Posted on 8:04 pm, Monday, October 14, 2019. Tags: blnr
MEDIA RELEASE Christopher YuenWesely “Kaiwi†YoonVernon Char HONOLULU – Governor David Ige today announced three nominations for the Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR). All three nominations are subject to confirmation by the Senate. “These nominees represent a balanced and broad spectrum of experience and bring diverse points of view to the Land Board. […]
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Posted in Government, News
Posted on 7:30 am, Sunday, December 9, 2018. Tags: blnr, dobor
The Board of Land & Natural Resources (BLNR) voted today to approve a proposal by the DLNR Division of Boating & Ocean Recreation (DOBOR) to move forward with public hearings on new proposed fees at small boat harbors.
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Posted on 3:17 pm, Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Tags: blnr, dobor
The Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) voted on May 11, 2018, to approve administrative fines against Henry K. Pomroy, Bill A. Fujimoto, and Ho‘okupu Fish Company, LLC, regarding instances of illegal commercial lava boat tours on Hawai‘i Island. Pomroy was issued a criminal citation for violation of Hawai‘i Administrative Rules, but the Hawai‘i […]
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Posted in Business
Posted on 7:00 am, Monday, February 26, 2018. Tags: blnr, shooting range
The Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) voted today to approve an area of land on Hawai‘i island as a public shooting range for the purpose of supporting the state’s Hunter Safety program. Hunters have long sought an established area on HawaiÊ»i Island for practicing hunting safety measures. Known as Mile Marker 16 on […]
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Posted in Hunting, Sports
Posted on 6:26 pm, Friday, October 13, 2017. Tags: billy kenoi, blnr, kailua-kona, peaman
The Board voted to dismiss the fine upon receiving assurances from Pagett’s counsel, former Hawaii mayor William Kenoi that Pagett will apply for a DOBOR permit, including obtaining required insurance coverage, for all future marine events he plans.
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Posted in Featured, Government, Multi-sport, News, Sports
Posted on 11:04 am, Thursday, September 28, 2017. Tags: blnr, cdup, mauna kea, tmt
The Board of Land and Natural Resources approved the application to build the Thirty-Meter Telescope.
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Posted in Astronomy, Environment, Featured, Sci-Tech
Posted on 5:25 pm, Tuesday, July 14, 2015. Tags: blnr, dlnr, mauna kea, tmt
MEDIA RELEASE DLNR: Mauna Kea Emergency Rule Frequently Asked Questions July 14, 2015 • What is the restricted area? This is defined as any lands in the public hunting area that includes the Mauna Kea Observatory Access Road and one mile on either side of the Mauna Kea Observatory Access Road. • When are you […]
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Posted on 4:11 pm, Tuesday, July 14, 2015. Tags: blnr, david ige, governor, mauna kea
Today I signed the Land Board’s emergency rule limiting usage of the road between the hours of 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. The rule is in effect for 120 days only and gives the state an additional tool to keep the road safe for all. My administration believes firmly in the right of free expression. […]
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Posted on 11:19 pm, Friday, July 10, 2015. Tags: blnr, mauna kea
After more than 8 hours of public testimony, the Hawaii State Board of Land and Natural Resources voted 5-2 tonight to approve the following emergency rule: Prohibited activities. (a) The area referred to in this rule as the “restricted area†is defined as any lands in the public hunting area that includes the Mauna Kea […]
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Posted on 3:37 pm, Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Tags: blnr, dlnr, governor david ige, mauna kea, thirty meter telescope, tmt
In a press conference Tuesday (May 26) Governor David Ige committed to allow the Thirty Meter Telescope construction to move ahead. Gov Ige also announced a plan for the future stewardship of Mauna Kea.
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Posted on 7:12 pm, Wednesday, October 15, 2014. Tags: blnr, graham ellis, hawaii’s volcano circus, village green society
MEDIA RELEASE Despite several attempts by staff and legal counsel of the Hawaii’s Volcano Circus (HVC) to clarify the organizational relationship between HVC and the Village Green Society (VGS), the state Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) waged fines against both organizations earlier this month. According to HVC Chairman, Graham Ellis, HVC did not […]
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Posted on 4:52 pm, Friday, June 27, 2014. Tags: blnr, fishponds, william aila
MEDIA RELEASE The state Board of Land and Natural Resources has passed a Master Conservation District Use Permit (CDUP) aimed at facilitating the permitting required for activities associated with the protection and restoration of traditional Hawaiian fishponds across Hawaii. “This is a triumphant day for cultural practitioners and community organizations,†explained William J. Aila, Jr., […]
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Posted in Environment
Posted on 11:44 pm, Thursday, January 30, 2014. Tags: blnr, honokohau harbor, kawaihae harbor, malama solomon, neil abercrombie
Sen. Solomon: ‘I’m also particularly pleased to see the release of funds for the Honokohau Small Boat Harbor and the Kawaihae Small Boat Harbor’
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Posted on 8:54 pm, Tuesday, October 1, 2013. Tags: blnr, dlnr, puu makaala natural area reserve, william aila
MEDIA RELEASE The Board of Land and Natural Resources has approved a management plan for Puu Makaala Natural Area Reserve. The Land Board also approved Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) issuance of a finding of no significant impact for the final environmental assessment for the plan. “This management plan is part of the […]
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