#Mauna Kea Ice Age Natural Area Reserve
Temporary closure of areas surrounding Mauna Kea scheduled for ungulate animal control
The removal of sheep, goats and mouflon is needed to protect the habitat for the native Hawaiian bird Palila.
Woman Apologizes for Rock-Throwing Video at Lake Waiau
The individual who posted a video of a large rock being thrown into Lake Waiau has contacted the DLNR and apologized for her actions, state officials confirmed.
DLNR Reminds Public to Respect Lake Waiau
State officials remind visitors to respect the surroundings of Lake Waiau after photos surfaced on social media of a woman throwing large rocks into the body of water, located in the Mauna Kea Ice Age Natural Area Reserve.
VIDEO: Hawai‘i Island DOCARE Chief on Front Line of Maunakea-TMT Conflict
Lino Kamakau, a 33-year veteran of the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement is on the front lines on Mauna Kea Access Road on Hawai‘i Island.
LETTER: UCLA American Indian Studies Center Supports Kia‘i of Mauna Kea
“We support the efforts of Native Hawaiians in expressing their opposition to the construction of TMT.”
DLNR UPDATE: ‘Law Enforcement Showed Great Restraint’
“Yesterday, law enforcement showed great restraint. Anyone that characterized it yesterday as a failure is just simply wrong.”
PHOTOS: 100th Infantry Battalion Arrives at Hilo Airport
They are not in any way affiliated with the Hawai‘i National Guard or the Thirty Meter Telescope project.
Puna Councilman: Emergency Proclamation May Lead to Increased Conflict on Maunakea
District 5 Councilmember Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder expressed concerns about the impact of Gov. David Ige’s July 17, 2019, Emergency Proclamation.
