"President Trump on Friday approved a disaster declaration for Hawaii as the state deals with damage from a volcanic eruption on its largest island.

The White House announced Friday night that federal funding had been approved for local recovery efforts in the area affected by the Kilauea volcanic eruption and earthquakes that began early last month.

"Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further damage assessments," the White House added in a statement."

John Bowden reports for The Hill May 11, 2018. [2]