The Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands proposes to amend  Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapter 13-5 relating to the Conservation District. 

On June 12, 2026  the Board of Land and Natural Resources gave their approval for OCCL to conduct statewide public hearings on the proposed amendments. OCCL’s Report to the BLNR provides an overview of the proposed amendments.

• HAR 13-5  proposed amendments 07.15.26 (Ramseyer)
• HAR 13-5 proposed amendments 07.15.26 (Standard)

 Written comments can be emailed at any time to [DLNR.OC.Chap13-5@hawaii.gov](mailto:DLNR.OC.Chap13-5@hawaii.gov).

Proposed Rule Changes – Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands

I live on-island and would love to head out end to support spots like The Haven and Wainiha Country Market (and hopefully Gaia if they are open too), or maybe spend an hour at Tunnels. But past Hanalei School, that DOT flashing board is still up saying "Local Traffic Only."

I have heard a few different things from folks. Some say that residents going to the the local businesses or heading out to the beach is fine, but others say no non-residents of wainiha to Haena can go past Wainiha.

I just want to make sure I am doing the right thing and not adding unnecessary congestion if we are better off staying put right now. What is the general consensus for heading past the bridge these days? No go? Go if heading to businesses/beach and staying out of the way/being respectful?

Anyone else see this? Cracked me right up, down to the ruby slippahs.

I used the data from here: https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/economic/daily-passenger-counts/

I'm wondering if anyone knows what happened to this business? I did a drop off for repair at the first of Sept and he never picked it up. His answering machine still has a message of being open. Anyone know if Josh is okay?

Hurts to see so many livelihoods impacted by Hurricane Lowell:

https://files.hawaii.gov/dbedt/economic/data_reports/unemployment/2021/graph_ui_kauai.pdf

https://files.hawaii.gov/dbedt/economic/data_reports/unemployment/2021/ui_kauai_2026.pdf

I am thinking of getting one or going in with someone who already has one. Mahalo!

Anywhere to find goteborg musubi anymore since Ishihara closed?

I was considering getting a NOAA weather radio. Did those broadcasts work during the power outages? I was unable to receive any FM and very limited AM in my car in Kapaa once the power went down.

This sucks but it could be worse 🤷🏽

They don't sell anything I need, they lay off their employees the moment things slow down...

Exactly why should I care if they go out of business?

Aloha!
I’m looking for recommendations for a good dentist/ oral surgeon on Kauaʻi who does dental implants. If you’ve had one done locally, who did you go to, and how was your experience with the procedure, recovery, and final result?

https://kiuc.coop/outage-center
Link for more details - check out news section daily for updates

Me and my two month old daughter been homeless for two months. I tried to get assistance from the county and the state thru different programs and they say they can’t help us. There’s just no infrastructure here or resources for what we’re experiencing, the homeless shelter is filled up. the only people who can help us is Catholic charities. They are offering four months of rent but every ad I have answered through craigslist and Facebook nobody wants a newborn in the house, which is understandable and nobody wants to accept the fund for the four months because seen as an unreliable source of money, which i understand.
I was just wondering if anybody had any phone numbers or ideas of some thing I haven’t tried yet. I have looked at going to the mainland. I was born and raised here so I don’t really know any of the areas there or have family members in those parts. I’m just really at loss and this could go on for years and it’s really scary. And now due to the hurricane on unemployment so I don’t have any kind of income coming in at all.

Ps I don’t need judgement I am my biggest critic

The Hawaii Tourism Bureau reported 428 arriving passengers on 9/14 into the Lihue Airport yesterday vs the usual 2,000 passengers. This includes residents, workers, and people aiding with recovery efforts, not just visitors.

Sept. 14, 11:15 a.m., County of Kauaʻi, Hurricane Lowell Recovery

- mentions lots of positive things such as 5x as many linemen working on the power

https://www.kauai.gov/County-Press-Releases/Sept.-14-1115-a.m.-County-of-Kaua%CA%BBi-Hurricane-Lowell-Recovery-Update