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Kea‘au Fire Destroys Home
A residential fire in Kea‘au in the early morning hours of May 23 destroyed a home and affected two family members.
PHOTO, VIDEO UPDATE: Methane Flames Flare Up in Leilani Estates Street
A blue burning flame of methane gas was observed in the cracks on Kahukai Street, during the overnight hours.
Kahuku Unit Now Open Five Days a Week
The Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is now open to visitors five days a week starting Wednesday, May 23, 2018.
Over 6,000 Absentee Applications to Be Mailed to Voters Affected by Lava
Absentee Applications will be mailed to over 6,000 voters assigned to Pāhoa Community Center and Pāhoa High/Intermediate due to the the volcanic eruption.
HPD Identifies Kalapana Crash Victim
Hawai‘i Island Police have identified the man who died in a one-vehicle traffic crash May 21 on Highway 130 near the 21-mile marker in the Puna District.
6 PM: New Lava Flow Expected to Enter Ocean
Eruption of lava and ground cracking continues in the area of Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens subdivision.
Civil Defense Evening Update on PGV
This is a Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Message for Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at 6:30 p.m.
New Map Shows ‘Ponding Lava’ Near PGV
The U.S. Geological Survey released this map as of 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2018, showing “ponding lava” near the Puna Geothermal Ventures (PGV) site.
Free Ash Mask Distribution Locations, May 23–26
The Hawai‘i County Mayor’s Office announces that to protect yourself from breathing volcanic ash, free N95 masks will be distributed.
Office of Elections Mailing Absentee Ballots to Voters in Two Puna Districts
The State Office of Elections and the Hawai‘i County Elections Division announces it will be mailing Absentee Applications to over 6,000 voters.
Update and Pictures of East Rift Zone
The U.S. Geological Survey released these pictures of the current activity in the Lower East Rift Zone on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.
Supplementary Emergency Proclamation for Big Island
Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim has signed a Supplementary Emergency Proclamation on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.
Update on Officer-Involved Shooting
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department has charged a Puna man for several offenses in connection with an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday, May 20, 2018, in upper Puna.
West Side Donation Center to Assist Puna Residents
In an effort to help those affected by the volcanic activity, Mauna Kea Resort is working with Pu‘uhonua o Puna to help provide items to those in need.
HPD Searching for Puna Woman Wanted on Multiple Warrants
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Puna woman wanted on multiple warrants.
Mayor Kim Diagnosed with Walking Pneumonia
The Hawai‘i County Mayor’s office released the following information on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, regarding Mayor Harry Kim’s health.
EPA Kīlauea Eruption Response Update
(EPA) Pacific Southwest Region continues to support efforts to analyze public health threats from volcanic gas emissions.
Noon Update: Eruptions and Lava Flows Continue
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory continues to monitor highly active vents and lava flows.
State Highway Worker Injured on Highway 130
Hawai‘i County Fire Department reports that on Monday, May 21, 2018, at 12:59 p.m., firefighters responded to a tractor vs. pedestrian accident on Highway 130.
