🌱 How Kīlauea’s latest ash and vog episode affected Volcano village residents
Volcano, Hawaii Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning to you Volcano! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Kīlauea’s latest ash and vog episode affected Volcano village residents
- How a new county plan could shorten Volcano residents’ long drives.
- How a new islandwide health foundation could benefit Volcano families
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 73 and low of 59 degrees.
- Thursday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 73, low: 59.
- Friday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 72 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• USGS Volcano Notice - DOI-USGS-HVO-2026-06-02T00:33:02+00:00 (usgs.gov) — Kīlauea’s latest lava-fountaining episode has paused, but ash, Pele’s hair, and vog recently reached Volcano village and nearby subdivisions, prompting health and safety advisories. USGS reports millions of cubic yards of lava erupted within Halemaʻumaʻu, with tephra falling across Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and along Highway 11, while officials urge residents to limit exposure and secure water catchment systems. 
• It Takes A Village To Help Big Island Residents Drive Less (newsfromthestates.com) — Hawaiʻi County’s new General Plan 2045 could eventually change daily life in Volcano by aiming to cut long drive times through better buses, more walkable communities, and added housing near services. Councilmember Michelle Galimba’s district specifically includes Volcano, meaning local voices will matter as the county weighs transit upgrades, village-style development, and safer bike and walking routes islandwide.
• Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center launching a charitable foundation : Big Island Now (bigislandnow.com) — Residents in Volcano are specifically named among communities the new Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Foundation aims to support with better access to care, transportation, and childcare. The foundation, run by Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center, will fund patient rides, keiki support, and healing art, with plans to expand rural services over time. Donations are tax-deductible via hichc.org.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ⚠️ Magnitude 2.56 earthquake reported
Jun 1 at 12:38 PM HST: 2.56 magnitude earthquake occurred near Volcano, Hawaii. (Nextdoor )
- Robert Shimabuku - State Farm Agent posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member in Keaau. Apply here.
- University of Hawai'i posted a job opening for Assistant Professor (Administration of Justice) (pos#0082009) in Hilo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Volcano here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mountain View
- Kīlauea Erupts for Record 48th Time: What Travelers Need to Know (travelpirates.com)
Hilo
- Lawmakers boost grant awards for local nonprofits (hawaiitribune-herald.com)
- Fight against Rapid Ohia Death advances (hawaiitribune-herald.com)
- Cruise Ship Rescues Man From Disabled Sailing Vessel Off Oregon Coast (iheart.com)
Ok Volcano! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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