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Hilo man arrested after illegal planting of coconut palms in East Hawai‘i recreation area

A Hilo man was arrested on Sunday after attempting to plant 165 keiki coconut palms in the middle of the Wailoa River State Recreation Area.

Hilo Man Arrested for Entering Iolani Palace Grounds

Tamashiro led a group of protesters in what he called an “occupation” of Wailoa River State Park earlier this month.

State, Hawaiian Sovereignty Activists Square Off at Wailoa State Park

The group, led by Gene Tamashiro and comprised of upwards of 75 individuals, began “occupying” a portion of the park Sunday.

Officers Level Taro Garden at Bayfront, Arrest Activists

The Hawaiian sovereignty activists said 11 of their group were arrested by law enforcement officers at about 4:30 a.m. this morning.