Since May 3, 2018, Kīlauea Volcano’s lower East Rift Zone eruption has destroyed more than 700 structures, covered more than 32 sq km (12.4 sq mi) of land with black
DLNR: Eruption Damages Endangered Native Plants
The East Rift Zone Eruption event has destroyed important populations of two of Hawaiʻi’s endangered plants, according to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. This loss highlights the importance
Fissure 8 Continues to Actively Pour into Ocean, Fissure 22 Active
As of 6 a.m. on Saturday, Hawai`i County Civil Defense in its message has reported that a second fissure has reactivated and is now producing a lava flow. Fissure 22
DOH Invests $1M to Expand Big Island Air Quality Monitoring
Sulfur dioxide emissions from Kilauea volcano’s summit have dropped to half the levels before the eruption activities began on May 3, according to a June 27 U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano
Officials Stop Kapoho Access as Lava Nears Homes
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that Fissure 8 continues to be very active and is feeding a lava channel to the ocean at Kapoho on Wednesday afternoon. As of 4:30 p.m.,
FEMA: Federal Disaster Assistance Available to Renters
Renters in Hawai‘i County whose homes and property were damaged by the Kilauea volcanic eruption and earthquakes may be eligible for federal disaster assistance. FEMA provides individuals and households—homeowners and
DLNR: East Rift Zone Eruption Brings Dramatic Changes to State Lands
The current eruption of Kīlauea has forever destroyed the Waiopae Tidepools Marine Life Conservation District, DLNR officials said on Sunday morning, noting that less than 1 percent of the marine
Two Hilo Residents Cited for Loitering in Closed Eruption Area
Two Hilo residents were recently cited by a DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources officer for loitering in a closed area under Hawai‘i County ordinance (HCC7-10), according to DLNR officials.
DLNR: People Caught in Closed East Rift Zone Areas Now Face Higher Penalties
The urge to get up close and personal to lava during the current Kilauea eruption is not only unsafe but people who get caught now potentially face steep fines and
Governor Ige Releases $12M Hawai`i County for Disaster Response
Governor David Ige and Mayor Harry Kim signed a Letter of Agreement releasing $12 million to support the county’s response to the active volcanic eruption occurring on Hawai‘i Island, along