Hawaiʻi Kai Neighborhood Board No. 1, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026

Board Business · video 2:44:25

Knudsen MOVED and Bender SECONDED that the Hawaiʻi Kai Neighborhood Board, noting that security guards at the entrances to Hanauma Bay and Koko Crater Botanical Garden are on duty without protection from severe weather conditions, requests that the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation construct adequate guard shacks or weatherproof shelters for the security personnel.

Hearing no further discussion or objection, the motion that the Hawaiʻi Kai Neighborhood Board, noting that security guards at the entrances to Hanauma Bay and Koko Crater Botanical Garden are on duty without protection from severe weather conditions, requests that the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation provide adequate guard shacks or weatherproof shelters for the security personnel WAS ADOPTED; 9-0-0 (AYE: Allen, Altonn, Bishop, Knudsen, Lee, Mayor, Wolff, Ward, and Bender; NAY: None; ABSTAIN: None)

Result

Adopted · 9-0-0 (aye-nay-abstain)

Aye

Allen, Altonn, Bishop, Knudsen, Lee, Mayor, Wolff, Ward, Bender

Approval Of Regular Meeting Minutes · video 2:53:54

Hearing no other revisions, corrections, or objections, the Tuesday, July 28, 2026 meeting minutes WAS ADOPTED with the amendment; 9-0-0 (AYE: Allen, Altonn, Bishop, Knudsen, Lee, Mayor, Wolff, Ward, and Bender; NAY: None; ABSTAIN: None)

Result

Adopted · 9-0-0 (aye-nay-abstain)

Aye

Allen, Altonn, Bishop, Knudsen, Lee, Mayor, Wolff, Ward, Bender

1. Call To Order · video 0:00:02

2. Status Reports · video 0:01:28

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD). Fire Fighter 3 Jake Esteban and Captain Marc Esteban provided the July 2026 statistics and the August 2026 safety tips.

July 2026 statistics: 10 activated alarms (no fires); 67 medical emergencies; 1 motor vehicle collision; 4 mountain rescues (all at Koko Head District Park stairs/trail); and 2 ocean rescues (one near Alan Davis “Irmas,” one at China Walls).

August 2026 Safety Tips: The safety tip covered emergency-notification resources, including opt-in alerts (HNL Alert), the Emergency Alert System (EAS), Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), and outdoor warning sirens, and provided a contact email for questions.

Questions, comments, and discussion followed

Effectiveness of Alerts During Extended Outages: Member Altonn thanked HFD for its recent storm response and described going without power, internet, and Wi-Fi for nearly 48 hours, leaving her unable to access app-based alerts, Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) outage maps, or news, and asked what residents in that situation should do. Fire Fighter 3 Jake Esteban acknowledged the gap, noting the Emergency Alert System (radio/television) and outdoor sirens do not require power or data, and agreed that reliance on smartphone apps can leave kūpuna and others without recourse; they encouraged battery-operated radios as a backup.

Fire Following Restoration of Power in Kalama Valley: Vice Chair Knudsen thanked HFD for responding to a fire that broke out in Kalama Valley shortly after power was restored following a roughly 22-hour outage, and asked whether it was power-related. Fire Fighter 3 Jake Esteban, who had been on the responding crew, said the cause remains under investigation but noted that appliances (e.g., stoves) left on during outages can ignite once power returns, and suggested residents consider turning off breakers during outages. Vice Chair Knudsen also thanked the community for checking on kūpuna and neighbors during the outage.

Member Wolff arrived to the meeting at 7:05 p.m. Quorum was established, 8 members present.

Member Bishop arrived (online) to the meeting at 7:07 p.m. 9 members present.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD). Sergeant G. Hung provided the July 2026 statistics and August 2026 safety tips.

July 2026 Statistics: 3 motor vehicle thefts, 2 burglaries, 9 thefts, 2 unauthorized entries into motor vehicles (UEMV, unchanged), and 5,475 total calls for service

August 2026 Safety tip: The HPD safety tip covered active-shooter response using an “Avoid, Deny, Defend” framework.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed

Vans/Encampments Near Wāwāmalu Beach Entrance: Member Wolff followed up on his prior report of vans being lived in near the entrance to Wāwāmalu Beach and asked about enforcement progress. Sergeant Hung said officers continue to make checks on night watch and asked residents to call 911 to report violations as they occur.

