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7:15 Update: 2,372 Acres Covered by New Lava
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.
Community Collects Donations to Aid Puna Families Affected by Volcano
The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce partnered with Pacific Media Group and HPM Building Supply to organize the “Help Us Help Puna” event on Friday, May 25, 2018.
New Map Shows Active Lava Channels
The U.S. Geological Survey released this map as of 2 p.m., Friday, May 25, 2018.
Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closures, May 26–June 1
Temporary lane closures are scheduled from Saturday, May 26, through Saturday, May 5, 2018.
Kīlauea Volcano Video Update: May 29
Everyday, a team of USGS scientists canvasses areas along Kīlauea Volcano’s east Lower Rift Zone.
HIHS Shares Tips on Pet Evacuation
Make plans today for you and your pets in the event of any roads becoming impassable because of the lava flow. You may be asked to leave with little or no notice.
Eruption at Summit Caught on Video
The U.S. Geological Survey has released these pictures and a video of the current activity on the East Rift Zone.
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.
