THE GOVERNMENT NEWS DESKPERMANENT NPS STORY ARCHIVE
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The iconic Hōlei Sea Arch in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has collapsed into the Pacific Ocean, marking the latest transformation of the park’s remote and rugged coastline.
Official NPS sourceHawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has reopened most areas along Kīlauea summit, and Kahuku Unit following Hurricane Nolo.
Official NPS sourceHawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will temporarily close most park areas ahead of Tropical Storm Nolo, which is forecast to bring heavy rain, flooding and strong, damaging winds to Hawaiʻi Island.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Ecologist Stacey Kehaulani Torigoe will receive the prestigious National Park Service 2026 Director’s Award for Natural Resource Management. The Director’s Award recognizes the outstanding contributions of National Park Service staff in understanding, protecting, and managing natural and cultural resources in and around national parks.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces park programs for October 2026:
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The Kahuku Unit in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will reopen to visitors on Thursday, September 3 after being closed due to damage from heavy rain and strong winds during Hurricane Lala.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for September 2026:
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Most of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is now open following temporary closures due to a hurricane, a tropical storm and heavy rain that reduced fire risk.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has partially reopened some areas along Kīlauea summit following recent storms.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, including the Kahuku Unit, will temporarily close Friday, August 21 by 5 p.m. ahead of a new storm system that could again bring torrential rainfall and high winds to Hawaiʻi Island as early as Saturday.
Official NPS sourcePark rangers reopened Crater Rim Drive West from the park entrance to Uēkahuna at the summit of Kīlauea volcano around 10 a.m. Monday morning, August 17, following a multi-day hurricane closure.
Official NPS sourceHawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is planning parkwide closures ahead of Tropical Storm Lala which is forecast to bring heavy rains, flooding and strong damaging winds to Hawaiʻi Island.
Official NPS sourceawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for August 2026.
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It's our birthday month! Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces park programs for August 2026:
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for July 2026.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for June 2026:
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park invites the community to share feedback on the Comprehensive Site Management Plan and Environmental Assessment (Plan/EA) for the Kahuku Unit.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for June 2026.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for May 2026:
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Firefighters plan to burn two small piles of accumulated vegetation, mostly coconut palm fronds and coconuts, in the Kahuku-Pōhue coastal area of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park May 5 through May 8, 2026.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for May 2026.
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Work to replace the deteriorating bridge into Nāhuku lava tube in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will start Thursday, April 23. The lava tube will remain open, but entrance and exit will be on the east (or “exit”) end only.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is preparing for the next eruption of Kīlauea volcano (episode 44), increased visitation, and the potential for lava fountains and a wind shift from the south.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for April 2026:
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for April 2026. Photos available upon request.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park reopened some sections Wednesday morning, March 18, but other areas remain closed until further notice due to major storm and volcanic impacts.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park closed Saturday, March 14 due to severe weather and remains closed through Sunday, March 15 due to power outages, downed power lines, fallen trees, flooding and other storm-related damage.
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The following closures are in effect at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park due to severe weather forecast to bring heavy rain, strong damaging winds and a flood watch:
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has reopened Crater Rim Drive West from the park entrance to Kilauea Military Camp. Park staff are working with heavy equipment and hand tools to clear major amounts of volcanic ash, rock and glass (tephra) from roadways, overlooks and other areas around the summit of Kīlauea.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is working with the National Park Service Office of Health and Safety and the Hawai‘i Department of Health after a person confirmed to have measles visited the park March 3.
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Kīlauea summit in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is temporarily closed due to hazardous amounts of tephra (volcanic rock, ash and glass particles) falling over Kīlauea summit. Highway 11 is closed between mile markers 24 and 40 due to dangerous road conditions.
Official NPS sourceNational Park Service personnel responded to an incident on Feb. 26 in a closed area on the east side of Kīlauea caldera within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The volcano was not erupting at the time of the incident.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for March 2026:
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for March 2026:
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for February 2026:
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for February 2026:
Official NPS sourceThe Kīlauea Overlook parking lot is temporarily closed effective immediately to protect a nesting nēnē (Hawaiian geese) family with two goslings. The closure includes the parking lot, surrounding areas, and the pit toilet. The action is intended to prevent vehicle strikes and reduce disturbance to the birds.
Official NPS sourceHawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Announces flight operations for January 2026:
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January kicks off the new year off with a flurry of special events! It’s Volcano Awareness Month, ten 2026 fee-free dates have been announced, and park ranger programs at Kīlauea and Kahuku are going strong. Plan ahead for these events:
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As the holidays approach and Kīlauea nears its next eruption, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park rangers offer these tips to keep everyone safe:
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Mauna Loa Road past Kīpukapuaulu and Hilina Pali Road beyond the Maunaiki Trailhead are now open due to reduced fire danger. Park managers closed the roads to vehicles in late July due to elevated fire danger during persistently dry weather.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for December 2025.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for December 2025.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for October 2025.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for September 2025
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for September 2025.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for August 2025:
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Mauna Loa Road past Kīpukapuaulu and Hilina Pali Road past the Maunaiki Trailhead will temporarily close Wednesday, July 30 to vehicles due elevated fire danger resulting from persistently dry weather. Pedestrians and non-motorized bicycles are allowed on both roads.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for August 2025.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for July 2025.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for July 2025.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park first responders rescued a male visitor who fell 30 feet from a steep cliff after venturing off Byron Ledge Trail Wednesday night, June 11.
Official NPS sourceHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for June 2025.
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An observation deck at Kīlauea volcano’s summit that provides panoramic views of the caldera has reopened in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for June 2025.
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A variety of National Park Service (NPS) employees, volunteers and partners were honored at a ceremony to Celebrate America’s National Parks and the Dedication of Those Who Serve.
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