#Guy Kaulukukui

Esther Kia’aina Named DLNR Deputy Director

Kia’aina fills the vacancy left by Guy Kaulukukui who resigned in August. She begins her new post with the state on October 15.

Hāna Ranch Enters Sale Agreement with Bio-Logical Capital

Company officials say, “There are no plans for a wind project.” Bio-Logical Capital plans to preserve Hāna Ranch as a working cattle ranch.

New Boat on Maui to Support Whale Response and Research

A blessing ceremony will be held on Wednesday for a new vessel on Maui that will support whale response and research efforts throughout the state. The 38-foot Research Vessel Koholā was named after the Hawaiian word for whale.

DLNR Hosts Listening Session on Lanai, Feb. 29, 2012

The session, led by DLNR Chairperson William J. Aila, Jr., will run from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at the Lana`i Senior Center.

Abercrombie names DLNR Deputy Director

Honolulu lawyer Bill Tam joins Interim Chairman William J. Aila and First Deputy Director Guy Kaulukukui as the team selected by Abercrombie to head the state DLNR.