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HILO, Hawaii — The state Board of Land and Natural Resources fined a man more than $600,000 on accusations of poisoning a stream, killing an estimated 6

Fine Leveled Against Hawaii Island Man In Prawn Poisoning Case HONOLULU – The Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) fined 54-year-old Wayne Keaulana Spatz, of Hilo, $633,840 for pouring poison into Pāheʻeheʻe Stream in North Hilo resulting in the deaths of an estimated 6,250 Tahitian prawns. This is the largest BLNR fine ever for an aquatic resource violation in the state. BLNR and DLNR Chair Suzanne Case said, “The action today sends a strong and clear message to anyone else who i...

The Maui News A television special featuring an endangered native bird found only on Maui will debut on KHON2 this evening, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources announced. Shot entirely on Maui, “Saving Kiwikiu — Maui parrotbill on the brink,” tells the story of the small yellow honeycreepers that live only in high-elevation forests on windward Haleakala. The bird’s estimated population has dwindled to fewer than 150 individuals, putting them at a high risk of going extin...

Hawaii lawmakers just approved a measure to fine people $500 for intentionally releasing balloons into the atmosphere insider@insider.com (Connor Perrett) Hawaii lawmakers passed a bill to make it illegal to intentionally release balloons. If signed by Gov. David Ige, people who intentionally release helium balloons face a $500 fine. Supporters say the bill would reduce pollution that is harmful to the states marine life. Hawaii lawmakers this week voted to pass a bill that wo...

Hawaii lawmakers passed a bill to make it illegal to intentionally release balloons.  If signed by Gov. David Ige, people who intentionally release helium balloons face a $500 fine.  Supporters say the bill would reduce pollution that is harmful to the states marine life. Hawaii lawmakers this week voted to pass a bill that would make it illegal to intentionally release balloons filled with helium or another similar gas into the atmosphere.  According to a report, if signed into law by Hawai...

The dams/reservoirs fined are Wahiawa on O‘ahu and Keaīwa on Hawai‘i. The DLNR Dam Safety Program presented the enforcement actions to the Land Board to ensure dam owners move forward with the necessary steps to maintain their dam structures and comply with safety standards and regulations set forth in state law. Carty Chang, DLNR’s Chief Engineer said, “The goal of the Dam Safety Program is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of everyone by reducing the risk of failure of ...

Dole Fined $20,000 For Significant Safety Risks Posed By Wahiawa Dam - Honolulu Civil Beat Dole Fined $20,000 For ‘Significant’ Safety Risks Posed By Wahiawa Dam The fine was among the first enforcements against local dam owners since the Kaupakalua dam overflowed, prompting evacuations on Maui. Reading time: 5 minutes. The state’s land board fined Dole Food Company Hawaii $20,000 on Friday for failing to safely maintain the Wahiawa dam, which protects Oahu’s North Shore from flooding ...

Courtesy DLNR Divers from the Department of Land and Natural Resources investigated and identified probable World War II munitions off the south shore of Lana‘i on March 25. Recreational divers first spotted the "unexploded ordnances" (UXO) and reported them to officials. They were found about 300 yards offshore near Hulopoe Beach, at least 75 feet below the surface.  Divers prepare to investigate the unexploded ordnances off the coast of Lana‘i Credit Courtesy DLNR Two probable World Wa...

Hawaii Lawmakers Should Fund This Green Jobs Program - Honolulu Civil Beat Hawaii Lawmakers Should Fund This Green Jobs Program The proposed work program inspired by FDR is intended to mitigate the state’s loss of jobs and residents. About the Author The members of Civil Beat’s editorial board are Pierre Omidyar, Patti Epler, Nathan Eagle, Chad Blair, Jessica Terrell, Julia Steele, Lee Cataluna, Kim Gamel and John Hill. Opinions expressed by the editorial board reflect the group’s consens...

After lengthy trial, judge rules diversion of East Maui streams are within reason East Maui streams were the focus of recent litigation brought on by the Sierra Club. (Source: DLNR) By HNN Staff | April 7, 2021 at 2:56 PM HST - Updated April 7 at 2:56 PM HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - A judge has ruled that water is not being wasted by stream diversions in East Maui. In a weeks-long trial that started in August last year, the Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR), Maui County, ...