Author: Katherine Lindell

August 5, 2018August 6, 2018US Coast Guard

U.S. Coast Guard Clarifies Commercial Parasail Vessel Encounter Rules

U.S. Coast Guard Clarifies Right of Way Rules for Commercial Parasail Craft

Safety Officer Explains Rules for All Mariners Navigating Mamala Bay

A near-collision, on July 4th, between a Cal 20 sailboat, under sail, and a commercial parasail vessel that was towing a kite behind it with two passengers under,

… READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .

June 28, 2018July 17, 2018State Small Boat Harbor System

Despite Huge Profits from Harbor Properties the DLNR Still Proposing Big Increases in Fees

The DLNR under Suzanne Case, with the administrative support of DOBOR’s Ed Underwood, has hatched a plan to make the harbor system and boating in Hawaii even less appealing. A plan to amend chapter 13-234 will force boaters to pay huge fee increases, some as much as 1000%, and … READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .

June 28, 2018July 1, 2018Drugs in Our Harbors

Cat Burglar Video Signals Ongoing Crime Problems in the State’s Public Harbor System

Cat Burglar Caught on Video as Harbor Crime Remains a Concern

Despite $2,578,010 in Surplus Revenues from the Ala Wai Harbor Alone, State's DLNR Still Can't Provide Security

A boater at the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor recently shared this surveillance video with us of a repeat offender cat burglar

… READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .

May 30, 2018July 1, 2018Chapter 13-234 Proposed Fee Hike

Yet Another Break-in and Robbery at the Ala Wai Unnerves Tenants

Yet Another Break-in at the Ala Wai

Unnerves Tenants

Yet another robbery two nights ago at the Ala Wai Small Boat public harbor is making tenants nervous there. The owner of a fishing boat on D-pier lost over $5,000 worth of fishing gear to thieves who pried open a hatch

… READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .

May 17, 2018May 17, 2018Drugs in Our Harbors

Hawaii’s Public Harbor Crisis – Boater Comes Forward to Share His Recent Experiences

"Hawaii's Public Harbor Crisis"

Boater Comes Forward on Video to Share His Recent Experiences

In this video, a Hawaii boater shares his experience at the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor.

The individual in this video is a resident with a busy professional life and a family. He is one of

… READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .

May 15, 2018June 10, 2018Chapter 13-234 Proposed Fee Hike

Upcoming Boater Fee Increases: Boater Feedback

Upcoming Boater Fee Increases

Boater Feedback

In September of 2017, boaters were notified that the DLNR had begun the process of formulating a new slate of fee increases. Time is now rapidly approaching when the Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR - board members, including Suzanne Case) will be

… READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .

April 1, 2018May 14, 2018Chapter 13-234 Proposed Fee Hike

Hefty Boater Fees Hike Proposal

Quick Guide to the Proposed Boater Fees Hike – and What You Can Do About it

Boaters are about to get walloped with an array of fee increases ranging from 30% to 1000% in addition to more restrictions. This revision of Chapter 13-234 will slam boaters with much higher

… READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .

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February 1, 2019February 2, 2019Chapter 13-234 Proposed Fee Hike

The DLNR Just Located a Crucial Public Hearing to Limit Public Response

Hawaii's Liar's Club Thinks Ethics is for Sissies

OPINION

Opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the staff at Hawaii Ocean News

DLNR Chair, Suzanne Case, did not

… READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .

January 23, 2019January 31, 2019Privatizing Public Assets

Privatizing Public Assets is a Vile Betrayal of Public Trust

For-Profit Corporations Don't Care About the Public's Interests

OPINION

Opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the staff at Hawaii Ocean News

Stealing public assets from the people of Hawaii

… READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .

January 9, 2019January 11, 2019Public Harbors Crisis

DOBOR Forced to Shift Tactics in Wake of HON Investigation

Public Can Now Receive Email Notification of Upcoming Public Hearings

Up until a few days ago, anyone wanting to put their name on a list of those interested in receiving an email notification of upcoming public hearing dates were told

… READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .

