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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.
PTA Change of Command
After completing two years leading U.S. Army Garrison-Pōhakuloa Training Area, Lt. Col. Christopher Marquez relinquished command to Lt. Col. Loreto V. Borce Jr.
Kea‘au & Church Shelter Consolidate & Relocate
Effective Friday, June 1, the eruption evacuation shelters at the Kea‘au Community Center and the Sure Foundation Church are being consolidated and relocated.
Beach Road Man Arrested After Crashing Into Lava Flow
The Government Beach Road resident was arrested after he circumvented a traffic checkpoint and crashed his vehicle into a lava flow which had crossed the road.
New Interactive Map: Important Information for LERZ Residents
The interactive map contains important information for Lower East Rift Zone residents.
Lava Damages Puna Geothermal Venture Power Plant
Ormat Technologies Inc. provided an update on its Puna Geothermal Venture power plant on May 30, 2018.
DOH Does Not Recommend N-95 Masks for Children
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is advising that residents keep infants and children indoors during ash fall and high SO2 level events.
7 PM Update: CD Brief, 87 Homes Destroyed
At the present rate, it is possible the lava flow may cross Government Beach Road near Four Corners within 7 to 10 hours.
Overflight Video of the East Rift Zone, May 31
Videographer Mick Kalber posted the following video he took on Thursday, May 31, 2018, on an overflight of the East Rift Zone with Paradise Helicopters.
MANDATORY Evacuation Order in Effect
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that vigorous lava eruptions continue in Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens.
