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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.

Explosive Event Occurring About Every 28 Hours

The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos and video of the East Rift Zone on Monday, July 2, 2018.

Safety Restrictions on Speed, Parking Remain for Highway 130

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation reminds the public that the speed limit on Highway 130 (Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road) has been lowered.

Community Meeting: Future of Puna

A few hundred Puna residents turned out for the Future of Puna meeting on June 30, 2018.

NEW PHOTOS: East Rift Zone, Kīlauea Summit

The Hawai‘i County Fire Department took these photos of the East Rift Zone on an overflight on Saturday, June 30, 2018.

Fissure 8 Flow Affects Puna Papaya Farms

Hawai‘i Island has so far lost 80% of its papaya farms.

4 West Hawai‘i Parks to Close Early on 4th

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of State Parks will conduct early closures of four West Hawai‘i parks on the Fourth of July holiday.

Emergency Siren Test, June 2, 11:45 AM

The emergency alert warning sirens will be tested on Monday, June 2, 2018, at 11:45 a.m. 

Preserving Memories of Kapoho

After losing their home to a raging river of lava, a Kapoho family is rallying to preserve precious memories for the community.

HPD Alert: Mentally Unstable Hawi Man Reported Missing

Hawai’i Island police seek the public’s help in locating a missing “at-risk” person.

6 PM: Kalapana Vacation Rentals & Business Can Resume as Normal

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: ‘More Homes Destroyed’

Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Saturday, July 1, 2018.

6 PM: Vog to Push to South & West

The U.S. Geological Survey released a map, GIF animation and photos of the East Rift Zone.

Overflight Video: ‘Another Home Lost’

Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Saturday, June 30, 2018.

Rep. Gabbard Visits East Hawai‘i

On Saturday, June 30, 2018, on Hawaiʻi Island, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard attended a Hilo Pride event at the Hilo Moʻoheau Bandstand.

Overflight Video: ‘Pele Destroys Kapoho Homes’

Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Friday, June 29, 2018.

Reps Urges DOA to Provide Maximum for Volcano-Impacted Farmers

The Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide the maximum assistance possible to Hawai‘i farmers.
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