Break-Ins at Scenic Lookouts: Vice Chair Knudsen asked whether break-ins at Hālona Blowhole and the Lānaʻi Lookout had measurably changed. Sgt. Hung said statistics were unchanged from the prior month and offered to check with the department's Crime Prevention office for location-specific data.

Enforcement Process for Camping/Sanitation Violations: Member Wolff described photographing vans continuously parked along the highway and expressed frustration that ongoing illegal camping and sanitation violations were not being enforced. Sgt. Hung explained that an officer generally needs a complainant on scene to identify the violation, the location, and (if possible) the offender. Chair Mayor asked if it would be helpful for Member Wolff to send a copy of the photos. Sgt. Hung clarified that HPD still needs somebody to meet up with them.

Electric Bicycles on Highways: Member Altonn asked whether electric bicycles may travel in vehicle lanes on highways and freeways. Sgt. Hung confirmed that electric bicycles must remain in the bike lane and are not permitted on freeways, and that HPD's traffic division maintains guidance distinguishing electric bicycles from electric motorcycles and mopeds.

Loud Vehicle Sound Systems: Member Bender asked about enforcement of noise laws for vehicles with excessively loud sound systems. Sgt. Hung said HPD continues to enforce applicable noise regulations, though exact citation counts were not available.

Board of Water Supply (BWS). Iris Oda provided the report and highlighted the following: one water-main break in the district on Thursday, July 30, 2026, near 1096 Kamoku Street, and announced a free “Imagine a Day Without Water” event on Saturday, September 26, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at the Ark of Safety Waiʻanae Mall, held in partnership with a state legislator's office and more than 25 non-profit and community organizations, featuring exhibits, hands-on activities, a rain barrel workshop, and refreshments. She also provided follow-up answers to questions raised at the July 2026 meeting: in response to Member Bender's question about police presence near Kuliʻouʻou Road and Moomoku Place, she explained officers had assisted with traffic control during repair of a leaking valve, and reported 11 water-main breaks in the Kuliʻouʻou area in 2025 and 9 through June 2026, noting BWS evaluates recurring breaks for capital-improvement (full-line replacement) projects; and in response to Member Wolff's question about the U.S. Navy's discharge of treated Red Hill water rather than reuse for irrigation, she said BWS has no regulatory authority over Navy remediation activities (which fall to the Navy, State Department of Health, and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)), but that BWS Manager Chief Ernie Lau had raised the Board's concern with Navy leadership on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed

Hurricane/Storm Preparedness: Member Altonn asked how BWS is preparing for a direct hurricane strike. Oda described generator capacity at well stations, coordination with emergency management for storm notifications, and efforts to top off reservoirs and generators ahead of storms.

Water-Truck Capacity for Extended Outages: Member Altonn pressed on whether BWS has sufficient water trucks to serve all neighborhoods, including livestock, during a prolonged outage, citing recent 45–48-hour power outages and limited household water-heater reserves. Oda said BWS's priority is domestic (human) consumption for customers on the BWS system and that response plans exist.

Well-Station Generator Runtime: Member Wolff asked how long well-station generators can run during an outage; Oda said runtime depends on fuel supply, that the system is interconnected so water can be pushed from town to Hawaiʻi Kai (including via Waimānalo). Member Wolff asked if it’s still required to fill a bath tub full of water. Oda will look into this, but still recommends pre-filling containers (pots/pans, or BWS-provided storage bags) ahead of a storm.

Conserving Water During Outages Without Internet Access: Member Ward described using BWS emergency water-storage bags ahead of the August 2026 storm and asked whether residents without internet access during an outage should assume they should conserve water; Oda confirmed conservation is advisable at all times and especially during power outages.

