Hawai‘i News
UPDATE: Mauna Loa lava flow only 4.5 miles from Saddle Road
New webcam videos from USGS shows fissure 3 and new fissure 4 is feeding lava flows downslope to the north/northeast. Fissure 3 is feeding the largest lava flow.
Monthly siren test coming Dec. 1
HI-EMA: Hawaiʻi has the largest single integrated Outdoor Siren Warning System for Public Safety in the world.
Lava from fissure 3 crosses Mauna Loa Observatory Road
The lava from the Mauna Loa eruption is on the move with flow from its fissure 3 crossing the Mauna Loa Observatory Road overnight, according to USGS Volcanoes.
Morning flight over Mauna Loa shows lava flows in Northeast Rift Zone
The first flight over the volcano was conducted at about 6:30 a.m. on Monday and it confirmed that the eruption of Mauna Loa has migrated from the summit to the Northeast Rift Zone.
Mauna Loa UPDATE: Lava flowing down northeast flank; no immediate threat to communities
The National Weather Service has issued an Ashfall Advisory for all districts of Hawaiʻi Island through today. Trace amounts of ashfall and volcanic gas is expected.
Big Island’s Mauna Loa began erupting Sunday evening for first time in 38 years
At this time, lava flows are contained within the summit area of Mauna Loa and are not threatening downslope communities on the Big Island, but residents at risk from lava flows should review their preparedness.
Permit or hunting license needed to enter Big Island’s Narnia
The Department of Land and Natural Resources is working to curb illegal hiking in an area known as Narnia.
Amended legislation to support female Native Hawaiian survivors passed US Senate
Native Hawaiian women have been unable to access critical resources included in the Violence Against Women Act, but a recently passed amendment to the law will make it possible.
New videos provide tips to fight back against garden pests and diseases
Topics covered include proper methods for sharing sweet potato, recognizing banana bunchy top virus and disposal of different kinds of contaminated plant materials.
Work continues on Kapa‘a roundabout project; additional closures scheduled
Intermittent one-lane closures are planned during the week to allow road reconstruction at the roundabout. Other portions of the three roadways also will be closed and detours will be in place.
High surf warning issued for portions of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau; wind advisory also in effect
Dangerous surf of 20 to 25 feet is forecast along north-facing shores.
National Weather Service advises against hosting outdoor Thanksgiving dinners due to severe weather
A severe weather forecast has been issued for the entire state starting tonight through Thanksgiving Day.
Governor-elect Green announces appointments of 8 women to his administration
For his chief of staff, Hawaiʻi Governor-elect Josh Green selected Brooke Wilson, who had served in the same position when he was Hawaiʻi’s lieutenant governor.
Strong northeast winds, significant north swell possible on Thanksgiving
You might want to change any plans you have outside on Turkey Day.
Brush fire on Big Island continues to burn with high winds hindering firefighters
Fire crews continue to battle a brush fire in Pāhala that is not contained and has now reached nearly 100 acres.
Firefighters to resume battling growing brush fire on Big Island Monday morning
Capt. Chris Carvalho with the Hawaiʻi Fire Department said about 30 volunteers arrived to help battle the brush fire.
State honors two volunteers posthumously who helped start Big Island’s Waimea Nature Park
Leningrad Elarionoff and Carol Hendricks were posthumously awarded the DLNR & YOU Citizen Conservationist Award during an event Friday at the Waimea Nature Park on the Big Island.
New chainsaw drone device being put to the test in fight against rapid ʻōhiʻa death
The device is now being put to the test, sampling tree branch samples for diagnostic laboratory testing and other purposes.
Majestic banyan collapses along Hilo’s iconic road adorned with celebrity-planted trees
Invasive wasps are killing the decades-old banyans along the iconic road in Hilo on the Big Island.
Short documentary on saving forest birds released by Haleakalā National Park
Haleakalā National Park released a new film, Heart of Maui. This 7.5 minute documentary follows two biologists working to save Hawaiʻi’s critically endangered forest birds. The film describes the cause of the birds’ catastrophic decline and what is at risk if action is not taken soon.
