News
Overflight of Fountaining Fissures 5 & 6
Tropical Visions Videographer Mick Kalber of Paradise Helicopters captured video of fissure 5 and 6 activity on May 23, 2018.
Marines Deploy Transport Helicopters to Hilo
The Marine Corps has deployed two large transport helicopters to Hilo in support of the joint military force assisting with the current Kīlauea eruption.
VIDEO: Nearly Continuous Plume of Gas, Steam Billows From Kīlauea
The USGS/Hawai‘i Volcanoes Observatory just released this video filmed on May 21, 2018, with a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle).
6 PM Update: 3 Lava Flows Entering the Ocean
This news story will be updated throughout the day as new information becomes available…
Activity Continues in Kīlauea Volcano’s Lower East Rift Zone
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos from the East Rift Zone on Wednesday, May 23, 2018.
NOAA Predicts Active Hurricane Season for Hawai‘i
NOAA predicts a near- or above-normal 2018 hurricane season in the Central Pacific.
Previous Earthquake Damages Keck I Telescope
Keck Observatory Director Hilton Lewis revealed damage to one of the observatory’s telescopes as well as the potential for ash impacts on telescope mirrors.
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.
