News
Bee Disease Detected on the Big Island of Hawai‘i
A honey bee colony infected with American Foulbrood (AFB) was recently confirmed by Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture staff in the Hāmākua District of Hawai‘i Island.
Ash Fall and Hazardous Air Quality Warning
The U.S. Geological Survey reports that eruption of lava continues from multiple points along the northeast end of the active fissure system.
Hwy 130 in Lower Puna Open to Local Traffic on May 15
Detour route via Highway 137 graded and in use; planning for additional transportation options continues.
Volcano Update, May 15, 10 AM: Fissure 17 Lava Moving Slowly, Ash Spreading
The flow is moving generally east south east and as of this morning was about 1.2 miles above Highway 137.
Civil Defense Message: Lava Flow Moving Towards Ocean
This is a Civil Defense Message for Monday, May 14 at 11:45 p.m. in the evening.
The Salvation Army Responds to Puna Eruptions
The Salvation Army announces that Emergency Disaster Services [EDS] personnel and volunteers are responding to the current lava flow in Leilani Estates
Boys & Girls Club Takes in Displaced Students
The Boys & Girls Club announces that starting Monday, May 14, 2018, over 100 Puna area youth who have been displaced by the recent lava-flow events were welcomed by Boys & Girls Club.
Condition Red Air Quality Message for Lanipuna Gardens Area & Surrounding Farm Lots
This is a Civil Defense Message for Monday, May 14, 2018, at 4:40 p.m.
Highway 130 in Lower Puna to Open to Local Traffic
(HDOT) is reopening Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road (Highway 130) from Malama Street to Kamaili Road to local traffic at the request of the County of Hawai‘i from 7 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2018.
North Kohala Trespass and Drug Arrest
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department served a search warrant upon a North Kohala trespasser who was residing on a property in the town of Hāwi.
LETTER: State Encouraged Building in Risky Lava Zone
Hawai'i's state government encouraged building near the active portion of Kilauea volcano, where homes now are being destroyed by flowing lava.
LETTER: State Encouraged Building in Risky Lava Zone
Hawai'i's state government encouraged building near the active portion of Kilauea volcano, where homes now are being destroyed by flowing lava.
UH Hilo Chancellor’s Scholarship Recipients Named
The University of Hawai‘i at Hilo announces that Thirteen students from public and private high schools in Hawaiʻi have been awarded the prestigious Chancellor’s Scholarship.
Most of Volcanoes National Park Remains Closed
Most of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park remains closed since Friday, May 11, 2018, due to ongoing seismic activity, summit deflation, and a possible steam explosion at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano.
HPD Searching for Missing Captain Cook Woman
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 67-year-old Captain Cook woman who was reported missing.
HPD Identifies Man in Fatal Kaʻū Crash
A 28-year-old Hilo man has died following a single vehicle crash which occurred Sunday morning May 13, 2018.
Hawai‘i DOH Reports Dangerous SO2 Emissions
The current eruption activity is producing dangerous SO2 and other emissions that are hazardous—especially for elderly, young children and babies and people with respiratory problems.
4 Hawai‘i Island Men Ordered to Stop Taking Lava Rocks from Reserve
At one time, at least one of the men had a permit to conduct commercial rock collection, but officers say it expired about eight years ago and was not reissued.
Vog Dashboard Offers Comprehensive Information
The Hawai‘i Health Department announces that as the lava flow from Kīlauea volcano on Hawai‘i Island continues and southerly winds occasionally prevail.
One Dead in Pahala Motor Vehicle Accident
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to an accident at 8:06 a.m. on Sunday, May 13, 2018, at the 44 mile marker of Highway 11 in the Pahala District.
