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4.0 Magnitude Earthquake at Kīlauea Summit; No Tsunami Generated
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports the earthquake that occurred at approximately 12:44 p.m. was NOT large enough to cause a tsunami for the Island of Hawai‘i.
Gov. Ige Signs Bill Banning ‘Conversion Therapy’ for Minors
Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige signed SB270, prohibiting therapists from offering “sexual orientation change efforts” or “conversion therapy” to patients under 18.
Ash Masks Available May 25, 26 at Additional Locations
Ash masks will be distributed on Friday and Saturday, May 25 and 26, 2018, in Pahala, Volcano, Na‘alehu, Hawaiian Ocean View Estates and Kea‘au.
VIDEO: Molten Lava Plus Vegetation Can Create Hazardous Explosions
With lava now advancing through lush vegetation along Kīlauea Volcano’s lower East Rift Zone, methane explosions have become a concern.
7:46 PM: Free Ash Masks to Be Distributed Saturday, May 26
This news story will be updated throughout the day as new information becomes available and new articles will be added to the website’s “News” section.
HFD Pictures of Overflight of East Rift Zone
The County of Hawai‘i released these pictures taken from an overflight by the Hawai‘i County Fire Department of the East Rift Zone on Wednesday, May 23, 2018.
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.
Nearly $90,000 Raised to Assist Communities Affected by the Kīlauea Eruptions
Nearly $90,000 in donations made to assist with recovery efforts in support of Hawai‘i Island communities affected by the Kilauea volcano eruption.
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.
Pāhoa Bus Route 3 Reinstated Friday, May 25
The County of Hawai‘i Mass Transit Agency announces that the Pāhoa 3 Route will be reinstated, effective Friday, May 25, 2018.
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.
