A group of concerned community members gathered at the state courthouse on Maui Wednesday, June 8, 2011, to show unity in protecting the 64 acre Ka’ehu wetland from development.



The 63.7-acre wetland parcel along Waiehu Beach Road in Paukukalo, was put up for judicial foreclosure auction.



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The Royal Hawaiian Guard performs the Oli Ka Hae. It hasn't been

performed by a royal unit since 1893. The protocol was part of the 135th

birthday celebration of Princess Ka'iulani that took place 10/16/10 at

Waiola Church on Maui. Also honored was Queen Keopuolani whose tomb is

located on the grounds of Waiola in Lahaina, Maui.



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The state department of Land and Natural Resources will implement a new two-year area restriction at the ‘Ahihi-Kina‘u Natural Area Reserve beginning Friday, August 1st, 2008. This will result in the closure of access to the majority of the reserve, including unofficial trails to Kalua o Lapa, Kalaeloa (popularly known as “the Aquarium”), and Mokuha (also known as “the Fishbowl”). Access to northern portions of the reserve most used by the public will remain open during visiting hours. Some…

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Three men face up to $3,150 in fines each for their role in the alleged removal and attempted transport of river rocks from Maui to Oahu aboard the Hawaii Superferry. The August incident drew widespread attention as environmental groups questioned the impacts of the new interisland vessel operations on cultural and natural resources. Resource Enforcement officers from the Department of Conservation recovered 934 rocks from the beds of three pickup trucks. Charlie K. Bright, Ralph Chun and… Continue