#Water

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists use tiny features within crystals in erupted lava to answer big questions about the underlying plumbing system at Kīlauea.

Satellite imagery and web cameras no longer show significant ash falling near Kīlauea volcano because of Episode 41 of lava fountaining in the ongoing episodic summit eruption; the episode lasted more than 8 hours before abruptly ending just before 7:30 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 24).

The County of Hawaiʻi is hosting an American Red Cross lifeguard certification course this January at Hilo’s NAS Swimming Pool, offering comprehensive training from deep-water skills to CPR.

Some of the Big Island’s past explosive eruptions happened when magma erupted through groundwater or lake in a summit crater. Read this week’s ‘Volcano Watch’ to learn more now.

In May of this year, a group of volcano geochemists and petrologists (scientists who study the chemistry, textures and origins of volcanic rocks) met in Hilo to discuss how to improve our understanding of magma storage and evolution at Kīlauea with these considerations in mind.

The initiative is aimed at amplifying the voices and perspectives of Hawai‘i Island youth, offering a platform to showcase their creativity and contribute to community dialogues.

The Maui wildfires were top of mind for Speaker Scott Saiki and how those issues affect communities statewide.

Stargazer Industries in Nā’ālehu is hosting the “Coffee Tea Water: Essential Elements EXPO,” on Oct. 21, celebrating Ka’u coffee and tea farmers with live music, food, local vendors and more.

Hōkūleʻa departed Hyde Street Pier Sunday morning for the next stop on the Moananuiākea Voyage: Half Moon Bay.

A full semi-load of the 5-gallon buckets, containing non-perishable food, water, hygiene items, first-aid kits, Bibles and handwritten notes of encouragement, has left the the God’s Pit Crew warehouse in Danville, Va., and is now making its way to the Valley Isle.

Throughout his 45-minute 2023 State of the County address Monday, attended by dignitaries including Hawai‘i County Council Chairwoman Heather Kimball and several Council members, Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek Kawakami, representatives of Maui County and Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green, Hawai‘i Mayor Mitch Roth touched on several issues and topics, including affordable housing, homelessness, infrastructure, public transportation, economic development and public safety, among others.

The Kino‘ole Street resurfacing project is just the beginning for roadway upgrades in Downtown Hilo on the Big Island.

AFFECTED AREA: CUSTOMERS ALONG KALANIANAʻOLE AVENUE BETWEEN KAUHANE AVENUE AND KEA‘A STREET INCLUDING SILVA STREET; INCLUDING ANY SIDE ROADS AND LANES; SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I The Department of Water Supply will be conducting a fire hydrant flow test on Kalanianaʻole Avenue between the hours of 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug, 18, 2021. The […]

This October, The Nature Conservancy in Hawai‘i and breweries across the globe will celebrate the critical link between healthy forests and beer’s main ingredient — water.

Volcanic soil and few lead pipes are among the reasons why the water quality in Hawai’i has stayed within federal testing limits in the past handful of years, according to officials.

The disruption in service is necessary to make a waterline connection for Innovations Public Charter School, according to Department of Water Supply officials.

The Department of Water Supply is providing advanced notice to the public in the Honomaka’u Road Area of Hawi of a temporary water disruption.

The ‘O’okala Deep Well failed on Monday. Water is currently being hauled from a nearby water system and residents have been placed on a Water Conservation Status.

Service disruption and traffic changes have been caused by a broken water main along Kinoole Street in Hilo.

Repair work is underway at Haleki’i Well following its failure on Monday. Area customers are under a voluntary Water Conservation status.