Maunaloa

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Maunaloa erupting after a nearly 40-year slumber has been an exciting moment for longtime backcountry hiker Kawika Singson. The Native Hawaiian grew up on Hawaiʻi Island’s Hāmākua Coast and graduated from Honoka’a High School in 1981.

Maunaloa’s first eruption in almost four decades is over. And nearby Kīlauea has also gone quiet. Geologist Matt Patrick said that while the volcanoes have distinct magma systems, it is possible they affected one another. HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote has more.

The Chair of the State Senate Ways and Means Committee discusses the recent hearings over the botched awarding of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority marketing contract; the USGS shares what it might mean now that both the Maunaloa and Kīlauea eruptions have stopped; and a Hawaiʻi Island backcountry hiker talks about his experiences trekking around the Maunaloa area

The U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said in a statement Tuesday that Kīlauea is no longer erupting. The agency followed with a separate statement declaring Maunaloa is no longer erupting.

While the eruption doesn’t currently pose a threat to any homes or structures, it does serve as a reminder for Hawaiʻi Island property owners to review their insurance coverage.

The passing of Abigail Kawānanakoa is announced on the steps of ʻIolani Palace; the State reminds Hawaiʻi Island homeowners to review their insurance policy in light of the Maunaloa eruption; and two Big Island conservation scientists talk about their experience working on a film for The Pope

As many people travel to see the Maunaloa eruption, cultural practitioners hope that understanding the cultural context of this event will lead to an appreciation of Maunaloa as a sacred space of wonder and meaning.

Many people are breathing a sigh of relief after officials declared lava is no longer an imminent threat to the main highway across the Big Island. The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation says it's still prepared for a full or partial overrun of the road.

Department of Transportation Ed Sniffen declares Maunaloa has slowed enough to make viewing route safe; Lanihuli Kanahele of the Kanaka'ole Foundation explains cultural significance of Pele and Maunaloa; Hawaiʻi Theater for Youth presents The Pa'akai We Bring