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Website to Show Impacts of COVID-19 on Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Operations
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) has launched a COVID-19 update page on its website to provide information regarding the impacts of the COVID-19 virus on the department’s operations.
Hawaiian Homes is Expanding its Housing Options
A new rule will allow the Department of Hawaiian Homelands to offer multi-family units, kūpuna homes, and rental housing options.
Hawaiian Homes Commission Seeks Thousand Acre Transfer
The Hawaiian Homes Commission is requesting to hire private counsel for the proper transfer of funds and land from the state to the Department of Hawaiian Homelands, pursuant to Act 14.
DHHL, Enterprise Tech and Health Appointments Announced
Gov. Ige announced that he is reappointing the director and deputy at Dept. of Hawaiian Home Lands and is appointing a new state chief information officer.
DHHL & DOT Nominees Gain Unanimous Confirmation
In a unanimous vote, members of the state Senate confirmed Jobie Masagatani as Chairperson of the Department of Hawaiian Homelands and William Aila, Jr. as Deputy to the Chair of DHHL.
Commercial Boating Operators Invited to Maui Hearing
The hearings will focus on rule amendments to bring parity to all catamaran registration certificate holders; and streamline commercial use permit fees, and requirements for commercial operations in all state waters.
DLNR Wants Fishpond Restoration Permits Streamlined
DLNR is leading an effort to streamline permitting for the restoration and operation of traditional Hawaiian fishponds.
DLNR Hearings Relating to Introduced Wildlife
The Maui meeting takes place on Monday, April 1st at 6 p.m. at the Lihikai Elementary School in Kahului. DLNR hosts a series of public hearings to discuss proposed amendments that prohibit and deter the transport and release of introduced wildlife.
Help Sought in Timely Reporting of Monk Seal Entanglements
The latest incident involved the death of the seal known to scientists as “RK54,” who was born last year at the Waikiki Aquarium.
Latest Monk Seal Death Raises Reward to $40,000
Another suspicious monk seal death was reported last week, involving a three-year old male monk seal found dead on a northeast Kaua‘i beach on Sunday, April 22. It is the latest in a series of suspicious monk seal deaths that began in November 2011 on Molokai.
DLNR Teacher Institute Offered on Maui
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources will offer a new program for pre-service and in-service teachers on Maui in June. The teacher institute program, run by the department’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife, is intended for teachers and educators of grades K through 6.
BRIEF: Polipoli Remains Closed Following Storm
Maui’s Polipoli Springs State Recreation Area on Maui remains closed following heavy rains last week. Road conditions at the Maui park remain hazardous since the facility was closed on Friday.
State Enforces Beach Encroachment Violations
DLNR: At times when the tide is high, people have to walk into the water instead of along the sand because of the overgrown shrubs.
Closed Season on ‘Ama ‘Ama Starts December 1, 2011
The closed season on ‘ama‘ama begins on December 1st as the striped mullet enters the peak of their spawning season. The annual winter restrictions on catch is designed to help the fish reproduce successfully and protect the species from overfishing.
Hawai’i Nominations Sought for Big Trees Competition
Tree species that qualify for nomination in Hawai’i include: wauke, Broussonetia papyrifera; niu, coconut, Cocos nucifera; hau, Hibiscus tiliaceus; mânele, Sapindus saponaria; and ‘a‘ali‘i, Dodonaea viscosa,
Niu Valley Boulder to be Broken Up
The unstable boulder was removed under the coordination of DLNR, State Civil Defense and the City and County of Honolulu. The agencies will continue work to also address a 4- to 6-ton rock outcropping, but do not anticipate the need for evacuations during the remaining work.
State to Break Ground on Hana Boat Ramp Improvements
Groundbreaking for a $3.8 million improvement project at Hana Boat Ramp begins next week. A ceremony marking the start of the project will take place at noon on Thursday, December 23, followed by an informational meeting from 1-2 p.m. to address community concerns.
