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Fresh Lava Oozing at Kapoho Beach Lots

The U.S. Geological Survey released this map as of 2 p.m., June 28, 2018.

Sulfur Dioxide Emissions Declining

The Hawai‘i DOH announces that sulfur dioxide emissions from Kīlauea volcano’s summit have dropped to half the levels before the eruption began.

2 More Cited for Loitering in Disaster Area

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) announces that two more people have been cited by officers.

Overflight Video: Eruption Far From Over

Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone with Paradise Helicopters on Saturday, June 9, 2018.

Community Comes Together to Build Tiny Homes for Puna Evacuees

Habitat for Humanity Hawaii, Hope Services, Scared Heart Church and community members and organizations built tiny homes for residents impacted by Kīlauea.

USGS Photos From the East Rift Zone, June 9

The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos of the East Rift Zone on Saturday, June 9, 2018.

6 PM: Sulfur Dioxide Emissions Remain High

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.

Overflight Video: Lava Consumes Over 600 Structures

Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone with Paradise Helicopters on Friday, June 8, 2018.

USGS Rescues Residents Isolated by Lava Flows

Two helicopter rescues were conducted for residents who had become isolated by the Lower East Rift Zone Fissure 8 lava flows on Sunday, June 3, 2018.

HVNP Mitigates Risk to Park Ecosystem as Emergency Evacuation Route is Completed

HAWAI‘I ISLAND: There is concern about the protection of the endangered nēnē goose and the introduction of invasive species to the Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park eco-system, particularly the little fire ant, coqui frogs and Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will mitigate the risk of invasive species inside the park in the event that Highway 130 becomes impassable and Chain of Craters-Kalapana Road is used as an emergency evacuation route.

Norwegian Cruise Line to Resume Big Island Port of Calls

Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige and the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) today praised the decision of Norwegian Cruise Line to begin resuming port calls in Hilo and Kona.

New Map Released Shows Active Ocean Entries

The U.S. Geological Survey released this map as of 12:00 p.m. (noon), Friday, June 8, 2018.

10 TIPS: How to Protect Yourself From Volcanic Ash

The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory shares tips on how can you protect yourself from volcanic ash produced by Halema‘uma‘u explosions.

11 PM: Strong Thermal Upwelling

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.

Overflight Video: Phenomenal Fissure & Flow

Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone with Paradise Helicopters on Thursday, June 7, 2018.

Gov. Ige Releases $12 Million for Disaster Response

Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige and Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim signed a Letter of Agreement releasing $12 million to support the county’s response to the active volcanic eruption.

Seven More Cited for Loitering in Closed Lava Zone

Seven people were cited under Hawai‘i County Code for loitering in a closed area.

Two Pāhoa Polling Locations Designated Absentee Mail Precincts

Absentee ballots will be mailed to registered voters assigned to these polling places beginning June 25, 2018.

10:30 AM: Hawai‘i Island Air Quality Update

The Environmental Protectin Agency has created an Air Monitoring Viewer for the Kilauea eruption that is updated every 30 minutes.

June 7 Interactive Map: Lava Flows, Fissure Locations, Evacuation Routes…

HAWAI‘I ISLAND lava flows, flow fronts, road closures, road blocks, mandatory evacuation areas, fissure locations, evacuation routes, power outage areas…
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