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Kīlauea Summit Ash Eruption
This is a Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Message for Thursday, May 24, 2018, at 6:30 p.m.
USGS Update on Fissures in East Rift Zone
U.S. Geological Survey update for Thursday, May 24, 2018, at 5:12 p.m.
Approximately 50 Structures Lost in East Rift Zone So Far
Big Island Now had the opportunity to join other media outlets from around the world for a trip inside the Leilani Estates Evacuation Zone.
Puna Donation Drives to Be Held on May 25
Help Us Help Puna! will be held at both Hilo and Kailua-Kona locations on Friday, May 25, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
VIDEO: Overflight of Fissure Complex & Lava Flowing to Ocean
The footage is taken above fissure 22 during the overnight hours of May 22 and looking down on the fountaining fissure complex.
Overflight of Fountaining Fissures 5 & 6
Tropical Visions Videographer Mick Kalber of Paradise Helicopters captured video of fissure 5 and 6 activity on May 23, 2018.
Marines Deploy Transport Helicopters to Hilo
The Marine Corps has deployed two large transport helicopters to Hilo in support of the joint military force assisting with the current Kīlauea eruption.
VIDEO: Nearly Continuous Plume of Gas, Steam Billows From Kīlauea
The USGS/Hawai‘i Volcanoes Observatory just released this video filmed on May 21, 2018, with a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle).
6 PM Update: 3 Lava Flows Entering the Ocean
This news story will be updated throughout the day as new information becomes available…
Activity Continues in Kīlauea Volcano’s Lower East Rift Zone
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos from the East Rift Zone on Wednesday, May 23, 2018.
NOAA Predicts Active Hurricane Season for Hawai‘i
NOAA predicts a near- or above-normal 2018 hurricane season in the Central Pacific.
Previous Earthquake Damages Keck I Telescope
Keck Observatory Director Hilton Lewis revealed damage to one of the observatory’s telescopes as well as the potential for ash impacts on telescope mirrors.
Kea‘au Fire Destroys Home
A residential fire in Kea‘au in the early morning hours of May 23 destroyed a home and affected two family members.
PHOTO, VIDEO UPDATE: Methane Flames Flare Up in Leilani Estates Street
A blue burning flame of methane gas was observed in the cracks on Kahukai Street, during the overnight hours.
Kahuku Unit Now Open Five Days a Week
The Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is now open to visitors five days a week starting Wednesday, May 23, 2018.
LETTER: Mahalo From Puna to Tulsi Gabbard
A big mahalo to Tulsi Gabbard for her efforts to bring supplies and help to us folks in Puna who have been devastated by the recent lava.
Over 6,000 Absentee Applications to Be Mailed to Voters Affected by Lava
Absentee Applications will be mailed to over 6,000 voters assigned to Pāhoa Community Center and Pāhoa High/Intermediate due to the the volcanic eruption.
HPD Identifies Kalapana Crash Victim
Hawai‘i Island Police have identified the man who died in a one-vehicle traffic crash May 21 on Highway 130 near the 21-mile marker in the Puna District.
6 PM: New Lava Flow Expected to Enter Ocean
Eruption of lava and ground cracking continues in the area of Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens subdivision.
Civil Defense Evening Update on PGV
This is a Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Message for Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at 6:30 p.m.
