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No Tsunami from Earthquake at Kīlauea Summit
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports that a 5.5 Magnitude earthquake struck the Big Island of Hawai‘i in the Summit Region of the Kīlauea Volcano.
Overflight Video: Kapoho Homes Destroyed
Videographer Mick Kalber posted the following video from an overflight he took with Paradise Helicopters on Sunday, June 3, 2018.
Puna Insurance Information Meeting, June 7
Are you a Puna resident affected by the current lava flows and eruptions?
New Map Shows Lava Near Ocean
The U.S. Geological Survey released this map and pictures on Sunday, June 3, 2018.
Malama Kī Forest Reserve Impacted by Eruption
(DLNR) reports that forestry managers on Hawai‘i island report one-third to one-half of the total acreage of the Malama Kī Forest Reserve has been impacted.
Citations in Danger Zone Increase to 18
The Department of Land and Resources (DLNR) is issuing another warning today for people to stop sneaking around check-points in Lower Puna to try and get close to active lava flows.
7:45 PM Update: Lava Close to Ocean
Fissure 8 is feeding a large channelized flow traveling along Highway 132, the Pāhoa-Kapoho Road.
New Map Released Shows Where Lava Crossed Hwy 132
The U.S. Geological Survey released this map and these pictures of the East Rift Zone of the Big Island on Saturday, May 2, 2018.
Overflight Video: Lava to Four Corners
Videographer Mick Kalber posted this video of his overflight with Paradise Helicopters on Saturday, June 2, 2018.
7 Cited for Loitering in Volcano Disaster Zone
Seven individuals will have to make court appearances to face charges of loitering in a disaster zone under Hawai‘i County code.
Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closures, June 2 – 8
The State of Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation and the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures from Saturday, June 2 to Friday, June 8, 2018. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. For information about statewide closures, […]
8:45 PM Update: Lava Evaporates Green Lake
The eruptions and lava flows continue in the East Rift Zone of the Big Island.
Video: Lava Reaches Kapoho
Videographer Mick Kalber went up with Paradise Helicopters on Friday, June 1, 2018, and posted the following video.
Video Shows Astonishing Changes in Crater
U.S. Geological Survey released the following video and attempts to explain a few questions being asked.
Hawaiian Telcom Continues Services at Evacuation Shelters
Hawaiian Telcom announces that they are continuing to offer free Internet service and free local and long distance calling to East Hawai‘i residents at two emergency evacuation shelters.
Update on Emergency Road Work in Lower Puna
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) is working with the County of Hawai‘i and Sanfords Service Center Inc. to prepare an alternate emergency route to Highway 130 (Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road).
HPD Arrests Pāhoa Man in Connection with a Robbery Incident
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department has arrested and charged a Pāhoa man in connection with a robbery incident in lower Puna.
Governor Signs Hawai‘i Promise Bill, Providing Scholarships for Community College Students
On Friday, June 1, 2018, Gov. David Ige signed HB 2501 which codifies and appropriates $700,000 for fiscal year 2018-2019 for the University of Hawai‘i Community College Promise Program.
Caldera Changing, Flow Front Advancing
The U.S. Geological Survey released this GIF file and photos on Friday, June 1, 2018.
