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Once again, a motorist drives down a boat ramp into West Hawai‘i harbor
On Saturday at 8 p.m., a 33-year-old woman parked her car on the boat ramp facing the water when she told authorities her car wasn’t working and then drove directly into the harbor.
Surf school owners relieved by judge’s ruling to temporarily halt lottery-chosen permits at Kahalu‘u Bay
The motion for the temporary restraining order and injunction was filed on behalf of three surf schools. A new hearing is scheduled for Jan. 12 where Kim will rule on the request for a temporary injunction.
Commercial fishing sailboat grounds on Sugar Beach on Maui
The 46-foot Ka Imi Kai commercial fishing sailboat broke loose from its anchor or mooring in Māʻalaea Bay and grounded on Sugar Beach on Maui.
Update: Judge grants temporary order keeping status quo at Kahaluʻu Bay for surf schools
According to the plaintiffs in the court filing — Kona Mike’s Surf Adventures LLC, Surf Lessons Hawai’i LLC (doing business as Hawai’i Lifeguard Surf Instructors), Kona Adventure Division Inc. and Tifani Stegehuis — if the court doesn’t intervene, it will result in loss of business, and livelihoods, and likely shuttering of their schools.
In state lottery to operate surf schools at Kahalu‘u Bay, 3 of only 4 permits go to one owner
In an effort to better manage large crowds of surfers and commercial instructors in Hawai‘i Island’s Kahulu‘u Bay, four surf instruction companies were awarded permits in a first-of-its-kind lottery, Friday.
Big Island Now No. 25 poll results: It will take more than just one solution to restore ocean access in Puna
When asked what Puna’s ocean access priorities were following the 2018 Kīlauea eruption, pollsters said it will take more than one solution to address the issue.
Kona canoe clubs discuss permanent moorings to prevent coral damage at regattas
Canoe clubs Kai ‘Ehitu, Keauhou and Kai’Ōpua worked together to bring up all 28 cinderblocks used for the May 27 regatta.
Division of Boating hit with $600K for wastewater violations – sort of
The Department of Health issued the boating division a Notice of Violation and Order for failure to produce effluent within state limits.
New educational shark signs installed around the state’s harbors and ramps
New signs regarding a new law that protects sharks were installed this past week throughout the state’s 40 harbors, ramps, and state facilities. On Jan. 1, the new law reminds fishers that it’s illegal to intentionally capture, entangle or kill a shark in Hawai‘i State waters. The eight to 12 signs were installed by the […]
DOBOR to Limit Accessible Spigots at Small Boat Harbors in Effort to Reduce Water Usage
The DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation is asking boaters to help conserve water at harbors around Hawaiʻi.
Rules Amended for Surf Schools at Kahaluʻu Bay
DLNR’s State Board of Land and Natural Resources approved permits in shifts for surf schools at Kahaluʻu Bay.
Staffing Shortage Forces Honokohau Small Boat Harbor Office to Adjust Services
Staffing shortages at the Honokohau Small Boat Harbor office are forcing DLNR’s Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation to temporarily shift the types of transactions being handled.
DLNR to Hold Public Hearing on Surf School Regulations for Kahalu’u Bay
The DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR) will hold an online public hearing to discuss proposed amendments related to surfing school regulations for Kahalu’u Bay ocean water.
Kailua Pier to Close Daily Starting Later This Week
Kailua Pier will temporarily close starting Wednesday, July 28, in an effort to reduce illegal conduct and restore the historic and cultural resource.
Sailboat Caught on Kaua‘i Reef Removed, Impounded
Personnel from three DLNR divisions assisted in removing an unattended, illegally moored, 29-foot sailboat from the South Shore Ocean Recreation Management Area (ORMA) on Kaua‘i.
Catamaran Runs Aground North of Honokōhau Harbor
The vessel was found stuck on the rocks more than 200 feet from shore.
Puakō Boat Ramp to Reopen Monday
Puakō Boat Ramp is set to reopen on Nov. 9 after being closed for several months.
Fisherman Arrested For Hundreds of Illegal Take
Officers inspected the boat and the fisher’s catch at the South Point Boat Ramp.
DOBOR Announces Part-Time Closures of West Hawai’i Offices
Both offices will be open regular hours from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays only.
COVID-19 Rules Relaxed for Commercial, Recreational Boats
The State of Hawai῾i, through the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR) is lifting certain COVID-19 emergency restrictions imposed on larger commercial and recreational boating, and on ocean recreation.
