Board of Land and Natural Resources

The state Board of Land and Natural Resources has voted to let officials gather public input on a proposed set of rules that would allow commercial aquarium fishing in West Hawaiʻi.

The 65-foot “Hula Girl,” owned by Kapalua Kai Sailing, ran aground at the bay in January as it was sheltering during windy conditions and rough seas. The boat’s crew anticipated a storm, but it was reportedly stronger than expected.

The state Board of Land and Natural Resources voted to move forward with an initiative to raise and preserve native and endemic limu species in Hawaiʻi.

Hawaiʻi's land board has rejected the Army’s environmental impact statement to retain land on the Big Island used for live-fire training.

The state Board of Land and Natural Resources has denied a contested case hearing over a 30-year water license for real estate company Alexander & Baldwin — a win for those who want to stop stream water diversion in East Maui.

A temporary ban for Hawaiʻi Island fishing of pāku‘iku‘i, also known as the Achilles Tang, is scheduled to end in mid-December. HPR's Mark Ladao reports on the state's plans to extend it.

The high court on Wednesday approved the legality of an environmental review to allow limited aquarium fishing in Hawaiʻi island, leading to worries about opening up the industry throughout the West Hawai‘i Regional Fishery Management Area. HPR's Mark Ladao has more.

A permitting structure for aquarium fishing off the waters of West Hawaiʻi Island was set for approval last week — but was delayed at the last minute. HPR's Mark Ladao explains.

The state Board of Land and Natural Resources last week deferred a request by the hotel ownership, DHL Mahi OPCO, to install the moorings to park a 42-foot yacht meant for guests.

Nā ʻAikāne O Maui is one step closer to rebuilding its Native Hawaiian cultural center after it was destroyed in the Lahaina wildfires.