Geologic mapping has been one of the most fundamental mandates of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since its establishment ...

Survey, drilling and soil sampling work is underway on Mauna Loa Road in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park as the initial step ...

The world's biggest active volcano spans approximately 2,000 square miles and ascends about 13,600 feet above sea level - and ...

I don’t like beach camping. Sand gets everywhere, the sites are often crowded, and it’s difficult to feel you’ve accomplished getting away ...

Hawai‘i County voters continue to support Democratic leadership as Big Island incumbents for the Senate and House retain ...

The Big Island’s delegates in the state Legislature kept their seats Tuesday after cruising to easy victories.

An undersea volcano off the southeastern coast of the Big Island of Hawaii has been rocked by a swarm of more than 70 ...

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake shook the southeastern flank of Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii island overnight, the U.S. Geological Survey said today.

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake reported overnight on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, was part of an ongoing swarm of deep seismicity ...

A time-lapse overlooking Hilo Bay revealed rainy, overcast conditions with the area under several weather alerts Monday.

A flood watch has been issued for Hawaii Island and Maui through Tuesday afternoon. The National Weather Service in Honolulu ...