#Sand Island
Gov. Green appoints Michael Ratcliffe to fill House vacancy
Michael “Cov” Ratcliffe is now serving as the state representative for House District 28, filling a vacancy left by former Rep. Daniel Holt.
11 Hawaiian monk seal births on O‘ahu prompt action from officials
Signage, fencing, suspended permits and more are in effect at places like the Mokulua islets and the Sand Island State Recreation Area.
DLNR documents first recorded monk seal birth at Sand Island
Hawaiian monk seal Rocky (RH58) gave birth to a pup overnight. Today, Rocky and her pup rested on a beach at Sand Island State Recreation Area (SRA) on O‘ahu.
Matson returns Hōkūleʻa home to Hawai‘i
The voyaging canoe was unloaded onto the water at Honolulu Harbor Thursday morning at 8 a.m.
Hawaiian Word of the Day: Ānuenue
“For me, the ānuenue represents hope, love, equality and joy. All things that we need a little bit more of in Hawaiʻi and the world today!” — UH Mānoa alumnus Kedan Waiokila Frank
Homelessness on public recreation land on Oʻahu an ongoing problem with few solutions
The growing population of homeless people have reduced the desire for the public to enjoy the Sand Island State Recreation Area on Oʻahu due to “loose dogs, frequent fights and other misconduct” associated with squatters.
