Mauna Loa Eruption Day 3: Lava crosses Old Kona Highway

At approximately 11 p.m. Tuesday, the leading edge of the Mauna Loa lava flow crossed Old Kona Highway, a dirt road that crosses the Mauna Loa Forest Reserve, according to the Hawai’i State Department of Land and Natural Resources.

   

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Big Island’s new attraction: Mauna Loa spewing red-glowing lava against black skies By Nathan Christophel

Monday night, Khalil Blake’s gaze was glued to the massive lava field on Mauna Loa’s unpopulated northeast flank as it glowed a brilliant bright red against the pitch black sky.

A towering plume of smoke and other volcanic emissions soared over fissure 3, which featured three fountains spewing molten rock into the air. Once the lava landed, it snaked down the mountainside.

   

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Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park invites Big Island to Holidays in Kahuku

Come celebrate this weekend with Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park as it marks its 25th anniversary of supporting the park and rings in the holidays at the same time.

Holidays in Kahuku will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3. The free community event will be hosted in the park’s Kahuku Unit and feature crafts for sale, food vendors, free shave ice and face painting for the keiki. The following lineup of performers also will provide entertainment:

   

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Action 4 Animals to host Howling Meowing Holidays adoption event

Are you looking to find a furry friend for your keiki, someone special or even yourself this holiday season? Action 4 Animals – A4A has just what you need.

Action 4 Animals – A4A will host the Howling Meowing Holidays animal adoption event and silent auction Dec. 3 at the Cooper Center on Wright Road in Volcano Village. The adoption event is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the silent auction running from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

   

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Waimea Christmas Twilight Parade to have new, longer route

The 62nd Waimea Christmas Twilight Parade is scheduled this weekend and the Big Island is invited to experience the holiday with a child’s cheer.

This year’s parade theme is ‘He Kalikimaka Ho‘oli Keiki’ – A Children’s Christmas Cheer. The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 3 and will feature a new, longer route. The new route is intended to allow spectators to be able to safely spread out. Those who plan to attend are urged to find a watching spot early.

   

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