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NOTICE OF ANTICIPATED JUDICIAL VACANCY
The Judicial Selection Commission is accepting applications and nominations for the anticipated judicial vacancy in the office of Circuit Judge, Circuit Court of the First Circuit (island of O'ahu). The Constitution of the State of Hawai'i requires that the persons selected by the Commission be residents and citizens of the State of Hawai'i and of the United States, and have been licensed to practice law by the Hawai'i Supreme Court. A circuit judge shall have been licensed for a period of not less than ten years preceding nomination.
Nominators: The Commission also invites persons to nominate qualified individuals for the position. Mail your nomination to the address below with the nominee's full name and mailing address as soon as possible and not later than the nomination deadline of February 23, 2026.
Applicants: The Commission invites anyone who meets the constitutional requirements and is interested in the position to apply directly to the Commission. Applicants are not required to nominate themselves.
TO APPLY: Please visit the Commission's website and fill out form JS-P-084, the Application for Judicial Office Form. The application must be postmarked to the address below on or before the application deadline of April 9, 2026.
Commission Chair Florence T. Nakakuni, Esq.
Judicial Selection Commission
State of Hawai'i
417 South King Street
Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813
Website: http://www.courts.state.hi.us/courts/
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LEGAL PUBLIC NOTICE FOR
PROPOSED DISPOSITION OF GENERAL LEASE BY NEGOTIATION FOR
LIMITED INDUSTRIAL (ML-20) USE PROPERTY
Property Location: Kaei Hana I Industrial Subdivision, Waiakea, Island of Hawaii
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) intends to dispose of lands by public auction. As authorized by §204(a)(2), Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended, individuals, companies and/or corporations interested in leasing the property herein described shall have forty-five (45) days from the date this "LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION" is first published, that date being January 16, 2026, in which to submit completed applications for DHHL consideration.
All applications submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2026, will undergo review. Only those applications that satisfy DHHL's initial objectives and criteria and are deemed "qualified" will receive written notification by Monday, March 16, 2026, confirming their qualification to participate in the Auction process. Qualified applicants may then attend and bid at the scheduled Public Auction as outlined below:
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
LOCATION: DHHL East Hawaii District Office
160 Baker Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Basic Lease Terms
The industrial lease offered by DHHL shall include the following basic terms:
A. Land to be disposed:
1. One (1) industrial assemblage (24,896 acres), situate at Kaei Hana I Industrial Subdivision, Hilo, Island of Hawai'i. The minimum upset ground rent as shown in the Table below will be basis for the interested and qualified applicant/bidder to bid on for Year 1 of the lease term. There are no existing warehouse/office buildings on the property; the lease will be for raw land to be improved by the 0successful bidder.
Tax Map Key Land Area Upset Rental Escalation_______________
(3) 2-2-060:019 24,896/sf $18,700.00 13.14% step up every five (5) years
2. Sealed Rent Bids: This disposition will be conducted by sealed bid for the Subject Property. Applicants must submit sealed lease rent bids for the single 24,896-square-foot (0.57-acre) lot, the lease rent bid shall be adjusted and escalate by a 13.14% step-up every five (5) years from the successful sealed bid for the initial twenty (20) years of the lease, and must be in an amount equal to or greater than the minimum upset rent stated above for Year 1. The applicant that submits the highest conforming sealed bid for the lease will be deemed the "successful bidder" and will enter exclusive negotiations with DHHL for a general lease.
3. Earnest Money "Bid" Deposits: Eligible applicants shall, together with their detailed development plan and sealed rent proposal, remit earnest money deposits consisting of one (1) separate payment in the form of cashier's or certified checks for assurance of successful bidder's commitment to this proposed disposition. With respect to the subject properties being offered payments shall be made payable to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands as follows:
Tax Map Key____ _ Earnest Money "Bid" Deposit
(3) 2-2-060:019 $4,675.00
Earnest money deposits shall be held uncashed by DHHL until the successful bidder has been determined. Earnest money deposits submitted by unsuccessful bidders shall be returned.
4. Character of Use: The leased premises shall be allowed to be used under the existing County zoning regulation for "ML-20 Limited Industrial District" purposes only. Operation of any scrap metal yard, junk yard and similar type operations, and bulk storage of flammable and explosive products shall be prohibited.
5. Lease Term: Fifty-Five (55) Years; to commence from the first day of the calendar month following the execution of the general lease document.
6. Rental Payment: Monthly, in advance.
7. Improvement Requirements: Successful applicants shall submit a development plan for the leased premises, with total on-site improvements valued at no less than $200,000.00, within six (6) months from commencement of the lease, and shall complete construction within thirty (30) months from plan approval using new materials and in full compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and County laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
8. Rental Reopening's: Annual lease rent shall remain at the successful sealed bid amount for Years 1–5, and shall be adjusted by a 13.14% step-up at the commencement of Year 6, Year 11, and Year 16 (covering Years 6–10, 11–15, and 16–20). Thereafter, the annual rental shall be re-determined by independent appraisal prior to commencement of the 21st, 41st, and 61st lease years, with rent for each appraisal period subject to step-ups at intervals through the end of the fifty-five (55) year term.
