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Photos of East Rift Zone, July 8
The U.S. Geological Survey released these pictures from an overflight taken Sunday morning, July 8, 2018.
4 PM: Trade Winds are Expected to Weaken
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. Previous information about ongoing events can be found in Big Island Now’s “Volcano Blog” section. KĪLAUEA SUMMIT LIVESTREAM LINK CLICK HERE FOR INTERACTIVE LAVA MAP FOR JULY 8, 2018 Sunday, July 8, 2018, 4 […]
No Tsunami From 5.4-M Summit Collapse
A collapse/explosive event with energy equal to a 5.4 magnitude earthquake has occurred at Halema‘uma‘u Crater at 2:55 a.m.
12:14 PM: Flood Advisory Extended, High Surf & Thunderstorm Advisory
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for Hawai‘i County until 10:15 a.m.
4 PM: Channel Spillovers & Breakouts Possible
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.
New Map, Videos & Photos of East Rift Zone
The Hawai‘i Fire Department released these videos of a flyover of the East Rift Zone taken on Friday, July 6, 2018.
Pāhoa Post Office Resumes Mail Delivery on Reopened Roads
The United States Postal Service states that in response to the recent reopening of Highway 130, the Pāhoa Post Office resumed mail delivery.
6:10 PM: No Tsunami From Explosive Event
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 & Photos of East Rift Zone, July 5
This video was released by the Hawai‘i Fire Department of a flyover of the East Rift Zone on Thursday, July 5, 2018.
New Hours for Disaster Recovery Center
The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Kea‘au will have new hours beginning Saturday, July 7.
Man Cited Again for Loitering in Disaster Area
DLNR reports that over the past week the number of citations written for loitering in closed areas in the East Rift Eruption Zone has dropped.
6 PM: Highway 11 Restrictions
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.
Photos of the East Rift Zone, July 4
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos of the East Rift Zone on Wednesday, July 4, 2018.
Homes Needed for Lost Lava Dogs
The Grand Naniloa Hotel will host the Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary, which is bringing seven lost lava dogs looking for new homes.
5:30 PM: Breakouts Near Four Corners
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.
ACLU Demands Polling Place for Pāhoa Voters
The ACLU of Hawai‘i Foundation (ACLU of Hawai’i) issued a demand letter on Friday, June 29, 2018, to the Hawai‘i Office of Elections.
Hawai‘i County Working on Public Lava Viewing Plans
The County of Hawai‘i will soon announce its plans and the location for a lava viewing area.
Legislator Surveys Impacts of Kīlauea Eruption
Rep. San Buenaventura recommends that some evacuees should be able to return to their homes.
6 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.
Sen. Hirono Visits East Hawai‘i
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono visited Hawai‘i Island communities affected by ongoing volcanic activity during a visit to Puna on Monday, July 2, 2018.
