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10.9M cubic yards of lava ejected during Episode 31 of Kīlauea summit eruption
Inclined lava fountains from north vent within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater inside the Big Island volcano’s caldera ejected molten rock 1,000 feet eastward toward the center of the crater for much of the 12.6 hours the latest eruptive episode.August 23, 2025 · 10:12 AM HST
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August 23, 2025 · 10:12 AM
10.9M cubic yards of lava ejected during Episode 31 of Kīlauea summit eruption
Inclined lava fountains from north vent within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater inside the Big Island volcano’s caldera ejected molten rock 1,000 feet eastward toward the center of the crater for much of the 12.6 hours the latest eruptive episode.
August 23, 2025 · 5:01 AM
Hawaiʻi County Police Commission explores strategies for filling police chief vacancy
Police Commission Chair Rick Robinson said Reed Mahuna, who will serve as interim chief beginning Sept. 1, can be in that position for as long as necessary.
August 23, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Animal control operations on Big Island to target feral goats, sheep, mouflon
DLNR’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife will be leading these operations in places within critical habitat areas for endangered birds, specifically the palila.
August 23, 2025 · 1:38 AM
Police seek Mountain View woman missing since morning of Aug. 21
27-year-old Kendra Lynn Masang was last seen the morning of Aug. 21 at a residence on Hibiscus Street in Mountain View. Have you seen her?
August 23, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Community encouraged to help Fill A Police Cruiser and collect food for those in need
A blue and white marked police cruiser will be stationed in front of Kona Costco, where customers and the general public can donate.
August 22, 2025 · 4:48 PM
UPDATE: Water use restriction continues for residents from Āhualoa to Pōhākea in Hāmākua
Extension of the water restriction is because of a suspected second water main break; crews are working to repair the problem.
August 22, 2025 · 3:12 PM
Episode 31 of ongoing summit eruption underway at Big Island’s Kīlauea volcano
Lava began fountaining from the north vent within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater at 2:04 p.m., with molten rock ejecting about 100 feet high, feeding multiple lava streams by 2:15 p.m. onto the crater floor.
August 22, 2025 · 3:00 PM
University of Hawaiʻi Foundation shatters fundraising records
Nearly $172 million was given during fiscal year 2025, by nearly 18,000 donors, that will fuel student scholarships, faculty and academic research and more throughout the university’s statewide 10-campus system.
August 22, 2025 · 2:06 PM
Big Island man accused of sexually assaulting 10-year-old girl
Kaulana Awa‘a Sr. was indicted by a Hilo Grand Jury on felony charges that included abuse of a household member.
August 22, 2025 · 1:38 PM
Hawai‘i Fire investigates suspicious structure fire in Puna
Believing the origin of the fire to be suspicious, the battalion chief on scene requested fire inspectors to perform an investigation.
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This week’s got it all, Big Island — a radioactive reptile on the rampage brings his diverse character to the silverscreen in Hilo, an emotional evening event will fill waters in West Hawai’i with a soft glow to remember loved ones who passed and and an epic paniolo-style BBQ and music festival in Waimea will satisfy your taste-buds and pique your curiosity about a new cultural TV series. Check out our top 10 things to do on the island now!
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August 10, 2025 · 11:34 AM
Kīlauea Volcano Episode 30 remains at a pause, likely to continue next week
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10.9M cubic yards of lava ejected during Episode 31 of Kīlauea summit eruption
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Episode 31 of ongoing summit eruption underway at Big Island’s Kīlauea volcano
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Four Maui County educators receive grants from Hawai‘i Education Association
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Episode 31 of ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption ejects 10.9M cubic yards of lava
Inclined lava fountains from north vent within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater inside the Big Island volcano’s caldera shot molten rock 1,000 feet eastward toward the center of the crater for much of the 12.6 hours the latest eruptive episode.
Kauaʻi Planning department seeking artists for Battle of Hanapēpē monument
The Kauaʻi County Planning Department invites artists, designers, and architects to design a lasting monument honoring the victims of the 1924 Battle of Hanapēpē.
Scheduled Kaua‘i lane closures on state roadways for Aug. 23-29
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Will any of these planned closures impact your commute or fun? Take a look and plan ahead now.
University of Hawaiʻi Foundation sets new fundraising record in fiscal year 2025
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