4 men cited for loitering in disaster area
KAILUA-KONA — Four men were cited Monday afternoon for being in the closed lower East Rift Zone eruption area.
Lava continues flow toward Ahalanui park
HILO — Ahalanui Beach Park may be the next area threatened by lava as the flow front in lower Puna inches southward toward Warm Ponds.
Drone footage shows growing Halema‘uma‘u crater
KAILUA-KONA — An unoccupied aircraft systems mission on Sunday filmed details of the dramatic changes occurring within Halema‘uma‘u crater at Kilauea’s summit since explosive eruptions of ash and gas and ongoing wall collapse began in mid-May.
Kilauea lava channel transports ‘lava boats’
Geologists captured this time-lapse video of the perched lava channel issuing from Fissure 8 on Kilauea’s lower East Rift Zone on Saturday.
Service with a smile
HILO — As management of the emergency resulting from the May 3 Kilauea volcano eruption transitions from response to recovery mode, the number of Hawaii Army and Air National Guard troops deployed to East Hawaii has declined dramatically.
Kilauea eruption shows no signs of slowing
HILO — The seven-week-old eruption on Kilauea’s lower East Rift Zone has reached a new milestone.
Public lava viewing area far-off; officials still in ‘emergency mode’
HILO — A close-up view of the lower Puna eruption is currently reserved for the bold and those willing to risk a citation.
Erupting Kilauea volcano not raining gemstones
HONOLULU— The ongoing eruption of the Kilauea volcano is not causing crystals to rain from the sky despite reports of residents finding little green gems in the area.
Kilauea eruption continues, vog expected to impact interior areas through Thursday
KAILUA—KONA — The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said the eruption on Kilauea volcano’s lower East Rift Zone continues with little change as of Tuesday morning.
Fissure 8 continues to produce lava, geologists monitoring weak activity at other fissures
FEMA: 730 registered at Disaster Recovery Center
HILO — The Disaster Recovery Center in Keaau High School gymnasium has seen significant business since opening Friday, with “730 survivors” of the current Kilauea volcano eruption registering with the Federal Emergency Management Agency as of Sunday.
Eruption continues with little change
KAILUA-KONA — Lava continues to flows into the ocean at Kapoho Bay, scientists with Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said Monday morning.
Governor Ige’s request for individual assistance for Hawaii County approved
The President of the United States approved Gov. Ige’s request Thursday for individual assistance for Hawaii County residents who have lost their homes and property in the Kilauea volcanic eruption that began on May 3.
Some island businesses ‘hammered’ by the eruption; total impact to be determined
Big impact: FEMA to assess damage by lava; Kim estimates up to 700 homes destroyed
Heavy vog moving north, creating poor visibility on roads
The National Weather Service reported Friday high levels of vog and sulfur dioxide from the Kilauea fissure system are moving north and wedging in the Saddle area, creating poor visibility on the roads. The National Weather Service advises drivers to drive with caution. The Big Island interior and south are expected to have increased levels of vog until tonight.
VIDEO: Overflight shows expansion of Halema‘uma‘u crater
KAILUA-KONA — A mid-day overflight on Tuesday found signs of ongoing partial collapse of Halema‘uma‘u crater at the summit of Kilauea volcano, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said Wednesday.
Vacationland completely covered by lava
HILO — Vacationland is gone.
Lava continues to fill Kapoho Bay
KAILUA-KONA — Lava, fed by Fissure 8 on the lower East Rift Zone, continues to fill Kapoho Bay.
