Hawaii Island forest wildlife heavily impacted by volcano
HILO — Hawaii Island forestry managers say one-third to one-half of a Hawaii Island forest has been impacted by the erupting Kilauea volcano.
Lava continues to pour into Kapoho Bay
KAILUA-KONA — Lava now extends more than a half-mile into Kapoho Bay, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
County: Lava has destroyed 117 homes
HILO — Hawaii County Civil Defense said this morning that 117 homes are confirmed destroyed by lava.
Lava reaches Kapoho Bay
HILO — Lava from Kilauea volcano has entered the ocean in Kapoho Bay in lower Puna.
PGV stuck between lava river, fissures
HILO — Puna Geothermal Venture remains stuck in a precarious spot between a river of lava and a line of fissures that have gone quiet.
For former Kapoho resident, it’s 1960 all over again
HILO — When Pele moves into town, all you can do is get out of the way.
18 arrested for loitering in lava zone; rescued residents also cited
HILO — Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement officers cited an additional eight people Saturday for loitering in a disaster area.
Lava almost completely fills Kapoho Bay, wipes out Champagne Ponds
HILO — Lava consumed dozens of additional homes and a beloved island destination Monday as the flow filled in Kapoho Bay and destroyed Champagne Ponds.
Housing for eruption evacuees
HILO — Work is expected to begin on a temporary housing project to house eruption evacuees in Pahoa within the next several days.
Halema‘uma‘u Crater vent covered by debris
HILO — The vent inside Halema‘uma‘u Crater is blocked with debris, preventing more large ash plumes for the time being.
Lava burns 2 buildings at geothermal plant
HONOLULU — Lava has burned down two buildings at a geothermal plant near Kilauea volcano.
Fast-moving lava flow headed toward Four Corners area
KAILUA-KONA — Fissure 8 remains very active and producing a large, fast-moving flow that continues to move toward the Four Corners area in Kapoho, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Fissure 8 gushing most; gas emissions still high
Safety an ‘overriding concern’ as residents near active fissures given deadline to leave
Fast-moving lava flow heading toward Waa Waa
HILO — According to Hawaii County Civil Defense, the Fire Department reports this morning a fast-moving lava flow from fissure No. 8 in the vicinity of Noni Farms Road is moving toward the Waa Waa area.
Mayor Kim signs supplementary emergency proclamation, 4.5 earthquake occurs at Kilauea summit
Mayor Harry Kim signed a second supplementary emergency proclamation on Thursday due to to the ongoing Kilauea eruption.
Kapoho residents urged to evacuate
HILO — Residents in the Kapoho area, including Kapoho Beach Lots and Vacationland, are being urged to evacuate their homes as lava from Kilauea volcano threatens to sever Highway 137 and Government Beach Road in the “Four Corners” area.
Lava crosses Highway 132
HILO — Lava crossed Highway 132 Tuesday afternoon, isolating Puna Geothermal Venture and cutting off the last major road servicing Kapoho and Vacationland.
‘They need to be prepared’: Residents urged to leave as lava destroys 10 homes
HILO — The county’s Civil Defense chief said despite a door-to-door effort Sunday night to warn Leilani Estates residents to evacuate immediately during a lava threat that ended up destroying 10 homes, not all were receptive.
Hazardous air quality, decreased visibility expected this weekend near Kilauea’s East Rift Zone
The National Weather Service reported Friday afternoon that trade winds will be slowing over the weekend, creating hazardous air quality and decreased visibility conditions throughout the lower east rift zone. Volcanic gases, vog and ash emissions may increase over the weekend with higher levels of sulfur dioxide pooling in areas down wind of the vents.
