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Hurricane Douglas continues towards Hawaii Mauna Kea visitor center closing temporarily due to COVID-19 situation Magnitude-4.9 earthquake southwest of Laupāhoehoe, Hawaiʻi on Monday (Nov 11) Volcano Watch: Kilauea activity update for October 31, 2019 Volcano Watch: Why is the 2018 lava still so hot? Volcano Watch: High Altitude Station Maintenance on Mauna Loa
 
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Hurricane Douglas continues towards Hawaii

On the forecast track, Douglas will be near the main Hawaiian Islands late tonight (July 25).

The Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station early Saturday morning. Photography by Baron Sekiya | Hawaii 24/7.

Mauna Kea visitor center closing temporarily due to COVID-19 situation

The Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station on Hawaiʻi Island will suspend operations starting Sunday, March 15, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 situation.

Location of an earthquake at 6:36 a.m., Monday, November 11, 2019.

Magnitude-4.9 earthquake southwest of Laupāhoehoe, Hawaiʻi on Monday (Nov 11)

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory recorded a magnitude-4.9 earthquake on Monday, November 11, just before 6:36 a.m. HST.

The USGS and OAS team prepares the sampling mechanism and inspects the unmanned aerial system a few minutes before mission start and takeoff. Precautions were taken to ensure the aircraft and sampling mechanism were sterile and would return safely from the pond. Photo courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey

Volcano Watch: Kilauea activity update for October 31, 2019

Mauna Loa is not erupting. Its USGS Volcano Alert level remains at ADVISORY. This alert level does not mean that an eruption is imminent or that progression to an eruption is certain.

Two HVO geologists document road cutting activities on HWY 132 on August 7, 2019. One geologist is taking visual photographs while another geologist is taking thermal photographs to make a tandem pair for comparison. The temperature of the solidified lava was measured to 425° C (800° F) at the digging site. Photograph by USGS geologist K. Mulliken.

Volcano Watch: Why is the 2018 lava still so hot?

As roads are recut into Kīlauea’s 2018 lava flow field, many have been surprised at how hot the lava remains under the surface, even though it is solidified.

Sulphur Cone (left), viewed toward southwest, from 3,480 m (11,420 ft) above sea level on Mauna Loa’s southwest rift zone. At right, an HVO geoscientist and technician rebuild volcanic gas monitoring equipment installed near an outgassing fissure.

Volcano Watch: High Altitude Station Maintenance on Mauna Loa

The Sulphur Cone area stands out in bright contrast. It’s a steaming section of the 1950 eruptive fissure at 11,420 ft elevation.

Flood Advisory for West Hawaii Wednesday evening (Oct 23)

October 23, 2019

This is a Civil Defense Flood Advisory message for 8 p.m., Wednesday (Oct 23). The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for North and South Kona Districts through this evening.  A Flood Advisory means localized flooding may occur. Due to the Flood Advisory, the following are issued: Residents in flood-prone areas are asked […]

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Hawai’i DOE celebrates Unity Day to promote safe and inclusive school environments

October 23, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE The Hawai’i State Department of Education (HIDOE) celebrated Unity Day today. All students and staff members were encouraged to wear orange to stand in solidarity in support of safe and inclusive schools and communities. This year’s theme is, “Together with Aloha, United for Kindness, Acceptance, and Inclusion.” All schools received a Unity Day […]

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USDA to provide $150M to help rural communities affected by natural disasters

October 23, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Housing Service Administrator Bruce Lammers announced that USDA is making $150 million in grants available through the Community Facilities Program to help rural communities continue their recovery from the devastating effects of hurricanes, fires and other natural disasters. “When rural America thrives, all of America thrives,” Lammers […]

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Chiefess Kapiolani School in Hilo conducting tsunami evacuation drill Tuesday (Oct 23)

October 23, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii Police will be assisting students at Chiefess Kapiolani School in a tsunami drill Wednesday (Oct 23) 8 a.m. until completed. Students will cross Kinoole Street near the Office of Aging. Please drive with caution and expect some delays. Police will be on-hand to promote safety and ensure the smooth flow of traffic […]

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November events for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

October 23, 2019

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture, After Dark in the Park talks, stewardship programs and opportunities to explore the Kahuku Unit during November 2019.

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Award-Winning Broadway songstress to perform in two KPO fundraising concerts

October 23, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE Allison Blackwell Kailua-Kona—The Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra (KPO), is excited to announce “First You Dream”— two fundraising concerts featuring Broadway songstress Allison Blackwell on Saturday, November 2, 2019, and Sunday, November 3, 2019, from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm, at a Private Estate in Kailua-Kona. Presented in association with the Hoku Concert Series, these […]

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Search Advisory Committee formed for the Institute for Astronomy director search

October 22, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE The search for the next director of the University of HawaiÊ»i Institute for Astronomy is officially underway. UH Mānoa Provost Michael Bruno has selected a Search Advisory Committee, listed below, who will oversee the process. The committee will recommend finalists to Bruno, who will then recommend a selectee to UH President David Lassner. […]

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Student art contest where winners receive unique savings accounts

October 22, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE Students participating in the Nā ‘Ōpio o Puna Art Contest have an opportunity to save for success through individual development accounts (IDA) awarded to the top three winners. Hawai‘i County’s KÄ«lauea eruption recovery team is partnering with Hawaiian Community Assets (HCA) and its community development institution, Hawaii Community Lending, to provide these savings […]

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A Hele-On Bus pulls up to the newly renovated Mooheau Bus Terminal. (Photo courtesy of the Mayor's Office)

Mass Transit to stop sales at baseyard; all sales to be at Moʻoheau Bus Terminal

October 22, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE The County of Hawai’i Mass Transit Agency is stopping all sales at its Hilo Baseyard effective November 15, 2019, and all in-person sales of bus passes and taxi coupons will be done at the MoÊ»oheau Bus Terminal. The change is being made for the convenience of Mass Transit’s customers, because the location of […]

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Hawaii Island Humane Society Howl’ween events in East and West Hawaii

October 22, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Island Humane Society is readying plans for its annual Howl’ween events slated for Saturday, October 26 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at The Shops at Mauna Lani and on Wednesday, October 30 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at PETCO Hilo. 2019 Howl’ween Dog Walk at The Shops at Mauna […]

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Temporary one-way traffic near St. Joseph Church Sunday (Oct 20)

October 22, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE To accommodate parishioners attending the “Installation Mass” celebration and fellowship gathering at St. Joseph Catholic Church, there will be a temporary one-way traffic pattern on Kapi’olani Street. Traffic will be allowed to flow in the Puna, or southeasterly, direction on Kapi’olani Street, between Waianuenue Avenue to Haili Street. The one-way traffic pattern will […]

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Little Fire Ants Awareness Forum in West Hawaii Thursday (Oct 24)

October 22, 2019

This community forum will focus on one of the world’s top 100 most invasive species, the Little Fire Ant (LFA).

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‘Coffee with a Cop’ in Kona Tuesday (Oct 22)

October 21, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE The “Kona Community Policing Coffee with a Cop” event takes place Tuesday (October 22) from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Kahalu’u beach park in Kona, located at 78-6702 Ali’i Dr. “Coffee with a Cop” encourages community members to get to know their police officers over a cup of coffee. This casual […]

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Kona man is charged with terroristic threatening from a standoff with police

October 21, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE Richard Gorloff On (October 10) Kona Patrol Officers responded to a reported terroristic threatening via telephone at an Ahulani Street address in Kailua-Kona. Upon attempting to make contact with the suspect, he refused to exit the home and made several threats related to setting fire to the residence. The HawaiÊ»i Police Department Special […]

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