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Mayor Kim on National Public Radio Show
Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim was on the National Public Radio’s “Here and Now” show on Monday, July 30 at 10 a.m.
VIDEO & PHOTOS: East Rift Zone, Pohoiki Hangs On
The Hawai‘i County Civil Defense released this video and photos taken of the East Rift Zone on Monday, July 30, 2018.
USGS: Possible Outcomes at Kīlauea Caldera
The USGS ranks future possibilities in qualitative terms of likelihood based on its understanding of current data.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Extended for Puna Fissure Area
The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a Flood Advisory for Hawaii County at 7:50 a.m. on Monday, July 30, 2018, until 10:45 a.m.
UPDATE: GoFundMe Set Up for Hilo Native Killed Fighting California Fire
Hilo native Brian Hughes, 33, captain of the Arrowhead Interagency Hotshots, was killed while fighting the Ferguson fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29.
4 PM: New Map Released
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PHOTOS: Perched Channel, Ocean Entry
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos of the East Rift Zone on Sunday, July 29, 2018.
5 PM: Lava Approximately .1 Miles From Pohoiki Boat Ramp
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Puna Resident Sets Up New Lava Webcam
Many people, locals and tourists alike, have been getting arrested for attempting to see the lava flow.
PHOTOS: Kīlauea Summit & Lower East Rift Zone
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory U.S. Geological Survey issued a status report on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at 10:16 a.m.
HVO Assesses Kilauea’s Explosions, Surges & Pulses
After a collapse explosion at the summit, there is some evidence of a surge from Fissure 8.
UPDATE: HAWAI‘I ELECTIONS 2018: Who’s Running for What?
Hawai`i’s 2018 election season is well under way, with the state’s open primary election set for Aug. 11 and the general election slated for Nov. 6.
HAWAI‘I ELECTIONS 2018: Where Do I Vote?
The Office of Elections has designated the Pāhoa Community Center as a dual polling place for precincts 04-03 and 04-04 for the primary election.
4 PM: Brush Fires Reported, New Thermal Map
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UPDATE: UH Offers Free Water & Soil Testing for Volcano-Affected Areas
UH is offering free water and soil testing to residents and commercial farmers in the volcano-affected areas of the Big Island.
What’s Happening Inside Kīlauea, July 27
“What’s happening inside the volcano?” is just one of many questions asked about Kīlauea’s ongoing Lower East Rift Zone eruption.
Crepes & Mimosas: Gertrude’s Opens Its Doors for Breakfast
Simple, elegant and classy: These three words perfectly describe Kona’s newest breakfast spot.
Man Accidentally Released From Jail Now in Custody
The Hawai‘i Island Prosecutor’s Office has confirmed that Brian Smith is in police custody.
4 PM: Pohoiki Flow Stalls
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