City Wastewater/Stormwater Community Meetings: Chair Mayor asked whether BWS is involved in the City's planned community meetings on wastewater and stormwater system management; Oda is unsure that BWS will be involved, but will look into this. Chair Mayor announced the City will be holding multiple community meetings on the future of wastewater and stormwater systems which would be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (Kailua Elementary School cafeteria), Thursday, September 3, 2026 (Kapolei Hale), and Thursday, September 10, 2026 (Mission Memorial Auditorium), open to public input. Vice Chair Knudsen added that a prior version of this stormwater initiative proposed a new billing structure based on a property's impervious surface area, which he characterized as potentially inequitable to drier neighborhoods, and urged community input. Oda confirmed this would fall to a different agency, not BWS.

Questions, comments, and discussion followed

Storm Update: Principal Goo reported all Kaiser Complex schools were prepared to serve as shelters during the recent storm, with campuses closed 40–52 hours for power restoration and only minor storm damage (downed trees/branches), except for roof damage to a building at Niu Valley Middle School.

Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT). Chair Mayor asked for an update on the abandoned vehicle off Kalanianaʻole Highway, asking if it had been removed. Management Analyst Galen Wong reported HDOT has no contract authority to store or tow the vehicle, since the HPD did not respond to and document the original accident; responsibility for retrieving the vehicle and reimbursing guardrail-repair costs rests with the owner and their insurer, and coordination with the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), on whose property the vehicle sits, may be needed to resolve the impasse. Management Analyst Wong also explained HDOT's process for approving lane closures on Kalanianaʻole Highway, which requires prior approval from Director Ed Sniffen and public notice, except in utility-driven emergencies.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed

Threshold for Nighttime/Off-Peak Lane Closures: Member Wolff asked whether there is a defined threshold of traffic inconvenience or noise level that triggers a requirement for lane-closure work to occur at night or outside peak hours, noting the significant delays a single-lane closure causes commuters in East Honolulu. Wong said the decision depends on the type of work and expected noise, that contractors must announce closures 48 hours in advance, and that HDOT tries to work around peak hours where feasible, but was unable to identify a specific decibel or delay threshold.

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3. Community Announcements · video 1:16:39

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4. Public-Generated Issues · video 1:26:11

Questions, comments, and concerns followed

Possible Remediation Approaches: Member Wolff noted the difficulty of the ravine terrain and suggested a controlled burn under monitored, low-wind conditions, or grazing goats, as possible remediation approaches.

Pursuing State Assistance and an Interagency Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): Secretary Bishop suggested that, given DPR's apparent lack of city resources or capacity to address the issue in a reasonable timeframe, the Board and residents consider seeking assistance from state agencies, such as the state Division of Conservation and Coastal Lands (which already has approval authority over land near Hanauma Bay), potentially through a MOU between the City and State, and suggested raising this with HDOT Director Ed Sniffen at Representative Gedeon’s Thursday, August 27, 2026 Talk Story event.

Fire-Wise Mitigation Referrals: Chair Mayor suggested the resident's association also connect with the Hawaiʻi Kai Strong wildfire-mitigation coalition led by Matt Glei.

Request for Special Election – City Council District 4. Member Altonn raised concern about voter confusion in the ongoing City Council District 4 race given uncertainty over a candidate's ballot eligibility pending a Hawaiʻi Supreme Court ruling, and asked that the Board consider requesting a special election once the court's decision is issued, so that the outcome reflects voters' informed intent. The Chair noted the item would need to be placed on a future agenda for Board action, since votes cannot be taken on public-generated issues under the Sunshine Law, and agreed to consider the request for the next agenda.

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5. Presentations · video 1:49:33

Hawaiʻi Youth Prevention. Jenny Foust, presenting on behalf of the Hawaiʻi High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Youth Prevention Team (Program supported through HIDTA), explained that HIDTA is a federally funded program (via the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy) aimed at increasing collaboration among law enforcement to combat drug trafficking, and that the Prevention Team's mission is to build community protective factors that reduce youth substance use through evidence-based, strengths-focused prevention science. She described the statewide Hawaiʻi Youth Prevention Initiative, run with the Departments of Education and Health (through Alcohol & Drug Abuse Division (ADAD) and opioid settlement funds), in three tiers: Tier 1, building community support through workshops (already held on Hawaiʻi Island and Maui, most recently in Hāna, with more planned, including in Nānākuli in September 2026); Tier 2, a youth summit on Monday, October 26, 2026, bringing together five students, an administrator, and a trusted adult from every public, private, and charter high school statewide; and Tier 3, mobilizing community members and youth summit participants into ongoing, youth-led community action work groups. She closed the presentation by sharing QR codes for the program website, workshop requests, and Instagram.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed

Requesting a Community Workshop for Hawaiʻi Kai: Chair Mayor asked whether Hawaiʻi Kai schools or the community could request a workshop directly. Foust said this is possible and that the program is actively trying to draw in community members who may not realize they play a role in prevention (health care workers, police officers, media), beyond the school-based programming.

