Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park News
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June 2025 Notice of Flight Operations
June 5, 2025 | 11:04 am
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for June 2025.
Kīlauea summit viewing area has reopened in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
May 28, 2025 | 9:37 am
An observation deck at Kīlauea volcano’s summit that provides panoramic views of the caldera has reopened in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
June 2025 events & updates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
May 13, 2025 | 9:28 am
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for June 2025.
May 2025 Notice of Flight Operations
May 1, 2025 | 9:51 am
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for May 2025:
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.