Big Island Now

Volcano Watch: Kīlauea Episode 43 reaches new lava fountain height record, causes tephra fallout on nearby communities

Kīlauea has erupted episodically within the summit caldera since Dec. 23, 2024. Episode 43 lava fountaining happened for just ...
Maui Now

Update: Episode 43 of Kīlauea eruption ends, tephra and ash blown into surrounding areas

Update: Episode 43 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption ended at 6:21 p.m. on March 10, 2026, and the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption is currently paused. Tephra fall has been reported outside of the ...
Outside

Hawaii’s Hilo to Volcano Ultramarathon Begins Saturday

The 50-kilometer (31-mile) Hilo to Volcano Ultramarathon is set to begin Saturday on the Big Island of Hawaii, according to UltraRunning Online. From the bayside town of Hilo, racers will ...
Big Island Now

Kīlauea Photo Gallery: Lava fountains, volcano plume and traffic

Episode 43 of the Kīlauea eruption caused Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park to close, backed up traffic on Highway 11 and produced a volcanic plume that covered the sun, turning it red. The National ...

Hawaii braces for powerful kona storm bringing heavy rain and strong winds

State’s governor declared emergency as islands face extreme weather and Big Island volcano Kilauea erupts ...