Hawaii News Monitor

"Volcano Watch:  New research offers clues to Kilauea's changing lava fountaining heights." Views expressed in this Hawaii Island, Maui, and Kauai news update are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 08 August 2026, 1600 HST (09 August 2026, 0200 UTC). Content and Source:  "BigIslandNow.com." URL--https://bigislandnow.com/ Please check URL or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://hawaiinewsmonitor.blogspot.com). Subscribe to our Newsletter Stay in-the-know with daily or weekly headlines delivered straight to your inbox. Big Island News  August 8, 2026 · 1:00 PM Volcano Watch: New research offers clues to Kīlaueaʻs changing lava fountaining heights Scientists at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory are tracking changes in Kīlauea’s magma chemistry, which could provide insights into the varying heights of lava fountains and indicate a new period of taller fountains. August 8, 2026 · 11:00 AM 3 year...

"Several state commissions appointments announced by Governor Green." Views expressed in this Hawaii Island, Maui, and Kauai news update are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 08 August 2026, 0231 UTC. Content and Source:  "BigIslandNow.com. URL--https://bigislandnow.com/ Please check URL or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://hawaiinewsmonitor.blogspot.com). Subscribe to our Newsletter Stay in-the-know with daily or weekly headlines delivered straight to your inbox. Big Island News  August 7, 2026 · 3:00 PM Several state commissions appointments announced by governor “Each of these leaders brings valuable experience, integrity and a deep commitment to public service,” said Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green. “Their work will help expand opportunities for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries, ensure fairness in our campaign finance system and uphold the highest ethical standards in state government.” August 7, ...