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Agreement reached on Akaka Bill
An agreement has been reached on the Akaka Bill, also known as the Native Hawaiian government Reorganization Act (NHGRA). Today U.S. Senators Daniel K. Akaka and Daniel K. Inouye announced that they have reached an agreement with Governor Linda Lingle that will secure the Governor’s full support for the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act. Senator […]
Moi season closed effective June 1; Lobster, Kona Crab closed May-August
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) wishes to remind everyone that the moi fishing season closed Tuesday, June 1, 2010 through August 31, 2010. “Moi is one of Hawaii’s most significant fish species, from a cultural perspective,” said Laura H. Thielen, DLNR chairperson. “At one time it was reserved only for royalty. Today […]
OHA Submits Modified Bill to Resolve Past-Due Claims
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs will submit a bill for introduction in the current session of the State Legislature that will again seek to have the State retire the $200 million debt OHA officials say resulted from Public Land Trust revenues unpaid from 1978 to 2010. If enacted, the legislation will establish the debt at […]