9. Ingress, Egress and Utilities: The Lessee shall, at its own cost and expense, be required to provide its own ingress, egress, and utilities to the demised premises.
10. Assignment/Subletting: The Lessee's ability to assign the lease or sublet the leased premises shall be limited by the terms of the lease and by statutes. The Lessor shall have the right to revise the rent based upon the rental rate charged to the sublessee(s).
11. Bond and Other Terms and Conditions: Refer to Conduct of Disposition and Draft of Lease Document.
B. Additional Information
Packets containing an application form, property information and other requirements for completing the application process are available for review by prospective applicants during regular office hours at DHHL's Kapolei Office located at 91-5420 Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei 96707 and can be downloaded from DHHL's official website. This Legal Notice of Public Auction, Application Qualification, Criteria, and Guidelines, Applicant and Qualification Form, Public Auction Guidelines, Conduct of Disposition, General Property Information, including maps and description of the lots, and a draft of the lease document for complete and detailed terms, covenants and conditions to be observed and performed by the respective lessees, and public auction procedures are on file for public inspection during regular hours at the office of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, 91-5420 Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei, Hawaii, and at the District Offices in Waimea, Hilo, Molokai, Maui and Kauai, or by visiting DHHL's website (dhhl.hawaii.gov), which are by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
This proposed disposition is authorized by and may be cancelled, postponed, or continued from time to time as to all or any of the items listed hereunder by public announcement to that effect by order of the Chairperson, Hawaiian Homes Commission.
The Application Form with all required information and attachments is due by March 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Only those applicants who have submitted applications by the above deadline and have been qualified by DHHL will be invited to participate in the public auction. Each applicant shall be informed, in writing, by Monday, March 16, 2026, to their eligibility to bid at the auction.
For additional information please contact Andrew Sante, Land Agent at the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Land Management Division, at (808) 730-0336 or by email at andrew.r.sante@hawaii.gov.
DATE: January 6, 2026
State of Hawaii
DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS
By: Kali Watson, Chairperson
Hawaiian Homes Commission
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CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING
DATE: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
PLACE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
TIME: 10 A.M.
1. Resolution 26-8 – Confirming the appointment of Sterling Higa to serve on the Economic Revitalization Commission of the City and County of Honolulu.
2. Resolution 26-9 – Confirming the appointment of Perry White to serve on the Ethics Commission of the City and County of Honolulu.
3. Resolution 26-10 – Confirming the appointment of Julie Piotrowski to serve on the Grants in Aid Advisory Commission of the City and County of Honolulu.
4. Resolution 26-11– Confirming the reappointment of Debbi Eleneki to serve on the Fire Commission of the City and County of Honolulu.
5. Resolution 26-12 – Confirming the reappointment of Deborah Lui-Anderson to serve on the Economic Revitalization Commission of the City and County of Honolulu.
6. Resolution 26-13 – Confirming the reappointment of Ryan Kamo to serve on the Planning Commission of the City and County of Honolulu.
7. Bill 76 (2025) – Relating to government transparency. (Enhancing governmental transparency in the City and County of Honolulu.)
8. Bill 77 (2025) – Relating to budget execution. (Amending provisions related to budget execution.)
The item listed below has been published in anticipation of the actions to be taken by the Committee on Government Efficiency & Customer Services; and therefore, the City Council may or may not take action on the item or any amendments proposed thereto.
9. Bill 8 (2025) and any amendments proposed thereto by the Committee on Government Efficiency & Customer Services – Relating to animal nuisances. (Amending and modifying provisions related to animal nuisances)
Remote and in-person oral testimony will be permitted on all items on the agenda when each agenda item is taken up. Each speaker may not have anyone else read their statement and is limited to a three-minute presentation.
As both English and Hawaiian are official languages of the State of Hawai'i, pursuant to Article XV, Section 4 of the Hawai'i State Constitution and Section 1-13 of the Hawai'i Revised Statutes (HRS), members of the public may testify in either language. For oral testimonies offered in 'Olelo Hawai'i, additional time as may be necessary will be allowed for the testifier to provide an English translation of their testimony.
Remote testimony
1. For direct access to submit oral testimony call: +1-253-215-8782,
enter ID 82998206080 and Passcode 514135.
2. To testify by videoconference visit the Honolulu Records Collection website, type the following into the address bar of the browser:
https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/testimony. Videoconference access
information will be provided upon registration. Testifiers are encouraged to register/submit testimony at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
Although remote oral testimony is being permitted, this is a regular meeting and not a remote meeting by interactive conference technology under HRS Section 92-3.7. Therefore, the meeting will continue notwithstanding loss of audiovisual communication with remote testifiers or loss of the public broadcast of the meeting.
Persons wishing to testify in the Council Chamber are requested to register by
10 a.m. by filling out the registration form in person. Persons who have not registered will be given an opportunity to speak following the oral testimonies of the registered speakers.
