Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park News
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes NP premieres Kūpuna Talk Story videos during National Park Week and Merrie Monarch Festival
April 18, 2025 | 9:26 am
To celebrate both National Park Week and the Merrie Monarch Festival, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will debut a new video series that features community kūpuna (elders) sharing knowledge through native traditions.
May 2025 events & updates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
April 16, 2025 | 4:13 pm
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for May 2025:
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park releases body worn camera footage from March 4, 2025, officer involved shooting
April 3, 2025 | 12:42 pm
As part of the National Park Service’s established protocol regarding officer-involved shootings, Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park has released body worn camera footage from a March 4, 2025, officer involved shooting.
April 2025 Notice of Flight Operations
March 31, 2025 | 11:21 am
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces updated flight operations for April 2025:
April 2025 events & updates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
March 21, 2025 | 8:09 am
There is a lot happening at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park in April! Celebrate National Park Week and enjoy a fee-free day, check out Kahuku, and drive safely – there is a lot of construction at the summit! Photos available for download.
Law enforcement-involved shooting at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
March 5, 2025 | 1:45 pm
On March 4 around 6 p.m., an officer-involved shooting occurred in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park at the Nāmakanipaio Campground. Hawai‘i Police Department was also on scene.
February 2025 Notice of Flight Operations
January 31, 2025 | 1:17 pm
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for February 2025:
February 2025 events & updates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
January 14, 2025 | 9:49 am
The shortest month has plenty happening in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park! Kīlauea Visitor Center closes for renovation, the first Artist in Residence of 2025 arrives, disaster recovery projects continue, and more.
Park implores visitors to keep children close, stay out of closed areas and away from cliff edges
December 26, 2024 | 2:56 pm
As families watched lava glow within Kaluapele at sunset last night, a shocking scene unfolded in a closed area beyond the post-and-cable barrier at Kīlauea Overlook.
Lava and crowds return to Kīlauea summit for the holidays
December 23, 2024 | 11:55 am
Lava returned to the summit of Kīlauea volcano in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park early Monday morning, creating an enthralling site along the crater rim – and crowded overlooks, full parking lots and busy roads.