Scope of Issues Addressed: Chair Mayor asked whether the program addresses only drug use issues or any other issues. Foust confirmed the program's "prevention is prevention" approach builds protective factors that address multiple issues whether it be substance abuse, violence, or coping/mental-health, as they all stem from the same behavioral issues. Chair Mayor noted there are many homeless teenagers on the streets who need help. Foust noted that they will also be collaborating with the University of Hawaiʻi.

Member Altonn left the meeting at 9:00 p.m. 8 members present.

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6. Vacancies: Three (3) At-Large Seats · video 2:00:46

There were no volunteers.

7. Officials’ Reports · video 2:01:14

Mayor Rick Blangiardi's Representative. Chair Mayor announced that Amy Asselbaye is no longer the Mayor's Representative. The Chair read the report and highlighted the following: the new state driver's license/ID requirements; the swearing-in of David Lazar as Honolulu Police Department Chief; the lowering of school-zone speed limits to 20 mph; a national award recognizing city parks; and an open application window for the Youth Climate Action Fund (up to $4,999 per project), which the Chair said she forwarded to Kaiser High School. The report also included city follow-ups on prior Board questions: no regular update yet on Koko Crater Stables (city in discussion with the concessionaire and its attorney); Secretary Bishop has been in contact with the city regarding maintenance of the reef-fish statues at Hanauma Bay; and DPR reported the Hāhaʻione-area comfort station is cleaned daily, its restroom sink is in good working condition, graffiti has been painted over, and staff found no evidence of human waste at Wāwāmalu during inspection, with any rubbish removed during regular cleaning.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed

Amy Asselbaye Recognition: Vice Chair Knudsen would like to recognize Amy Asselbaye as one of the most effective, thorough, polite, and considerate Mayor’s Representative that this board has had. Chair Mayor agreed with Vice Chair Knudsen and will send an email thanking her on behalf of the board.

City Council Chair Tommy Waters – District 4. Council Chair Waters clarified that the City Council did not dismantle the Office of Economic Revitalization or its associated positions, which remain fully funded by the Council; rather, the Mayor chose not to fund/continue the office. He distributed information on the real property tax credit for homeowners earning $80,000 or less, which caps property tax liability at 3% of household income, with an application deadline of Wednesday, September 30, 2026. He discussed the outdated infrastructure, undersized stormwater infrastructure and noted he did not support a prior proposal to fund stormwater upgrades through a fee based on a property's impervious surface area; he described identifying roughly $200 million in unspent city funds and proposed redirecting lapsed park-related funds (Bills 33, 34, and 44 – covering camping-permit fees and a portion of the transient accommodations tax) toward stormwater and other infrastructure resiliency needs, and encouraged residents to testify at the City Council. He also reported on the pending Hawaiʻi Supreme Court ruling affecting his own eligibility for the City Council District 4 position, and the impact on the general election, noting a decision was expected within days.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed

Cellular Tower Backup Generators: Chair Mayor noted that all mobile carriers should have backup generators for their cellular poles so they don’t rely on HECO’s grid during emergencies.

Apprising the Mayor on Wildfire Risk: Secretary Bishop, referencing the earlier public-generated issue on Portlock-area wildfire risk, asked Chair Waters to consider raising the issue directly with Mayor Blangiardi, given the opportunity to also discuss it with HDOT Director Sniffen at the Thursday, August 27, 2026 Talk Story event, to seek a joint city-state solution. Chair Waters agreed to consider the request.

Altonn arrived (online) to the meeting at 9:21 p.m.; 9 members present.

