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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.
New Map of East Rift Zone Released
The U.S. Geological Survey released this map and these photos of the East Rift Zone on Thursday, May 31, 2018.
Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Lava Flow
As a result of the eruption and lava flow in the district of Puna that caused extensive damage in Hawai‘i county, Gov. David Y. Ige has directed the Tax Department to provide relief and assistance to the affected taxpayers.
Hawai‘i Electric Light Working to Maintain Power for Lower Puna
Hawai‘i Electric Light announce that it continues with efforts to maintain electric service for communities being impacted by the eruption and lava flows that began in Leilani Estates four weeks ago.
Man Cited for Using Drone Above Lava Flow
A 38 year-old San Jose, CA man was cited by a DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) officer on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, for loitering under Hawai‘i County code.
One-Way Traffic Pattern for Ironman Qualifier
In conjunction with the FinisherPix Ironman 70.3 Hawai‘i qualifier event for the Ironman World Championship, there will be a temporary one-way traffic pattern
$119,000 Federal Grant to Research Kīlauea Eruption
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono announced that the University of Hawai‘i will receive a $119,821 grant to study the ongoing volcanic activity on Hawai‘i Island.
SO2 & Ash Concerns Addressed at Ka‘ū Community Meeting
Emergency officials held a meeting in Ka‘ū to address the ash and amplified sulfur dioxide (SO2) levels in the are downwind of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater on May 30.
Man Charged in Leilani Estates Shooting Incident
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a Pāhoa man in connection with Tuesday afternoon’s shooting incident, May 29, 2018, in the lower Puna area.
Expect Traffic Delays Between Waikoloa & Kalapana, May 31
Drivers should expect traffic delays as heavy machinery is transported from Waikoloa Road to Kalapana to prepare lower Puna evacuation routes Thursday, May 31.
South Hilo Crime Report: May 18–24, 2018
The HPD responded to two burglaries, one vehicle theft and two vehicle break-ins over the seven-day period from Friday through Thursday, May 18 to 24, 2018.
Puna Community Briefed on Evacuations, Communications & Preparedness
Emergency officials update residents on the status of evacuation orders, evacuation routes, communications and personal preparedness during a Puna Community Meeting.
NOON: Mandatory Evacuation Order in Effect for Leilani Estates
Persons remaining in the mandatory evacuation area beyond 12:06 p.m. today do so at their own risk with the knowledge that emergency responders may not respond.
U.S. Navy Announces 26th Rim of the Pacific Exercise
The Pacific Fleet announces that 26 nations, 47 surface ships, five submarines, 18 national land forces and more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel will participate in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise.
