Kilauea lit a fire in filmmaker
Madame Pele, the fire goddess of Hawaiian legend, is often described as balancing destruction and creation. Mick Kalber knows this too well. Read more
2018 Volcanoes
Kilauea update: glow deep in fissure 8 no longer visible
The U.S. Geological Survey detected a glow coming from deep within the fissure 8 cone on Saturday morning, but the glow was no longer observed during this morning’s overflight. Read more
Volcanoes park reopening good news for Big Island
The Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, having taken its first steps toward recovery in the wake of extensive damages caused by the Kilauea eruption, has set a reopening date of Sept. 22, National Public Lands Day, for some of its main attractions. Read more
Hawaii island’s $671 million lava-recovery plan needs tough debate
Hawaii County and state officials are trying to figure out how to address the problems wrought by Kilauea’s three-month, particularly violent volcanic eruptive phase, one that has overwhelmed even an island that is somewhat resigned to Mother Nature’s upheavals. Read more
Mayor Harry Kim pushes his limits amid Big Island disaster
Many people worry that leading Hawaii island through the volcanic eruption disaster that began in May could kill Mayor Harry Kim. The 78-year-old doesn’t believe that, even though he’s been hospitalized twice since the eruption began. Read more
Big Island residents hopeful pause in Kilauea Volcano flow will last
Scientists at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on Friday downgraded the threat from Kilauea Volcano from the highest level of a “warning” to a “watch” following three weeks of decreasing activity. Read more
Volcanoes park sees increase in visits to less popular areas
The closure of the main area of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has prompted more people to visit the less frequented Kahuku Unit, leading to more resources being directed into that area. Read more
Lava insurance paying off for Puna geothermal plant owner
The majority owner of the geothermal power plant idled by lava on Hawaii island recently reported that it is stuck with an initial $3 million revenue loss but expects further losses will be covered by insurance. Read more
Visitors to less popular area of Hawaii Volcanoes grow tenfold
The closure of the main area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has prompted more people to visit the less-frequented Kahuku Unit, leading to more resources being directed into that area. Read more
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Volcano alert level for Kilauea lowered to watch
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has lowered the volcano alert level for ground-based hazards to a watch from a warning due to diminished eruption activity at the Kilauea summit and lower East Rift Zone. Read more
FEMA, SBA assistance deadline for Big Isle residents extended
Officials have extended the deadline for Hawaii County residents to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for disaster assistance for losses resulting from the Kilauea eruptions and earthquakes to Sept.12. Read more
Eruptive activity remains low at Kilauea summit and East Rift Zone
Activity remains at reduced levels at the Kilauea summit as well as the Lower East Rift Zone, according to the U.S. Geological Survey this morning. Read more
Political snits snarl recovery from Big Isle eruption disaster
House Speaker Scott Saiki and Finance Chairwoman Sylvia Luke are out of line in their political bullying of Big Island officials trying to recover from an ongoing volcanic disaster that has crippled a major quadrant of the island. Read more
Big Isle must face economic threats
As a tourism destination, Hawaii always enjoyed its cachet as an exotic location that’s safe and comfortable for visitors. Read more
Big Island jewelry artist finds new start after Kilauea eruption
Irmalia Johnson lost her property and at least a third of her income to the ongoing Kilauea eruption, but her optimistic attitude speaks more of perseverance than loss. Read more
SBA has approved $25M in Kilauea disaster-related loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration said Friday it has approved more than $25 million in federal disaster loans for Hawaii businesses and residents affected by the Kilauea eruption. Read more
SBA has approved $25M in Kilauea disaster-related loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration said today it has approved more than $25 million in federal disaster loans for Hawaii businesses and residents affected by the Kilauea eruption. Read more
Volcano House reservation doesn’t mean hotel is open
Kokua Line has received several questions about Volcano House, the historic hotel overlooking Kilauea’s Halemaumau Crater. It has been closed since mid-May, along with Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, because of the eruption. Read more
4.3 magnitude earthquake shakes Kilauea’s south flank
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported a 4.3 magnitude earthquake on the south flank of Kilauea at 6:51 a.m. today. There is no tsunami threat to Hawaii island. Read more
Towns closest to Big Isle’s Kīlauea eruption struggle to attract visitors
The Volcano Art Center, a nonprofit gallery and learning center inside the Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, sold about $70,000 a month worth of artwork and other merchandise last year and was expecting 2018 to be even better. Read more
Hawaii island’s visitor decline is felt throughout its communities
News of a slowdown in the 3-month-old Kilauea volcanic eruption has brought a glimmer of relief to the Big Island’s tourism industry. Read more
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