Governor Josh Green’s Representative. Cameron Black commended the Board for raising power and communications resiliency issues before the Lala storm; encouraged extending the discussion of cellular-carrier backup power to other critical infrastructure (shopping centers, medical facilities, grocery stores); Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) is offering assistance for those impacted by the storms; shared general generator-safety guidance and noted HIEMA storm-related housing-assistance flyers; noted Hawaiian Electric is conducting an open RFP process to procure new sources of generation on Oʻahu, with a public technical conference on Monday, August 31, 2026; and he will take back the concern regarding the fire risk on Portlock and said the State has a role on State lands but deferred further comment to DLNR.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed

Abandoned Vehicle Interagency Coordination: Vice Chair Knudsen urged Black to help facilitate cooperation among HDOT, DLNR, and State Parks to finally remove the long-abandoned vehicle on the Kaʻiwi State Scenic Shoreline, noting a similar area once had roughly 20 abandoned vehicles that were eventually cleared. Black said he would include the issue in his report and follow up.

Senator Stanley Chang – District 9. No representative was present.

Senator Chris Lee – District 25. No representative was present.

Representative Mark Hashem – District 19. No representative was present.

Representative Joe Gedeon – District 18. Representative Joe Gedeon reported he actively communicated the HECO outage updates to constituents throughout the recent storm via email, social media, and Nextdoor. He described a constituent survey on Hawaiʻi Kai power reliability at his website (repgedeon.com), which had drawn roughly 425 responses within 24 hours, including over 200 detailed written comments, with results to be compiled and shared with the Board and coordinated with other elected officials to press HECO leadership for a long-term reliability plan. He noted his July 2026 talk story was very timely as the topic was about hurricane preparedness with Department of Emergency Management Molly Pierce and Hawaiʻi Kai Strong Matt Glei attending the meeting. He previewed the Thursday, August 27, 2026 Talk Story event (6:00–7:30 p.m. at the Oahu Club) with HDOT Director Ed Sniffen and a DTS representative, discussion on current and incoming projects in Hawaiʻi Kai, long-term issues such as aging infrastructure, dangerous intersections, and speeding. He reiterated the launching of the "Drive Aloha" traffic-safety signage campaign, with additional signage planned for Poipu Drive. He also addressed the abandoned vehicle near the Kalanianaʻole Highway guardrail, noting he plans to raise it with Director Sniffen.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed

Timeliness of Outage Communication: Member Bender thanked Representative Gedeon for his prompt communication during the recent power outage. Representative Gedeon noted his goal is for his office to be a communication hub in Hawaiʻi Kai and will try to distribute information as effectively as possible.

Extended Cellular Outages by Carrier: Representative Gedeon reported that T-Mobile towers use mobile generators during storms, while an AT&T transmission line was severely damaged and required three to four weeks to repair; he had not yet received information from Verizon but offered to follow up. Member Wolff reported residents at Maunalua not having cell service regardless of carrier and noted that he received cell service from T-Mobile after 22 hours and asked if 911 still works. Representative Gedeon noted he also had no service from T-Mobile, but he was able to still make calls. He will also look into this.

Congressional Representatives. This item was skipped. No representatives were present.

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8. Board Business · video 2:42:40

Request the Department of Parks & Recreation Provide Adequate Shelter from Severe Weather Events for the Staff on Duty at the Entrances to Hanauma Bay and Koko Crater Botanical Gardens: Vice Chair Knudsen presented the item, describing security guards stationed at both entrances with no functioning shelter (sharing a photo taken shortly before the recent storm of a guard shelter).

Knudsen MOVED and Bender SECONDED that the Hawaiʻi Kai Neighborhood Board, noting that security guards at the entrances to Hanauma Bay and Koko Crater Botanical Garden are on duty without protection from severe weather conditions, requests that the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation construct adequate guard shacks or weatherproof shelters for the security personnel.

Discussion followed.

Previous Request: Vice Chair Knudsen noted that the Friends of Hanauma Bay have made a similar request to DPR previously.

Nature of the Weather Exposure: Member Ward asked what weather conditions prompted the request (e.g., rain versus sun/heat); Vice Chair Knudsen clarified the request covers all severe weather conditions generally, and that DPR should determine the appropriate solution, whether a simple bus-stop-style shelter or a more substantial guard shack.

