"8 conditions will be attached to special use permits for non-commercial, personal use of the bay"

Following courtesy of KITV4:
HONOLULU —The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of State Parks is taking the next step to restore additional public recreational access to the waters of Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park after imposing a moratorium that began January 2, 2013 on all vessels entering the bay and all landing at Ka'awaloa.

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Submitted by Jalna Keala
Chair, Government Relations Committee

Tribune-Herald staff writer, Tom Callis, reports that the work of federal researchers are ongoing. A National Marine Fisheries Service spokesperson anticipates a report done by summer.  The article can be viewed via the link below.

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Submitted by Jalna Keala
Chair, Government Relations Committee

Reactions mounting concerning DLNR's restrictions placed on locals while tourists get to use Kealakekua Bay. President Stroud urges discussion and to raise your concerns regarding this matter.

Background, provided by KITV-4, can be accessed by clicking on the image below.  President Stroud's letter to the Governor is available for review below.

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Letter to the Governor

Submitted by Jalna Keala
Chair, Government Relations Committee

The Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs announces the events that are connected with the celebration of Prince Kūhiō Day on March 26.  The month long series of events includes the 11th annual Prince Kūhiō Commemorative Parade in Waikīkī on March 23rd and the Prince Kuhio Maui Ho’olaule’a on March 30th.  Sponsored by the Hawaii Tourism Authority, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and the Kamehameha Schools, these events promise opportunities to explore and celebrate the many facets of the Hawaiian culture.

Prince Kuhio 2013 Press Release, February 12, 2013 (doc)

"A perfect specimen of a Hawaiian male"
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