Election Division is continuing its effort to recruit workers for polling sites around the island.
Hawaiʻi Island United Way Launches School Supplies Drive
Drop off school supplies at any Hawaiʻi Community Federal Credit Union Branch islandwide during July and August.
4 PM: New Map Released
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.
Experts Talk About Effect of Kīlauea’s Current Eruption on Marine Life
Meteorologist Malika Dudley shares how ocean creatures were impacted by the lava ocean entry along the Puna coastline of Hawai‘i Island.
Coastline Inspected for Turtles Threatened By Lava
The U.S. Coast Guard Barbers Point Air Station provided space on a low-flying C-130 plane to DLNR representatives to look for any green sea turtles.
End of Tour: Jack’s Going Out of Business
The volcanic activity has now claimed at least one long-term tour operation here on the Big Island of Hawai‘i.
PHOTOS, VIDEOS: Tour of Leilani Estates
Fissure 8 continues to erupt lava into the channel leading northeastward from the vent.
PHOTOS: HFD Overflight of East Rift Zone
The Hawai‘i County Civil Defense released these photos taken of the East Rift Zone on Tuesday July 24, 2018.
Catholic Charities Receives Grants/Donations for Hawai‘i Disaster Victims
On Hawai‘i Island, funds assist Puna residents who evacuated their homes due to the ongoing volcanic activity.
Vog and Your Big Island Garden
Last week, I noticed that my roses are dying. I’m not doing anything different with them—the only thing that’s different is the air.
2 Puna Senior Citizens File Suit for Deceptive Practices by Lloyd’s of London
“Lloyd’s of London, their underwriters, their agents, their adjusters and affiliates have utterly failed to honor commitments and assist homeowners.”
Early Walk-In Voting to Begin July 30
From July 30 through Aug. 9, 2018, registered voters may visit any early walk-in voting location within their county to cast their ballot.
Kīlauea Disaster Recovery Center Moving to New Location
The FEMA State Disaster Recovery Center will move to a new location in Pāhoa and open Monday, July 30, 2018, at 8 a.m.
Geologists Drop Seismometers Offshore of Kīlauea
Western Washington University’s Jackie Caplan-Auerbach dropped seismometers along the southern undersea flank of Kīlauea to record the sounds and activity.
4 PM: Lava 500 Feet From Pohoiki Boat Ramp
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.
VIDEO: Pohoiki Hanging On
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Tuesday, July 24, 2018.
VIDEO & PHOTOS: Collapse Event at Summit, Lava Nears Boat Ramp
The U.S. Geological Survey released this video of a the collapse event at the summit and photos of the East Rift Zone on Tuesday, July 24, 2018.
PHOTOS & VIDEOS: HFD Overflight of East Rift Zone
The Hawai‘i County Civil Defense has released these photos and videos taken of the East Rift Zone on Monday, July 23, 2018. Click on the photos to enlarge.
DLNR Responds to Reports of Sea Turtles Trapped by Lava
DLNR responds to social media reports of sea turtles trapped or affected by the East Rift Zone Eruption in the Kapoho and Pohoiki areas of the Big Island.
Arrests Made in Officer Shooting Investigation
Hawaiʻi Island police are continuing the investigation into individuals who may have provided assistance to Justin Waiki while on the run after he shot and killed Officer Bronson Kaliloa on July 17, 2018.
