Kilauea’s eruption resumes with 330-foot lava fountains
Geologists said “episode 9” of the ongoing eruption began at 10:16 a.m. today with large lava fountains emerging from Halemaumau’s north vent. Read more
Geologists said “episode 9” of the ongoing eruption began at 10:16 a.m. today with large lava fountains emerging from Halemaumau’s north vent. Read more
The Hawaii Police Department says Mira died Monday evening at Queen’s Medical Center on Oahu. An autopsy has been ordered to determine her exact cause of death. Read more
Sewage in Keaukaha is leaching into groundwater 10 times faster than previously believed, according to a study by University of Hawaii scientists. Read more
Police responded to the incident at about 10:30 a.m. Sunday on Highway 11, just below the Kamehameha Schools campus in Keaau. Read more
Mayor Kimo Alameda said he is willing to put county funds toward landscaping along Banyan Drive — in particular, for removing a banyan tree across from Reeds Bay Beach Park that was damaged in 2023 by a fire. Read more
Opponents of Wesley Segawa’s appointment pointed to a 2004 court case in which he pleaded no contest to money laundering after he violated campaign finance laws by donating more than $60,000 to several politicians. Read more
All recent eruption activity is within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Read more
Severe weather swept across Oahu on Thursday, causing widespread damage, road hazards and temporary closures. Strong wind toppled trees onto busy roads, damaging several vehicles. Read more
The motion to dismiss was filed by Honolulu attorney Keith Shigetomi on behalf of Ekolu Keolanui, who is charged withmurder in the July 19, 2019, death of Sable Marie Keffer-Young. Read more
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Clint Jordan Lopaka Nahooikaika Borge, 41, of Pahoa was arrested Thursday on a federal grand jury indictment that charges him with one count of engaging in a child exploitation enterprise. Read more
In a final update on power restoration efforts this week, the company said tonight that fewer than 1% of its roughly 471,600 customers remained without power. Read more
The woman has been identified as Jahnya Serquina-Octubre of Mountain View. Read more
Lava from this episode covered over half of the crater floor within the southern part of the summit caldera. Read more
All three Mauna Kea bills — SB 6, HB 143 and SB 769 — have been referred to multiple committees in their respective chambers, but no hearings have been scheduled for any of them. Read more
Parking lots that were free to use two years ago now have parking rates as high as $25 an hour, residents say. Read more
A letter says Banyan Drive Management will vacate the premises Sunday and has issued a formal notice to vacate to all occupants of the former Country Club Condominium Hotel. Read more
All current and recent eruption activity has been within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, geologists said. Read more
State Agriculture Director Sharon Hurd described the department’s progress in spending $10 million allocated in 2024 by the Legislature to the department via Act 231. Read more
From the outside the 148-room building appears to be gone after months of demolition work. In truth, some underground infrastructure remains, but that likely will be gone soon. Read more
HVO said no unusual activity has been observed along Kilauea’s East Rift Zone or Southwest Rift Zone. Read more
This marks the beginning of the fifth episode of the current eruption that began on Dec. 23, following the most recent pause that started Saturday. Read more