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Access to the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve waters is highly restricted because of the continued presence of unexploded ordnance, as well as for the protection of marine resources within the Reserve. However, during two scheduled weekends each month, limited trolling is allowed in Reserve waters deeper than 30 fathoms for vessels permitted by the KIRC.

The Restoration of Kamōhio Watershed Phase I project will take place from 2025 through 2028 and focuses on reducing sedimentation and improving water quality in Kamōhio Bay and surrounding nearshore waters.

The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has announced permitted trolling dates for February 2026. All registered vessels may enter the Reserve to troll on Feb. 7-8, and 21-22 (12:01 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday).

Mākena Golf & Beach Club will host I Ola Kanaloa, a special benefit dinner dedicated to honoring the enduring legacy of Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana (PKO) and the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC).

The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has announced permitted trolling dates for September 2025.

The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has announced permitted trolling dates for July 2025.

The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has announced permitted trolling dates during two weekends this June.

The Kaho’olawe Island Reserve Commission has announced permitted trolling dates during two weekends in March of 2025.

The Kaho’olawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) has announced permitted trolling dates during two weekends in January of 2025.

Maui Ocean Center employees helped reintroduce 1,500 native plants on the island of Kahoʻolawe last week under the guidance of the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC).

Mākena Golf & Beach Club will host I Ola Kanaloa, a fundraising dinner event honoring local organizations Protect Kahoʻolawe ‘Ohana and Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission for their work towards supporting Kahoʻolawe. All proceeds from the event will benefit the honorees. The event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Mākena Golf & Beach Club’s Nāulu Farm.

The Kaho’olawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) has announced permitted trolling dates for September 2024, including: Sept. 7-8 and 28-29.

The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has announced permitted trolling dates for December including: Dec. 2-3 and 16-17. All vessels must register annually with the KIRC before entering the Reserve to troll during designated trolling dates.

SMALL TOWN * BIG ART artist Anthony Pfluke will present a 30-minute public, outdoor pop-up performance featuring original songs inspired by the history, culture and sense of place of Kahoʻolawe and Wailuku, Maui. The event takes place on June 16, 2023, at Kīpuka Square beside the ʻĪao Theater in Wailuku. 

The Kaho’olawe Island Reserve Commission has announced permitted trolling dates for June 3-4 and 17-18 between 12:01 a.m. Saturday and 11:59 p.m. Sunday.

An estimated five tons of marine debris was airlifted this morning from Kaho‘olawe to Maui, with most of it destined for recycling as “new life” products, according to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.

Colleagues and friends are mourning the passing of former Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board Chair, Colette Machado.

Access to the Kaho’olawe Island Reserve waters is highly restricted because of the continued presence of unexploded ordnance, as well as for the protection of marine resources within the Reserve. However, during two scheduled weekends each month, limited trolling is allowed in Reserve waters deeper than 30 fathoms for vessels permitted by the KIRC.

Hawai ‘i Administrative Rules (HAR 13-261) require that all vessels must register annually with the KIRC before entering the reserve to troll during designated trolling dates.

Access to reserve waters is restricted because of the unexploded bombs that are still present from the military training era and to protect marine resources.