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Public invited to attend Hawaiʻi Wildfire Summit 2026 on Kauaʻi
The Kauaʻi Fire Department invites the public to register for the Hawaiʻi Wildfire Summit 2026, taking place May 7 and 8 on Kauaʻi. This two-day event will bring partners from across the islands together to strengthen wildfire readiness and resilience statewide.
Intermittent lava overflows mark start of Episode 27 of the ongoing Kīlauea eruption
Precursory low-level activity for episode 27 of the ongoing Kīlauea eruption at Halemaʻumaʻu began around 7:27 a.m. on June 28, currently consisting of intermittent lava overflows from the north vent.
Volcano Watch: Happy New Year, Hawaiian volcano style
People around the world greet the New Year with fireworks and other celebrations. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park visitors got to greet 2025 with displays of lava fountaining from the southwest part of Kaluapele, the summit caldera of Kīlauea volcano.
Unrest escalates at Kīlauea; more than 500 earthquakes rock upper East Rift Zone
While there are no signs of an imminent eruption, the largest of these earthquakes were four magnitude-3.0 events near the intersection between Chain of Craters Road and Hilina Pali Road in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
53 Hour Gap in Summit Collapse Activity: What Does it Mean?
This marks 53 hours since the last collapse event occurred on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 6:41 a.m. It is the longest gap in intervals in collapse activity since
“Pattern” of Summit Activity Resulting in Near Daily Explosions
The US Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is reporting a “pattern” of activity at the summit of the Kīlauea Volcano that is resulting in explosion events that are occurring about once a day.
Volcano Discussion: Is the Kīlauea Eruption a New Event?
Scientists at the Hawaii Volcanoes Observatory address Kīlauea’s current activity—what’s new and what’s not—starting with the two eruption sites: East Rift Zone and summit.
Wind Warning Summit of Haleakalā
A high wind warning is in effect for Haleakalā Summit on Maui, with north winds of 55 to 70 mph expected. A wind advisory is in effect elsewhere in Hawaii.
Haleakalā Summit Restrooms Temporarily Closed
The restrooms located at the summit visitor’s center of Haleakalā National Park are temporarily closed due to a system malfunction.
Volunteers Sought for Pine Pulling Project at Haleakalā
Haleakalā Park staff, partners, and volunteers periodically pull young invasive pines to keep them from spreading throughout the park.
Rocks Placed on Mauna Kea Road, Person of Interest Sought
Officers with the Department of Land and Natural Resources are seeking the public’s help in identifying a person of interest in an obstruction incident in which rocks were found placed on the Mauna Kea Access Road. Authorities say the incident occurred in the late afternoon on Monday, May 16, 2016, at the 5.5 mile marker […]
Haleakalā NP Seeks Practitioners for Cultural Series
Haleakalā National Park is seeking cultural practitioners from local communities for its Hana Noʻeau series to host cultural demonstrations at the park’s Kīpahulu and Summit Districts. Schools and community youth groups are especially encouraged to apply. The series will run from mid-July to mid-September. Summit District demonstrations will occur between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. […]
Road Work Begins in Summit District of Haleakalā
Road work begins at 8 a.m. today, Monday, Oct. 5, in the Summit District of Haleakalaā National Park, and continues through Wednesday, Oct. 7. Sunrise and sunset viewing and parking will not be impacted.
National Park Week at Haleakalā
In celebration of National Park Week, Haleakalā National Park is offering free admission through Sunday, April 29. Kīpahulu Area activities include Hawaiian cultural demonstrations, talk story hours, and guided hikes with views of waterfalls and streams.
$250,000 Grant To Help Business Prepare for APEC Summit
In a joint written statement released earlier this week, Senators Daniel K. Inouye and Daniel K. Akaka announced that Hawaii will receive a $250,000 grant to prepare small business for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.
Wind Advisory extended for Summit of Haleakala until 6a Aug 13 2010
August 12, 2010 – 3:43 p.m. EVENT: The National Weather Service has extended a Wind Advisory for the summit of Haleakala on Maui and the Big Island Summits until 6 a.m. on Friday, August 13, 2010. EFFECTS: Winds are expected to be in the 30-35 mph range with higher gusts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS: WINDS THIS STRONG CAN […]
Wind Advisory issued for Summit of Haleakala on Maui 8/11/10
August 11, 2010 – 8:00 a.m. EVENT: The National Weather Service in Honolulu has continued the WIND ADVISORY for the SUMMIT of HALEAKALA in effect until 6:00 p.m. this evening. EFFECTS: A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES: WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT, ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE […]
NWS issues Wind Advisory for Haleakala Summit on Maui 7/29/10
June 29, 2010 – 10:00 a.m. EVENT: The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind Advisory for the summit of Haleakala on Maui in effect until 6:00 p.m. Friday. A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. EFFECTS: Strengthening high pressure north of the islands is bringing east winds 25 […]
Wind gusts of 60 mph expected at Haleakala Summit 6/9/10
(Update 8 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 2010) The National Weather Service issued a Wind Warning for the summit of Haleakala on Maui. The warning remains in effect until 6 p.m. A separate Wind Advisory for the island of Kahoolawe has been continued until 6 p.m. as well. Winds on Haleakala summit will be 35 mph […]
$45,000 in Maui grants helps cultural and environmental efforts
Two Maui groups will benefit from thousands of dollars in grant funding from the county for cultural and environmental conservation efforts. The funds include $10,000 to Na Mamo O Mu’olea for stewardship and education projects in the remote East Maui region; and $35,000 to the Tri-Isle Resource Conservation and Development Council to be used in […]
