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Lava Flow Crosses Highway, Enters Ocean
This is a Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Message for Saturday, May 19, 2018, at 11 p.m.
UPDATE: Flow Splits Into Two Lobes, Both Heading for Highway
This is a Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Message for Saturday, May 19, 2018, at 9 p.m.
Video: Eruption of Lava and Ground Cracking Continues
The U.S. Geological Survey reports that eruption of lava and ground cracking in the area of Leilani Estates subdivision continues.
VIDEO: Today’s Overflight of Leilani Estates
The U.S. Geological Survey released this video of a helicopter overflight of the fast-moving lava flow emerging from fissure 20 on May 19, at 7:52 a.m.
Lava May Cross Highway 137 in Next 4 to 7 Hours
At the current rate, may cross the highway within the next four to seven hours.
Update on Red Cross Evacuation Shelters
The American Red Cross announces that three shelters remain open for residents evacuated from their homes due to the Kīlauea lava threat.
Hawai‘i Electric Light Developing Contingency Plans for Lower Puna
Hawai‘i Electric Light announces they are developing contingency plans to provide options for restoring electricity to communities in lower Puna that may be cut off by lava flows.
Chain of Craters Road Emergency Route Being Worked On
Public Information Officer Jessica Ferracane told reporters on the phone that the Chain of Craters Road in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is being worked on.
Aerial Views of Fissures and Flows
The U.S. Geological Survey released this video and photos of a helicopter overflight of a fast-moving lava flow emerging from fissure 20 on May 19, at 7:52 a.m.
Hawai‘i Firearm Permits and Registrations Declined in 2017
Firearm registrations fell by 23.9 percent from 2016, according to a new report.
Update: Malama Kī Forest Reserve Now Closed
This is a Civil Defense Message for Saturday, May 19, 2018, at 8:30 in the morning.
Hawai‘i Island Lane & Road Closures: May 19–25
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.
12:30 P.M. Update: HVO Monitoring Active Flows
The danger from this eruption is ash fallout. The major response is to protect yourself from fallout.
USGS Releases New Map of East Rift Zone
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released this map of the current eruptions happening in Leilani Estates.
Civil Defense Update: Evacuations Happening, Stay in Safe Place
This is a Civil Defense Message for Friday, May 18, 2018, at 7:30 in the evening.
DWS Customers Warned of Scams
DWS is warning customers to be wary of potential scams involving fraudulent phone calls or visits from people claiming to represent the water agency.
Civil Defense Update: Helicopters Being Used to Evacuate Residents
Police, Fire and National Guard are being sent in to stop all entry on both sides of Pohoiki and secure the area.
Lava Continues to the Ocean, Crosses Pohoiki Road
This morning, Friday, May 18, 2018, the line of fountains on fissure 17 coalesced into a large fountain that was sending lava 50 meters (164 feet) into the air.
Public Comments on Judicial Nominees Sought
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald announced on Friday, May 18, 2018, that he is seeking public comment on judicial nominees for four vacancies.
Waipi‘o Drowning Victim Identified
HPD is investigating a Wednesday morning, May 16, 2018, public accident after an unresponsive man was pulled from the waters off of the Hāmākua coast.
