State officials said that eight more people have been cited for loitering in the East Rift Eruption Zone in Puna on Hawaii island, seven of them in the last 24 hours, bringing the total, so far, to about 90 since early May. Read more
The U.S. Geological Survey reported a collapse event with energy equal to a 5.5 magnitude earthquake occurred at Halemaumau Crater at 6:41 a.m. today. There is no tsunami threat to Hawaii island. Read more
The Kilauea eruption — which began May 3 and has destroyed more than 700 homes — “most likely” could continue for months to years. Read more
The federal government has approved $3.5 million in grant funding to the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to help pay for cleanup efforts in areas of Hawaii island affected by the Kilauea eruption, according to U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz. Read more
Two harrowing incidents in the past two months have thrust the term “lava bomb” into the consciousness of casual volcano watchers around the state and across the country. Read more
Pahoa Community Center will serve as a dual polling place on primary election day for Lower Puna residents whose precincts have been heavily affected by Kilauea’s ongoing volcanic eruption. Read more
The state agrees with Hawaii County that it’s time to kill a land purchase in Puna that was started before the property was made worthless by lava inundation. Read more
Hawaii island’s hotel occupancy dropped in June by its largest amount in almost five years as the continuing eruption of Kilauea Volcano kept visitors away. Read more
Currently, only helicopter and boat-tour passengers — paying about $250 each — are able to see the lava in person. Read more
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The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported today that the lava flow from Kilauea’s Lower East Rift Zone was last observed 0.3 mile from Pohoiki boat ramp at Isaac Hale Park. Read more
The Disaster Recovery Center on Hawaii island serving individuals affected by the Kilauea eruption is closing on Sundays, starting this Sunday, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Read more
Hawaii’s lava boat tour industry had a rough day — literally — Wednesday, two days after an explosion beneath the surface of the ocean hurled hot rocks like mortars that injured 23 passengers during a ride off Kapoho Monday. Read more
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported another “collapse explosion” event from Halemaumau Crater at 1:28 a.m. Wednesday. Read more
The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency today said certain Leilani Estates residents may qualify for one month of rental assistance upon reinspection of their properties. Read more
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved more than $4.7 million for the U.S. Geological Survey’s Volcano Hazards Program to be included in an appropriations package, according to Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa. Read more
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported another “collapse explosion” event from Halemaumau Crater at 1:28 a.m. today that resulted in a lava flow increase into Leilani Estates, destroying one structure. Read more
While chances of the seismic activity at Kilauea reaching catastrophic levels are very slim, a community meeting in Pahala seeks to keep everyone informed and prepared. Read more
Lava Ocean Tours, the lava boat operator whose 23 passengers were injured Monday morning by lava bombs, had a prior history of passenger lawsuits and had been previously fined by the state for lava tour boat violations. Read more
Hawaii island tour boat operators plan to continue taking visitors to see lava, but will follow the Coast Guard’s revised policy and stay farther away after an explosion caused molten rock to barrel through the roof of a vessel, injuring 23 people. Read more
Hawaii County Civil Defense and other agencies will hold a community briefing this week at the Pahala Community Center to address the various scenarios of a possible explosive event at Halemaumau. Read more
The lava tour boat Hot Spot was inside the 300-meter (328-yard) safety zone established by the U.S. Coast Guard when the so-called lava bomb hit the boat, according to the Hawaii County Fire Department. Read more
