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Ige Signs Request for Federal Individual Assistance in Wake of Volcanic Eruption
The county has estimated that since the recent onset of activity in May, the eruption has destroyed about 455 residential dwellings, 192 of which are primary residences.
Explosive Eruptions Continue at Kīlauea, 5.4 Quake Overnight
Since the onset of the recent eruptive activity in May, there have been dozens of seismic events that have prompted statements from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
How Much Longer? Seismic Activity at Kīlauea Volcano “Eerie and Unsettling”
For an area that is used to accommodate some 5,000 viewers a day, Ferracane said it has been transformed into what “feels like a ghost town to some degree.” During a recent visit to the Jaggar Museum Overlook, Ferracane said there was a dusting of ash that made the area look like it was “white washed in a coating of flour.”
Hawaiʻi Pesticide Bill Banning Chlorpyrifos, First in Nation to Become Law
Hawai‘i is poised to become the first state in the country to ban pesticides containing chlorpyrifos – a chemical that has been linked to developmental delays and learning disabilities in children.
Investigation Launched Into Suspicious Monk Seal Death on Moloka‘i
The juvenile female monk seal, ID RJ42, was found dead by community members on May 31, 2018 on the west end of Kawaʻaloa Bay in Moʻomomi.
Maui Renters Need to Work 123 Hours a Week to Afford 2-Bedroom Apartment
Hawai‘i has the highest “housing wage” in the country, at $36.13 per hour ($31.13 in Maui County), according to a new national report released today, or over $75,000 per year.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaii After 5.4 Earthquake at Kilauea Summit
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaii after a preliminary magnitude 5.4 earthquake reported in the summit region of the Kīlauea Volcano at 3:40 a.m. on Wednesday, June 13, 2018.
Surfer at Ukumehame Revived, Transported to Hospital in Critical Condition
A 68-year-old Kula man was pulled unresponsive from West Maui waters on Saturday evening, June 9, 2018.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i After 5.5 Kīlauea Earthquake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaii after a preliminary magnitude 5.5 earthquake reported at 1:53 a.m. on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 in the summit region of the Kīlauea Volcanoon Hawaii Island.
Governor Ige Visits Maui’s 2nd Kōkua Puna Drive
Hawaiʻi Governor David Ige stopped by Maui’s Kōkua Puna donation drive over the weekend, sharing donations of his own and words of appreciation for volunteers.
EXCLUSIVE LIVE: Mayor Kim Speaks Candidly Amid Ongoing Volcanic Eruption
Maui Now meteorologist Malika Dudley interviews Big Island Mayor Harry Kim LIVE at the Emergency Operations Center in Hilo.
No Tsunami Threat After 5.4 Kīlauea Earthquake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a preliminary magnitude 5.4 earthquake reported in the summit region of the Kīlauea Volcano on Hawaii Island. That according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. The quake occurred at 4:44 a.m. on Monday, June 11, 2018.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaii After 5.2 Kilauea Earthquake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaii after a preliminary magnitude 5.2 Earthquake reported at 4:48 a.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2018 in the summit region of the Kīlauea Volcano on Hawaii Island. That according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. Location with respect to nearby cities: 7 km (4 miles) SW (227 degrees) of […]
New Video Follows Fissure 8 Lava River to Ocean Entry
June 7, 2018: This video shows the fountaining at fissure 8 and follows the lava river all the way to the ocean entries in the Kapoho area. Video was shot by Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Agency / Hawaiʻi County Fire Department and edited by Malika Dudley.
Slumping in Summit Area Triggering Additional Explosions, Ashfall
As the magma reservoir lowers and drains out (erupts) at the lower East Rift Zone, the summit area is slowly subsiding and slumping inward, which is triggering additional gas-driven explosions.
Ige Releases $12 Million for Volcano Disaster Response
While the funding could be used for emergency supplies and temporary shelter-related goods and services, the agreement specifies that the funds are not intended for long-term infrastructure repairs or for private purposes such as the repair or rebuilding of private dwellings.
2 Fishermen Rescued From Capsized Boat off Moloka‘i
The mariners had departed from Kaunakakai Harbor on Thursday morning, but encountered trouble when a wave hit and overturned their blue and white 18-foot recreational vessel.
No Tsunami Threat After 5.2 Earthquake at Kilauea Summit
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaii after a 5.2. (preliminary magnitude 5.5) earthquake reported at 2:44 a.m. on Friday, June 8, 2018 in the summit region of the Kilauea Volcano, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. The USGS reports that the earthquake was located: 7 km (4 miles) SW (224 degrees) of Volcano, […]
“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.
More Loitering at Volcano Eruption Zone, at Least 25 People Cited
Seven more people were cited Wednesday night by officers from the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement for loitering in a closed volcano eruption zone area. That brings the total to at least 25.
