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Pololū Valley and the trailhead have long faced the challenges of heavy visitor traffic and overcrowding.

An interesting mix of events, concerts and other activities is featured on the Big Island during the next 7 days. Check them out today!

The eruption of Kīlauea near Nāpau Crater in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park continues, with lava currently cascading into Nāpau Crater on the northwest rim, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Webcam and GOES satellite thermal imagery show that eruptive activity within Nāpau Crater, which had been waning throughout the day, has likely ceased while eruptive […]

Two routes in the Hilo-Waiākea Complex Area and five in the Ka‘ū-Keaʻau-Pāhoa Complex Area will be restored.

The eruption at Nāpau Crater continues and serious hazards still exist.

Heavy rain hit North Kona and South Kona communities for several hours yesterday afternoon flooding portions of Hualālai Road, Kuakini Highway, Ali‘i Drive and parking lots throughout Kailua-Kona.

The current lava flow at the middle of the eastern rift zone could create hazards for visitors such as cracks and toxic fumes.

She was last seen in Hilo on Sept. 16 at around 3:30 p.m.  

The recalled products were distributed throughout Hawai‘i at retail stores and sold directly to consumers via mail order.

In its monthly report, police indicate 1.2 grams of the illicit drug was recovered in August including one pill. Additionally, five people were arrested in connection to the synthetic opioid.

Witnesses on Tuesday saw a swimmer enter the water and fail to resurface.

Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines, announced today the interim Honolulu leadership team that will guide Hawaiian Airlines operations from transaction close through a full combination of operations under a single operating certificate with two brands – Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Current Alaska Airlines regional president of Hawai‘i/Pacific, Joe Sprague, will be named chief executive officer of Hawaiian Airlines.

But there are still a few ways to see the eruption for yourself, including a new webcam that the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory installed that provides a live view of Nāpau Crater, looking southwest and updated every 15 minutes.

Hawai’i Fire Department personnel responded to a swimmer in distress call early the afternoon of Sept. 17 at the Boiling Pots section of Wailuku River State Park. The search for the unknwon man was suspended nearly 4 hours later.

Rain rates are starting to decrease and should continue to dissipate throughout the evening.

Heavy rainfall has caused the highway to flood and debris to spill onto the highway near Ali‘i Kai subdivision.

The US Department of Transportation has given Alaska Airlines permission to close on its $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, after the carriers agreed to maintain key Hawaii routes and adopt consumer protections. This exemption allows the carriers, which are respectively the fifth and tenth largest domestic airlines, to finalize their merger while maintaining separate operations until DOT rules on their transfer application.

In 2023, the first sighting reported to the nonprofit was Oct. 25.

The eruption is located on a remote section of the middle East Rift Zone in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

Feedback is being sought through the end of October.