Visitor Impression at Hanauma Bay: Member Wolff supported the motion, noting Hanauma Bay is one of the island's premier visitor destinations and that the current makeshift shelter (a folding lounge chair and small umbrella) is not representative of the standard the Board wants for staff working there or the impression it creates for visitors.

Friendly Amendment – "Provide" in Place of "Construct": Secretary Bishop noted the Friends of Hanauma Bay have discussed shelter options with management for several years and several alternatives have been trialed; she recommended changing "construct" to "provide" in the motion, since "construct" implies a capital improvement project (CIP) with a longer timeline, whereas "provide" gives DPR broader, faster options. Vice Chair Knudsen and Bender accepted the friendly amendment.

Hearing no further discussion or objection, the motion that the Hawaiʻi Kai Neighborhood Board, noting that security guards at the entrances to Hanauma Bay and Koko Crater Botanical Garden are on duty without protection from severe weather conditions, requests that the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation provide adequate guard shacks or weatherproof shelters for the security personnel WAS ADOPTED; 9-0-0 (AYE: Allen, Altonn, Bishop, Knudsen, Lee, Mayor, Wolff, Ward, and Bender; NAY: None; ABSTAIN: None)

Update on Kaʻiwi Coast Scenic Byway. Chair Mayor reported no new update, but expressed hope the state will address the abandoned vehicle in the ravine off Kalanianaʻole Highway.

Update on Kamilonui Valley Agriculture. Chair Mayor reported no new update.

Update on Koko Crater Stables. Chair Mayor noted this was addressed under the Mayor's Representative's report; the city remains in discussion with the concessionaire and its attorney, with the Board hoping issues will be addressed.

9. Board Committees · video 2:50:09

Chair Mayor noted two Board committees met on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, but that both committee chairs were absent from this meeting; she provided a brief summary on their behalf, joined by other members in attendance.

Report from Joint Committee Meeting of Parks & Recreation, and Planning, Zoning & Environment (Wāwāmalu Beach). Chair Mayor reported the joint committee discussed a possible name change for "Wāwāmalu Beach," with historical evidence suggesting the correct/original name is "ʻAwāwamalu" and discussed whether the area should instead be designated a nature park or nature preserve to emphasize preservation rather than active recreational use. The committee intends to meet again before bringing a recommendation back to the full Board. Vice Chair Knudsen noted a condensed reference of Hawaiʻi place names contains no earlier record of "Awāwāmalu," while current and near-universal usage favors "ʻWāwāmalu".

10. Approval Of Regular Meeting Minutes · video 2:52:34

Minutes for Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Member Bender noted one correction on page 2 under Questions, Comments and Concerns Followed (Recurring Water Main Breaks Near Kuliʻouʻou), the reference to "toward Kamilo Nui Valley" should be corrected to "toward Niu Valley".

Hearing no other revisions, corrections, or objections, the Tuesday, July 28, 2026 meeting minutes WAS ADOPTED with the amendment; 9-0-0 (AYE: Allen, Altonn, Bishop, Knudsen, Lee, Mayor, Wolff, Ward, and Bender; NAY: None; ABSTAIN: None)

11. Other Board Announcements · video 2:54:00

Board Member Announcements. None.

Board Chairperson Announcements. Chair Mayor announced that a letter from the Board supporting the City Council resolutions opposing the harvesting of reef fish for commercial aquarium purposes was sent to the City Council, and that she resubmitted the same letter as opposition testimony to the state Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) ahead of its Friday, August 28, 2026 meeting, at which BLNR is considering regulations that could reinstate commercial aquarium collection permits.

12. Closing Announcements · video 2:54:56

Next Regular Meeting. The next regular meeting of the Hawaiʻi Kai Neighborhood Board is on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hahaʻione Elementary School Cafeteria, 595 Pepeʻekeo St., Honolulu, HI 96825, and on WebEx.

ʻŌlelo Broadcast. Regular meetings are cablecast on ʻŌlelo Ch. 49 on the 2nd Monday of the following month at 9:00 p.m.; repeating on that month's 3rd Friday at 7:00 a.m. Videos are also online at org/olelonet (search "Hawaiʻi Kai Board") or via ("Board Meeting Video Archive").

13. Adjournment · video 2:56:00