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Feb 28Published in West Hawaii Today
(1.) PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FOR THE PROPOSED ADOPTION OF HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES CHAPTER 13-77.1, "AQUARIUM FISHERY MANAGEMENT" AND THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT AND COMPILATION OF HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES CHAPTERS 13-60.4, "WEST HAWAI'I REGIONAL FISHERY MANAGEMENT AREA, HAWAI'I" AND 13-75, "RULES REGULATING THE POSSESSION AND USE OF CERTAIN FISHING GEAR" The State of Hawai'i Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) will hold public hearings on proposed rules regulating the aquarium fishery. The draft rulemaking proposal would update and consolidate aquarium fishery regulations by: 1) Establishing the state of Hawai'i aquarium fish permit with general terms and conditions (...) (End Date: Mar 7) (p1)
Feb 28Published in West Hawaii Today
(2.) The County of Hawai'i is Looking for People to Join our Team Opening – Sunday, March 1, 2026 and closing on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Assistant Controller Fire Fighter Recruit (TEMPORARY) Water Plant Electrical/Electronic Equipment Repairer I Visit our website at http://jobs.hawaiicounty.gov or scan the QR code to see all of the great employment opportunities we have to offer. Follow us on Facebook – Jobs at Hawai'i County Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer (End Date: Mar 7) (p1)
Feb 27Published in West Hawaii Today
(3.) PUBLIC NOTICE COUNTY OF HAWAI'I-PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONSOLIDATIONS & SUBDIVISIONS Submitted January 16-31, 2026 In accordance with Section 23-58.2 of the Subdivision Code, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following applications have been submitted. *Applicant **Subdivider **Green-Erwin Tr (PL-CON-2026-000097) on 0.826 acs, into 1 lot, 0.826 acs, Puna, TMKs: 1-2-031:039, 040 & 068 **Christopher Hogan (PL-CON-2026-000098) on 0.50 acs, into 1 lot, 0.50 acs, S. Kona, TMKs: 8-1-019:023 & 024. **Mixed Pickle LLC (PL-SUB-2026-000399) on 49.658 acs, into 2 lots, 44.657 acs ±, 5.001 ±, N. Kona, TMK: 7-9-005:009. **State DHHL (PL-SUB-2026-000401) on 464.958 acs, into 50 lots, avg 1.4 acs, (...) (End Date: Mar 6) (p1)
Feb 27Published in Hawaii Tribune-Herald
(4.) Bill Nos. 122, 123, 127 (Draft 2), and 128 I hereby certify that the following Bills passed first reading at the meeting of the Hawai'i County Council on February 18, 2026, by vote as listed below: Bill 122: Amends the State Land Use District Boundaries Map Within the County by Changing the District Classification from the Agricultural District to the Rural District at Waimea, South Kohala, Hawai'i, Covered by TMK: 6-2-009:018. Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, and Acting Chair Onishi – 7; Noes: None; Absent: Council Members Inaba and Villegas – 2; Excused: None. Bill 123: (...) (End Date: Mar 6) (p1)
Feb 27Published in Hawaii Tribune-Herald
(5.) Ordinances 26-10 and 26-11 I hereby certify that the following bills passed second and final reading at the meeting of the Hawai'i County Council on February 4, 2026, by vote as listed below: Ordinance 26-10 (Bill 112): An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 25-45, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai'i for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. AYES: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba – 8. NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder,– 1. EXCUSED: None Ordinance 26-11 (Bill 113): An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 25-45, as amended, the Operating Budget (...) (End Date: Mar 6) (p1)
Feb 27Published in Hawaii Tribune-Herald
(6.) Hawai'i County Council's Committee/ Council Meeting Notice The Committee meetings will be held in Hilo at the Council Room at 25 Aupuni St. (Hawai'i County Building), First Floor, Rm. 1401, Hilo, Hawai'i, on March 3, 2026. For information regarding which Committees will be convening and at what times, please contact the Office of the County Clerk-Committee Services at (808) 961-8255. The Council's regular meeting will be held at the same location, on March 4, 2026, and will convene at 9:00 a.m. Notice is Hereby Given that the Hawai'i County Council will be conducting this meeting via interactive conference technology (ICT) (...) (End Date: Mar 6) (p1)
Feb 27Published in West Hawaii Today
(7.) PUBLIC NOTICE COUNTY OF HAWAI'I-PLANNING DEPARTMENT Variance Applications Accepted Feb. 1-15, 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Director will be taking action on the following applications: * Deadline to submit written public comments ** Tentative date of Director's decision 1. Ernest DeLuz Tr./Peter & Steven DeLuz (PL-SVAR-2026-073) From Chapter 23, Subdivisions, Section 23-84, Water Supply, on 29.866 acs. on Pohakealani Rd., Hamakua, TMK: 4-3-011:014. *Mar. 8, 2026 **Apr. 7, 2026. 2. Kohala Grove LLC (PL-SVAR-2026-074) From Chapter 23, Subdivisions, Section 23-84, Water Supply, on 42.120 acs. 55-290 Hoea Rd., N. Kohala, TMK: 5-5-007:034. *Mar. 8, 2026 **Apr. 7, (...) (End Date: Mar 6) (p1)
Feb 27Published in West Hawaii Today
(8.) Pursuant to HCC 25-2-43 (c), SECOND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following matter to be considered by the Leeward Planning Commission of the County of Hawaii in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 91 and 92, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 6-7.5(a) of the Charter of the County of Hawaii; and Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure. DATE: Thursday, March 19, 2026 TIME: 9:30 a.m. LOCATION: West Hawaii Civic Center, Council Chambers, Building A 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 1. INITIATOR: PLANNING DIRECTOR (ANDY/KERRY XIE TRUST, WEI LIN ZHAO, EULIX CHIU; FANG/HAN TR, FRED MING LI- FORMERLY T&M (...) (End Date: Mar 6) (p1)
Feb 27Published in West Hawaii Today
(9.) Bill Nos. 122, 123, 127 (Draft 2), and 128 I hereby certify that the following Bills passed first reading at the meeting of the Hawai'i County Council on February 18, 2026, by vote as listed below: Bill 122: Amends the State Land Use District Boundaries Map Within the County by Changing the District Classification from the Agricultural District to the Rural District at Waimea, South Kohala, Hawai'i, Covered by TMK: 6-2-009:018. Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, and Acting Chair Onishi – 7; Noes: None; Absent: Council Members Inaba and Villegas – 2; Excused: None. Bill 123: (...) (End Date: Mar 6) (p1)
Feb 27Published in West Hawaii Today
(10.) Ordinances 26-10 and 26-11 I hereby certify that the following bills passed second and final reading at the meeting of the Hawai'i County Council on February 4, 2026, by vote as listed below: Ordinance 26-10 (Bill 112): An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 25-45, as amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai'i for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. AYES: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba – 8. NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder,– 1. EXCUSED: None Ordinance 26-11 (Bill 113): An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 25-45, as amended, the Operating Budget (...) (End Date: Mar 6) (p1)