January 7, 2019April 7, 2019Public Harbors Crisis

Ed Underwood’s DOBOR

Ed Underwood's DOBOR

Public's Confidence in DOBOR Plunges

It's been said that ". . . there are ten thousand steps before one can expect to achieve enlightenment . . . ". Over the past year, Hawaii Ocean News staff has been investigating DOBOR's idea of due diligence to the public,

… READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .

December 14, 2018January 18, 2019Public Harbors Crisis

DLNR Board Approves Document that Openly Lies to Hawaii’s Public

Is Lying to the Public the New Norm?

DLNR Board Approves Document with Known Ethical Issues

- Opinion -

“The people of Hawaii believe that public officers and employees must exhibit the highest standards of ethical conduct and that these standards come from the personal integrity of each individual

… READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .

December 4, 2018December 13, 2018DLNR

Public Testimony Again Exposes Misleading Verbiage in State’s 13-234 Proposal

Public Testimony Again Exposes Misleading Verbiage in State's 13-234 Proposal

H.O.N. Now Reaching Out to the EPA and International Environmental Groups for Help

We have submitted to the Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) our Public Testimony for Agenda Item J-1, “Request approval to initiate Rule-Making Proceedings, including Public

… READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .

November 30, 2018April 15, 2019DLNR

On Ferris Wheels, Wedding Chapels, Lava Bombs and Incoming Missiles

Has the State, under Governor David Ige, Completely Lost it's Mind?

OPINION

Opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the staff at Hawaii Ocean News

The State of Hawaii's latest

… READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .

October 21, 2018February 2, 2019DLNR

Public Testimony Exposes Misleading Verbiage in State’s 13-234 Proposal

Public Testimony Exposes Misleading Verbiage in State's 13-234 Proposal

Board Members Asked to Correct Flaws First

We have submitted to the Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) our Public Testimony for Agenda Item J-3, “Request approval to initiate Rule-Making Proceedings, including Public Hearing, to amend and compile Title 13,

… READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .

September 1, 2018September 14, 2018DLNR

We Asked Ed Underwood How DOBOR Came Up With Fee Increase Numbers

Here's What He Said

We're wondering, at this point, if Governor David Ige is actually aware of what is going on in his DLNR, headed by his Chair pick, Suzanne Case.

In an attempt to pass off slight-of-hand

… READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .

August 5, 2018August 6, 2018US Coast Guard

U.S. Coast Guard Clarifies Commercial Parasail Vessel Encounter Rules

U.S. Coast Guard Clarifies Right of Way Rules for Commercial Parasail Craft

Safety Officer Explains Rules for All Mariners Navigating Mamala Bay

A near-collision, on July 4th, between a Cal 20 sailboat, under sail, and a commercial parasail vessel that was towing a kite behind it with two passengers under,

… READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .

June 28, 2018July 17, 2018State Small Boat Harbor System

Despite Huge Profits from Harbor Properties the DLNR Still Proposing Big Increases in Fees

June 28, 2018July 1, 2018Drugs in Our Harbors

Cat Burglar Video Signals Ongoing Crime Problems in the State’s Public Harbor System

Cat Burglar Caught on Video as Harbor Crime Remains a Concern

Despite $2,578,010 in Surplus Revenues from the Ala Wai Harbor Alone, State's DLNR Still Can't Provide Security

A boater at the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor recently shared this surveillance video with us of a repeat offender cat burglar

… READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .

May 30, 2018July 1, 2018Chapter 13-234 Proposed Fee Hike

Yet Another Break-in and Robbery at the Ala Wai Unnerves Tenants

Yet Another Break-in at the Ala Wai

Unnerves Tenants

… READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .

May 23, 2018June 29, 2018Chapter 13-234 Proposed Fee Hike

Top Ten Reasons Why Hawaii’s Plan to Hijack Boaters for More Money Might Be Nothing More Than Quiet Extortion

Top Ten Reasons Why Hawaii's Plan to Hijack Boaters for More Money

Might Be Nothing More Than Quiet Extortion

While the information in this article is based on original statute documentation, and comments appearing from boaters were gained through boater interviews, any opinions expressed herein are those of the author

… READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .

