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New Map Shows Advancement of Lava
The U.S. Geological Survey released this map and pictures as of 3 p.m., Wednesday May 30, 2018.
UPDATE: Mayor Kim Announces Change in Emergency Procedure
During the Puna Community Meeting on May 29 in Pāhoa, Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim told attendees that first responders will no longer go door to door.
Work Begins on Chain of Craters-Kalapana Road Evacuation Route
Chain of Craters-Kalapana Road is being prepared as an evacuation route through Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park should Highway 130 be cut off by lava.
Violence Erupts in Puna: Leilani Estates Suspect Arrested in Shooting Incident
Pāhoa resident John Hubbard has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident.
New Map Released Shows Flow Fronts
The U.S. Geological Survey released this map of the East Rift Zone as of 9 a.m., Wednesday, May 30, 2018.
Trapped Leilani Estates Resident Guided to Safety by Drone
An Unmanned Aircraft Systems team provided live coverage of a lava breakout for emergency personnel, who were then able to help a civilian trapped in Leilani Estates.
USGS Animation of Kilauea’s Halema‘uma‘u Crater Expansion
The USGS has produced an animated map of Kilauea’s Halema‘uma‘u Crater expansion from May 5 through 29, 2018.
No Tsunami Threat From 4.5 M Kīlauea Summit Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports the earthquake at 10:57 a.m. was NOT large enough to cause a tsunami for the Island of Hawai‘i.
Rep Asks for Housing Support for Displaced Puna Residents
Rep. Joy A. San Buenaventura has asked the governor to issue three executive orders to help prevent the emerging housing crisis that many people are now facing.
8 PM UPDATE: Eruption of Lava Continues
Residents of Kapoho Beach Lots and Vacationland are advised to evacuate. You are at risk of being isolated due to possible lava inundation of Beach Road near Four Corners.
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
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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.
