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(HONOLULU) – At dawn, about the only people at Kaimana Beach were folks from Hawai‘i Marine Animal Response (HMAR) and a couple of television crews. HMAR is the organization that ...
Read More DLNR News Release: State Law Enforcement at Kaimana Beach Welcomed by Monk Seal Volunteers

(HONOLULU) – The DLNR Division of Conservation and Resource Enforcement (DOCARE) announced today it will be enforcing a 50-yard cordon around Hawaiian monk seal Rocky and her pup at Kaimana ...
Read More DLNR News Release: 50-Yard Enforcement Cordon Around Kaimana Beach Monk Seals Begins Tomorrow

HONOLULU – At the direction of the President of the United States, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag will be flown ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — Flag Notice — Governor Ige orders flags at half-staff in honor of U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski of Indiana

HONOLULU – The Hawaiʿi Supreme Court will convene in special session to honor the late Ronald T.Y. Moon, former Chief Justice, on: Monday, August 8, 2022 3:30 p.m. Supreme Court ...
Read More Hawaii State Judiciary – News Release: Supreme Court Special Session in honor of the late Ronald T.Y. Moon

(MILOLI‘I, KONA, HAWAI‘I ISLAND) – With the stroke of a pen, while dozens of community members watched, Governor David Ige on Tuesday signed administrative rules to make the coastline bordering ...
Read More DLNR News Release: Last Hawaiian Fishing Village is now a Community-Based Subsistence Fishing Area

LIHUE, HI – The Circuit Court of the Fifth Circuit is seeking applicants for Independent Grand Jury Counsel. The compensation for independent counsel shall be as provided by law. Article ...
Read More Hawaii State Judiciary – News Release: Fifth Circuit (Kauai) Seeking Applicants for Independent Grand Jury Counsel

(Kapolei, Oʻahu) – The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) is seeking native Hawaiian beneficiary input on its Draft General Plan. DHHL’s General Plan, updated every 20 years, establishes statewide ...
Read More Media Release: DHHL Opens Comment Period for Draft General Plan

(HONOLULU) – Applications for the 2023 Lānaʻi Axis Deer hunting season will be available for purchase next month. The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) will begin accepting applications ...
Read More DLNR News Release: Applications for 2023 Lānaʻi Axis Deer Season Open Soon

HONOLULU – The Department of Public Safety (PSD) today welcomed a new class of adult correctional officers at a graduation ceremony held at the Neal Blaisdell Center in Honolulu. 35 recruits graduated ...
Read More PSD NEWS RELEASE: Graduation ceremony held for new class of adult correctional officers

(HONOLULU) – Over two years after closing, due to COVID concerns and overuse and abuse issues, Polihale State Park will reopen to overnight camping beginning August 14, 2022. Reservations will ...
Read More DLNR News Release: Polihale State Park to Reopen for Overnight Camping