Kilauea News

Thirty-five years ago, inspired by its dramatic surroundings, Volcano Art Center founders began 'to promote, develop and perpetuate the artistic and cultural heritage of Hawai'i's people and environment.' And so began the center's mission to bring visual, literary and performing arts to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

If ever there was a job that was made for a particular person or person made for a job, it would be Trink Martin as Kaua`i Economic Opportunity, Inc.'s homeless outreach worker.

There's more than chocolate at Menehune Mac's new Gourmet Hawaiian Boutique at Ala Moana Center, between Dior and Neiman Marcus.

Kaua'i Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. yesterday issued a disaster declaration following last weekend's damaging rains and flooding.

A visit to Kilauea can bring a sense of awe and appreciation for the earth's volcanoes.

Seventeen people were evacuated via inflatable boat as the Hanalei River flooded yesterday, Kauai officials said.

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the flash flood warning for Kauai until 7:45 PM.

Kauai mayor Bernard Carvalho, Jr. has authorized Parks and Recreation officials to open the Kilauea Neighborhood Center for use as an emergency shelter as a result of the flooding and road closures.

KKCR Kaua`i Community Radio station's fall membership drive, which runs through Nov.

The Los Angeles International Children's Film Festival, featuring films from around the world made especially for children and animation workshops led by Dreamworks and Pixar animators, will take place Nov.13-15 on Kaua`i. The kick-off will take place Friday evening at Common Ground in Kilauea, including a 90-minute highlight reel of various films ...

In one of the largest legal settlements in Hawaii in recent years, the families of seven people killed in the Kaloko Dam tragedy and several Kauai property owners will receive $25 million in an out-of court settlement, The Advertiser has learned.

VOLCANO, Big Island >> Erupting Kilauea volcano is sending dozens of small lava flows to the ocean.

Creeping lava is no longer threatening a public viewing area near Kalapana, but officials said there's still plenty of activity from the Kilauea eruption, now in its 27th year.

The amount of money in the settlement remains secret, while owner James Pflueger still faces criminal charges By Craig Gima LIHUE>> The families of seven people who died in the Ka Loko Dam breach on March 14, 2006, and property owners who suffered damage reached a settlement with the state, dam owner James Pflueger and the Mary Lucas Trust, and ...

LIHU'E, Kaua'i - The father of one of the seven people killed by the March 14, 2006, Kaloko Dam breach said a monetary settlement agreed to yesterday will not make up for the loss of his daughter's life.

Nine schoolchildren avoided injury yesterday when their small schoolbus overturned after being struck by a car in Hilo, Hawaii County police said.

The Big Island of Hawaii is vastly underrated. If it's nightlife you're after, go to Maui for a couple of nights before landing here-in many non-resort towns, restaurants close by 9 p.m., which is indicative of the early to bed, early to rise and surf local lifestyle.

Musician Keli`i Kaneali`i found his authentic voice on Kaua`i. So it's not surprising that his first solo CD since departing 10 years ago as the Hawaiian half of the popular musical duo Hapa is named, simply, "Kaua`i." "One of the reasons why I took so long is I wanted to get my own style," Kaneali`i said.

Maui police have identified a 45-year-old man who was fatally shot Sunday in Kaupo as Alan Vegas of Kaupo.

A 22-year-old man was critically injured Monday after falling from the top of a 40 ft.