#Emergency Rules

Emergency rules continue for Waipi‘o Valley Road, 3 years since their introduction

The declaration of emergency is in effect from Jan. 6 through March 6.

Waipiʻo Valley Access Road remains closed as cleanup efforts continue following Kona Low

Residents of the valley and farmers needing to access their lands are allowed to access the roadway through the weather-related closure but are asked to proceed with extreme caution.

Ige Approves Emergency Rules For Out-of-State Nurses to Temporarily Practice in Hawaiʻi

The emergency rules are effective immediately for no longer than 120 days.

HPD Issues 1 Citation Over Labor Day Weekend for COVID-19 Emergency Rule Violation

Hawaiʻi Police Department issued one citation over Labor Day weekend for a violation of Hawaiʻi County’s gathering rules in relation to COVID-19.

DLNR: Permitless Mauna Kea Camping Still Banned

The Department of Land and Natural Resources says that camping in forest reserves and public hunting area without a permit continues to be illegal under Hawai’i Administrative Rules.

OHA Objects to Mauna Kea Rule Enforcement

Office of Hawaiian Affairs chairman Robert Lindsey spoke Friday on behalf of OHA regarding enforcement of the emergency rules access atop Mauna Kea.

Governor Ige Signs BLNR Emergency Rules

Governor David Ige has signed the Board of Land and Natural Resources’ 120-day emergency ruling, limiting access surrounding the Mauna Kea Access Road.

BLNR Votes to Approve Mauna Kea Restrictions

In a 5-2 vote late Friday night, the Board of Land and Natural Resources approved emergency measures that would tighten access rules atop Mauna Kea.