Big Island Video News

Serving Hawaii County

  • Hawaiʻi Island News Regions
    • Hamakua
      • Mauna Kea
    • Hilo
    • Kau
    • Kona
    • Kohala
    • Puna
VIDEO: Leaders Speak At Pahoa Lava Meeting
Avatar photo

by Big Island Video News
on Sep 19, 2014 at 2:04 pm

Subscribe to Big Island Video News (FREE)

* indicates required

STORY SUMMARY

Over a thousand residents packed the Pahoa High cafeteria to hear the latest on the lava flow.

(ABOVE VIDEO) Pi’ilani Ka’awaloa, HCCD admin Darryl Oliveira, and Mayor Billy Kenoi take turns addressing the overflow crowd during Thursday night’s public meeting in Pahoa.

Video by David Corrigan

PAHOA, Hawaii – A crowd of over a thousand concerned residents packed the Pahoa High School cafeteria on Thursday evening to hear the latest on the approaching lava flow and the government response.

As she has in the past, Piilani Kaawaloa offered a traditional pule to begin the meeting. Hawaii County Civil Defense administrator Darryl Oliveira gave an update on the flow. Mayor Billy Kenoi also spoke.

USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Deputy Scientist-In-Charge Steve Brantley also made a presentation on the lava flow.

The county offered to hold meetings every Thursday going forward.


Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Billy Kenoi, Darryl Oliveira, June 27 lava flow, Kaohe, lava, Pahoa, Piilani Kaawaloa

LATEST NEWS

Pohoiki Blessing Held As Dredging Work Begins

Hawaiʻi Island Reserves To Temporarily Close For Animal Control

Kilauea Volcano Eruption Update for Tuesday, June 10

Celebrations Set For 4th Of July In Kona

Kona Airport Runway To Close Overnight On Wednesday, June 11

Humpback Whale Research Off Hawaiʻi Island Featured In Short Film

About Big Island Video News

  • Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2025 · Dynamik-Gen on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in