News
New Map Shows Location of Lava Flow Spreading
The U.S.G.S. released this map of the East Rift Zone as of 6:45 a.m. May 15, 2018, shows the location of the ‘a‘ā lava flow spreading from fissure 17.
Ash Plume at HVNP Captured in Photos, School Closes
This photograph taken from the Jaggar Museum, Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, captures an ash plume
Hawaiian Telcom Offers Free Services to East Hawai‘i Residents & Businesses
Hawaiian Telcom announces they are offering free local and long distance calling at the Pāhoa Regional Community Center and Kea‘au Community Center.
American Red Cross Update on Evacuation Shelters
The American Red Cross reports that two shelters remain open for residents evacuated from their homes due to the Kīlauea lava threat at the following locations.
Land Board Approves Fines for Illegal Hawai‘i Island Lava Boat Tour
The Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) voted on May 11, 2018 to approve administrative fines against Henry K. Pomroy, Bill A. Fujimoto, and Ho‘okupu Fish Company, LLC.
HEL Prepared to Respond if Ash Causes Power Interruptions
Hawai‘i Electric Light announces that extended power interruptions are possible due to ash falling on insulators and utility equipment from Halema‘uma‘u.
7 P.M. UPDATE: Civil Defense Update on Kīlauea Eruption
The Hawai‘i County Civil Defense released the following message for Tuesday, May 15 at 1 p.m.
USGS Update on Kīlauea Volcano
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reports that activity at Halema‘uma‘u crater increased this morning, Tuesday, May 15, 2018.
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.
