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Volcano Activity Update: Intrusion of Magma Continues
Overnight, earthquakes continued at a high rate in the area of the rift zone from Highway 130 eastward towards Kapoho…
Kailua-Kona Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash
A man died in a single motorcycle traffic crash Tuesday, May 1, 2018, in North Kona near the 28-mile marker of Māmalahoa Highway (Route 190).
Hōkūleʻa Successfully Departs Kawaihae
Hōkūleʻa successfully departed Kawaihae for repairs on O‘ahu on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at 5 p.m.
VIDEO: Collapsed Puʻu ʻŌʻō Vent on Hawai‘i Island
A line of steam fissures from Puʻu ʻŌʻō to the west lead to a huge brownish red plume, the result of the floor of the vent collapsing.
Kalapana Charter School Closes Due to Consistent Quake Activity
In light of the consistent and strong earthquakes in the Kalapana area, Kua O Ka La Public Charter School in Kalapana will not be open today.
New USGS Map Shows Location of New Crack in Kīlauea
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has released a new map that shows recent changes to Kīlauea’s East Rift Zone field and Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō cone.
New Crack Found on West Side of Pu‘u O‘o
The USGS reports that starting at about 2 p.m. on Monday, April 30, marked increases in seismicity and ground deformation indicated that a change was underway.
Hawai‘i Senate Moves on Landmark Measures
The Hawai‘i State Senate passed several bills during final reading on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, that position the Legislature to be a national leader in environment and health.
Major Bills Passed During Legislative Session
The House fulfilled that mandate and approved bills covering a wide range of issues including disaster relief, domestic violence, family leave, and the environment.
Obituary Notices: Week of April 30, 2018
Obituary Notices: Week of April 30, 2018, provided by Ballard Family Mortuaries Hawai‘i.
Volcano Activity Update 7: Shallow Earthquake Activity Increases
The Hawaiian Volcanoes Observatory reports increased shallow earthquake activity for Kilauea Volcano below Pu‘u ‘Ō’ō in Puna District.
Hōkūleʻa Damaged, Returning to O‘ahu
“Hōkūleʻa” will return to Oʻahu from Hawaiʻi Island earlier than scheduled due to damage to the canoe’s hulls.
Jury Selection Completed for 2016 Waipi‘o Valley Murder Case
Jury selection for the 2016 Thaine Price murder case was completed on Monday, April 30, 2018.
Hawai‘i Volcano Video: Lava Lake Full
Kīlauea Volcano continues to erupt from two sources—Halema‘uma‘u crater at its summit and Puʻu ʻŌʻō, a vent on its east rift zone.
Big Island High School Chefs Take Top Honors at Chocolate Festival
The 7th Annual Big Island Chocolate Festival brought together chefs from local resorts, as well as high school culinary students and chocolatiers…
Victory is Sweet—and Savory—for Big Island Chocolate Festival Winners
The 7th Annual Big Island Chocolate Festival gala to benefit five island nonprofits was sold out again this year, with over 675 in attendance.
Ka‘u Coffee Fest Marks 10th Year
The 10th annual Ka‘u Coffee Festival is happening now, with newly crowned Miss K‘au Coffee Reishalyn Kekoa Jara of Na‘alehu presiding at a host of events.
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Hōkūleʻa Sails to Kawaihae
While in Kawaihae, the Hōkūleʻa crew will hold a series of interactive engagements, including a panel of 1976 crew members from Hōkūleʻa’s first voyage to Tahiti.
5 Facts You Should Know About Mother’s Day Shopping
With Mother’s Day around the corner, this survey reveals the gap between what mom wants, and what family is planning on giving her…
