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Hawaiian Electric preps for potential impacts from Mauna Loa eruption
Hawaiian Electric activated its Incident Management Team and is working closely with Hawai‘i County Civil Defense, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and other agencies to monitor and evaluate the lava flows.
Public invited to experience a World of Magic at Hilo’s historic Palace Theater
The free performance will feature magician Alexander the Amazing, contortionist Artemis and young music talents from Puna Taiko.
DLNR closes hunting area because of ongoing Mauna Loa eruption
The closure is effective immediately and until further notice for the area known as “The Slice” or “The Beak.”
Firefighters respond to structure fire in Orchidland
Police and fire inspectors are investigating to determine the cause of the fire.
2022 Hawaiʻi Sustainability Summit underway in West Hawaiʻi
The summit aims to forge shared policy priorities that catalyze critical shifts for all of Hawaiʻi.
Mauna Loa Eruption Day 4: Lava flow slows; now week is earliest to reach Saddle Road
There are two active flows on the Northeast Rift Zone of the volcano.
Art meets climate change activism in “Deliquesce” exhibit
An opening reception is scheduled Friday for the new exhibit at East Hawai‘i Cultural Center in Downtown Hilo.
David, Chung reflect on their time serving on Hawai‘i County Council
The former chairwoman and vice chairman of the Council both served nearly a decade before being term-limited.
Closures scheduled for several areas of Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park
The closures are necessary to keep the public safe during operations to remove invasive vegetation at the park.
Mauna Loa Eruption Day 3: Roth issues emergency rule pertaining to parking, walking on Saddle Road
Two people were injured Tuesday night re-entering the roadway from the shoulder lane.
Mauna Loa Eruption Day 3: Planning underway for possible closure of Saddle Road
Lava was just 3.6 miles Wednesday morning from the Big Island’s main thoroughfare from east to west.
Ironman announces plans for dual host sites in 2023
Ironman and Hawai‘i County concluded together that the impact of two days of racing in Kona is not in the best interest of the local community.
Emergency crews respond to 3 car crashes on Daniel K. Inouye Highway since Mauna Loa eruption
County leaders are urging caution to the public coming to see the Mauna Loa eruption after emergency crews have responded to three car crashes on Daniel K. Inouye Highway since the flow began.
Hurricane season comes to a quiet end
Experts expect existing La Niña conditions to continue through 2023.
Mauna Loa Eruption Day 3: Lava could reach Daniel K. Inouye Highway in 2 days
Now more than 3 miles away from Daniel K. Inouye Highway, the Mauna Loa eruption has reached the bottom part of the slope of the volcano and is entering into a flat area, officials confirmed this morning.
Update: Mauna Loa Eruption Day 3: HVO reports leading edge of lava flow still more than 3 miles from Saddle Road
At approximately 11 p.m. Tuesday, the leading edge of the Mauna Loa lava flow crossed Old Kona Highway, a dirt road that crosses the Mauna Loa Forest Reserve.
Waimea Christmas Twilight Parade to have new, longer route
The 62nd annual installment of the procession is this Saturday.
Action 4 Animals to host Howling Meowing Holidays adoption event
The adoption event will give people an opportunity to meet some wonderful cats and dogs that are longing for their forever homes.
Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park invites Big Island to Holidays in Kahuku
The free community event is this weekend and will feature crafts, food, music and more.
Big Island’s new attraction: Mauna Loa spewing red-glowing lava against black skies
A steady stream of vehicles flowed nearly 35 miles Monday night from the upper Kaʻūmana area of Hilo to Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area to see Mother Nature in action on Mauna Loa.
