U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii has completed her “state active duty” orders with the Hawaii Army National Guard, in response to the Kilauea lava flow.

The National Guard is supporting Hawaii County’s emergency response to the lava impacting residents of Pahoa in the Puna District. 

Congress was not session during Gabbard’s activation with the Guard. Her office says the congresswoman will return to Washington, D.C., on Nov. 11 — Veterans Day.

The lame-duck Congress goes back into session on Nov. 12, but who knows whether they’ll get much done, given the big GOP win on Nov. 4.

Meanwhile, the Hawaii Tribune-Herald reported today that the flow that had been bearing down on Pahoa remains stalled:

The flow pad continues to show signs of inflation which could result in breakouts and more activity. The front remains approximately 480 feet from the Pahoa Village Road. The upslope breakouts remain approximately 0.7 to 1.5 miles above the Apa‘a Street area along the north side of the flow and are moving in a north/northeast direction.

In addition, the breakout near the transfer station remains active and is nearing Apa‘a Sreet. The active burning along the flow edges in the areas of the cemetery and above the transfer station continues and is limited to the vegetation in contact with the flow. The smoke from the active burning may be visible throughout the day however there is no brush fire threat at this time.

Hawaii County Civil Defense