May 17, 2018May 17, 2018Drugs in Our Harbors

Hawaii’s Public Harbor Crisis – Boater Comes Forward to Share His Recent Experiences

"Hawaii's Public Harbor Crisis"

Boater Comes Forward on Video to Share His Recent Experiences

In this video, a Hawaii boater shares his experience at the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor.

The individual in this video is a resident with a busy professional life and a family. He is one of

… READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .

May 15, 2018June 10, 2018Chapter 13-234 Proposed Fee Hike

Upcoming Boater Fee Increases: Boater Feedback

Upcoming Boater Fee Increases

Boater Feedback

… READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .

April 27, 2018May 3, 2018Diamond Head

Kirk Caldwell’s Final Solution: Kill the Showers at Diamond Head

Opinion
The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Hawaii Ocean News or its staff.

Kirk Caldwell would love it if you believed that he was part of Hawaii’s surf culture — kind of a Fred Hemmings kind-a … READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .

April 21, 2018May 3, 2018State Small Boat Harbor System

One Single Change to Hawaii Harbor Statutes Could Transform the Harbor System

Opinion
The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Hawaii Ocean News or its staff.

The DLNR under Suzanne Case, with the administrative support of DOBOR’s Ed Underwood, has hatched a plan to make the harbor system and … READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .

February 10, 2018June 1, 2018Harbor Crime

Multihull Break-In at the Ala Wai Small Boat Public Harbor May Signal Scary New Trend

Multihull Break-In at the Ala Wai Small Boat Public Harbor

May Signal Scary New Trend

Break-ins and robberies at the Ala Wai are nothing new. The recent increase in the number of break-ins, however, is being felt by more and more vessel owners there. There is no DLNR security presence

… READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE . . .

Latest Alerts

New Community Meeting Room – Everyone Welcome CLICK HERE

New fees proposal for all BOATERS suggest substantial increases – some up to 1000% over current fees. DOBOR’s Ed Underwood, the “chief architect” of the updated statute, is currently readying approval of this proposal for ongoing consideration by DLNR’s board chaired by Suzanne Case. Boaters are advised to contact Ed Underwood at DOBOR, Suzanne Case at the DLNR, and the board members of the BLNR to comment on fee increases. Click here for more information.

Talk to Your Rulemakers!

Your comments will matter. Below is a contact list of those who need your input regarding this proposed fee hike and rules change:

Suzanne Case Is in charge of the DLNR and chairs its board (the BLNR). Contact her by name CLICK HERE. She and her board will deliberate on the fee hikes beginning May 11th or 25th (we will update when we know for sure), 2018.

DLNR board members. Contact them HERE:

Suzanne D. Case, Chairperson
Stanley H. Roehrig, Hawai`i Member (Term: 7/01/14 – 6/30/18)
Keith “Keone” Downing, At-Large (Term: 7/01/17 – 6/30/21)
James A. Gomes, Maui Member (Term: 7/01/17 – 6/30/21)
Thomas Oi, Kauai Member (Term: 7/01/16 – 6/30/2020)
Samuel “’Ohu” Gon III, O`ahu Member (Term: 7/01/17 – 6/30/21)
Christopher Yuen, At-Large (Term: 7/11/14 – 6/30/18)

Governor's Office:
https://governor.hawaii.gov/contact-us/contact-the-governor/

Click here to contact State Representative, Tom Brower, District 22 (Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor)

SBRRB Board Members. Contact them by name at dbedt.director@hawaii.gov . They will deliberate on the fee hikes beginning May 16, 2018 and their conclusions may weigh in on the final decision: Oahu: Anthony Borge, Chair, Robert Cundiff, Vice Chair, Harris Nakamoto, Nancy Atmospera-Walch, Reg Baker; Hawaii County: Garth Yamanaka, 2nd Vice Chair; Maui County: Kyoko Kimura, Second Vice Chair

Ed Underwood Ed Underwood is in charge of drafting the new fee changes (Administrator for DOBOR); contact him HERE.

Contact the DLNR with informal comments regarding any part of, or the whole of Chapter 13-234 HERE.

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