Written testimony may be uploaded through the Honolulu Records Collection website, type the following into the address of the browser:
https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/testimony, or mailed to Office of the City Clerk, Attention: Information Section, 530 South King Street, Room 100, Honolulu, HI 96813. If submitted, written testimonies, including the testifier's address, e-mail address, and phone number, will be available to the public on the Honolulu Records Collection website, type the following into the address bar of the browser: https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov.
Should you have any questions, please call (808) 768-3119 or send an email to doris.lam@honolulu.gov.
Meeting materials are accessible on the Honolulu Records Collection website, type the following into the address bar of the browser:
https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/browse/agendas by clicking on the appropriate Council meeting.
The meeting will be viewable: (1) by internet live streaming on the Honolulu City Council YouTube Channel, type the following into the address bar of the browser: https://www.youtube.com/@HonoluluCityCouncil; (2) by televised live broadcast on 'Olelo TV Channel 54; and (3) on the monitor situated outside the Council Chamber. Viewers who experience a loss of viewing signal should try switching to another viewing option.
After the meeting, the meeting will be viewable on demand on the Honolulu City Council YouTube Channel, type the following into the address bar of the browser: https://www.youtube.com/@HonoluluCityCouncil. Copies of older meeting videos may be requested by calling the City Clerk's Office at (808) 768-5822, charges may apply.
If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability or an interpreter for a language other than English, contact the Office of the City Clerk Information Section at (808) 768-5822, Monday through Friday, between
7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., excluding State holidays, or send an email to doris.lam@honolulu.gov as soon as possible or at least three (3) business days before the scheduled meeting. Requests made as early as possible have a greater likelihood of being fulfilled.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
LANA'I PLANNING COMMISSION
The Lana'i Planning Commission of the County of Maui hereby provides notice of a public hearing on February 18, 2026 commencing at 5:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as is practicable either via a videoconferencing platform, or at the Current Planning Division's Conference Room, One Main Plaza, 2200 Main Street, Suite 619, Wailuku, Hawaii, 96793, and a courtesy testimony site at the Maui County Council, Lana'i District Office, 814 Fraser Avenue (entrance on Gay Street), Lana'i City, Hawaii, 96763 on the following matters (Final location will be set on the meeting agenda):
1. Proposed amendments to TITLE MC-12, DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, SUBTITLE 02, LANA'I PLANNING COMMISSION, CHAPTER 402, SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA RULES.
The proposed rule amendments are summarized as follows:
Section 12-402-4 Definitions. The defined term, "Proposed action" is removed and the term "Development" is added, defined as any of the uses, activities, or operations on land or in or under water within a special management area as defined by Section 205A-22, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended.
Section 12-402-12 Assessment and determination procedures. Within the special management area, all proposed action as defined in Section 12-402-4 under development shall be subject to an assessment and a determination by the director.
Section 12-402-14, Special management area minor permit procedures. Proposed action within the Special Management Area recommended to be issued a minor permit shall be reviewed by the Lana'i Planning Commission for final determination and decision within 60 calendar days after the application is heard by the commission and public comments have been received. If the commission does not make a determination within 60 calendar days, the proposed action shall be deemed approved with a minor permit.
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2. A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 19 OF THE MAUI COUNTY CODE TO ALLOW FOR AT LEAST TWO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS ON RESIDENTIALLY ZONED LOTS
Ms. Kate L.K. Blystone, Planning Director, referring to the Lana'i, Maui and Moloka'i Planning Commissions, a proposed bill amending various sections within Maui County Code Title 19 – Zoning. The proposed bill initiated by the County Council through Resolution No. 25-203 would allow at least two accessory dwelling units on residentially zoned lots. The proposed bill's intent is to comply with State Act 39 (2024), which requires counties to adopt or amend their ordinances by December 31, 2026, to allow at least two accessory dwelling units on residentially zoned lots, subject to certain restrictions. (G. Pfost)
The entire text of the proposed bill for ordinance is available at: www.mauicounty.gov/DocumentCenter/View/156930/Reso-25-203
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The subject public hearings will be conducted in accordance with the Hawaii Revised Statutes, the Maui County Code, and Rules of the Lana'i Planning Commission. Information pertaining to the subject matter may be obtained from the Maui County Planning Department, 2200 Main Street, Suite 315, Wailuku, Maui, or planning@co.maui.hi.us if offices are closed to the public. Copies of the subject matters will be mailed to any interested person who requests a copy and pays the required fees for copying and postage.
All testimony regarding the subject matters may be filed prior to the date of the hearing by providing 15 copies of said written testimony to the Department Planning or may be presented at said hearing if the hearing is not closed to the public. Written testimony may be submitted by mail to: Planning Department, 2200 Main Street, Suite 315, Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii 96793 or online via the Dropbox links posted below each item on the posted agenda. Written testimony should be submitted two business days prior to the public hearings to ensure distribution to the commissioners; however, testimony submitted after such date will still be accepted by the Commission until the closing of public testimony at the hearing. Further information will be provided on the posted meeting agenda.
Any person requesting accommodations due to disabilities must call (808) 270-7735 at least six days before the date of the scheduled public hearing.
LANA'I PLANNING COMMISSION
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Planning Director
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