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DLNR: Beach leash laws are for the protection of monk seal pups
An incident on Saturday saw yet another off-leash dog run straight at a resting Hawaiian monk seal on O’ahu’s North Shore.
Wailoa Center seeks submissions for international abstract art exchange
Artists across Hawaiʻi are invited to submit works for the 15th Annual Abstract Only exhibition at the Wailoa Center, which will feature a first-of-its-kind international exchange with abstract artists from Shanghai, China.
Rocky makes history as first Hawaiian monk seal to give birth at Sand Island
Hawaiian monk seal Rocky (RH58) gave birth to a pup overnight Thursday, and the two were observed resting on a beach in the morning at the Sand Island State Recreation Area of O‘ahu.
First Day Hike at Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline set for Jan. 1
This year marks the 12th anniversary of the shoreline hike in Hawai‘i, and the second First Day event since COVID caused its cancellation in 2021 and 2022.
Honolulu firefighter recruits connect with founding Aliʻi during visit to Royal Mausoleum
Prince Albert was an honorary firefighter with Engine Co. Four. Kalākaua was also a member of Engine Co. Four and Kauikeaouli founded the department.
Portions of Mākena State Park to be closed intermittently for hazardous tree work
Over the next two weeks, work will take place to remove large fallen trees and hazardous branches from Mākena State Park in South Maui. Due to the large equipment that will be used for this project, the DLNR Division of State Parks will close off sections of the park.
Oʻahu Destination Management Action Plan – Winter 2022 Progress Report
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority provided its second update on the progress toward fulfilling the O‘ahu Destination Management Action Plan, which aims to rebuild, redefine and reset the direction of tourism over a three-year period
Input Sought On Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
The 2021 update of the SCORP offers a timely opportunity to re-evaluate Hawaiʻi’s recreational needs and trends of statewide importance. Virtual meetings held in April and May will provide an opportunity for members of the community to identify and discuss recreation needs, trends, and priorities for the acquisition and development of outdoor recreation facilities.
Thousands of Dollars of Damage Done to Sign at Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline
The DLNR Division of State Parks was notified Monday morning of the vandalism of a state-owned $20,000 moveable, digital sign located at the Makapu‘u Lighthouse trailhead. The sign was reportedly damaged sometime Sunday night at the Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline Park.
