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start date: 09/25/2026
end date: 09/25/2026
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content:
Bill Nos. 181, 182, 184 (Draft 2), 185,
188, and 190
I hereby certify that the following Bills passed first reading at the meeting of the Hawai'i County Council on September 16, 2026, by vote as listed below:
Bill 181: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo District Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawai'i County Code (2016 Edition, as Amended), by Changing the District Classification from Single-Family Residential – 15,000 Square Feet (RS-15) to Single-Family Residential – 10,000 Square Feet (RS-10) at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawai'i, Covered by TMK: 2-4-014:016 (Applicant: Zak Ai Ikawa Saito) (Area: 21,792 square feet). Allows the applicant to subdivide the property into two lots. Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba – 9; Noes: None; Absent: None; Excused: None.
Bill 182: Amends Ordinance No. 26-44, the Operating Budget of the County of Hawai'i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027. Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Justice Assistant Grant account ($86,932) and appropriates the same to the Justice Assistance Grant Program account. Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba – 9; Noes: None; Absent: None; Excused: None.
Bill 184 (Draft 2): Amends Chapter 14 of the Hawai'i County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as Amended), Relating to the Use of Native Plants in County Landscaping. Requires the use of native plants in County landscaping. Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba – 9; Noes: None; Absent: None; Excused: None.
Bill 185: Amends Section 25-8-11 (Lalamilo-Pu'ukapu District Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawai'i County Code (2016 Edition, as Amended), by Changing the District Classification from Agricultural – 40 Acres (A40-A) to Family Agricultural – 1 Acre (FA-1a) at Pu'ukapu, Waimea, Hawai'i, Covered by TMK: 6-4-018:030 (Applicants: Jacqueline Visser, Hanale Visser, and Gilbert Visser) (Area: 2.397 acres). Allows the applicant to create a two-lot subdivision of one-acre each. Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba – 9; Noes: None; Absent: None; Excused: None.
Bill 188: Amends Ordinance No. 26-44, the Operating Budget of the County of Hawai'i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027. Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Rural Health Transformation Program account ($2,355,000) and appropriates the same to the Rural Health Transformation Program account. Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba – 9; Noes: None; Absent: None; Excused: None.
Bill 190: Amends Ordinance No. 26-44, the Operating Budget of the County of Hawai'i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027. Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act account ($1,300,000) and appropriates the same to the following Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 2026-2027 accounts: Administrative/Planning ($150,000), Adult Program ($500,000), Dislocated Worker Program ($250,000), and Youth Program ($400,000). Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba – 9; Noes: None; Absent: None; Excused: None.
Jon Henricks
COUNTY CLERK
Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider
and Employer
(WHT1539434 9/25/26)post title: Bill Nos. 181, 182, 184
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content:
Bill Nos. 181, 182, 184 (Draft 2), 185,
188, and 190
I hereby certify that the following Bills passed first reading at the meeting of the Hawai'i County Council on September 16, 2026, by vote as listed below:
Bill 181: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo District Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawai'i County Code (2016 Edition, as Amended), by Changing the District Classification from Single-Family Residential – 15,000 Square Feet (RS-15) to Single-Family Residential – 10,000 Square Feet (RS-10) at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawai'i, Covered by TMK: 2-4-014:016 (Applicant: Zak Ai Ikawa Saito) (Area: 21,792 square feet). Allows the applicant to subdivide the property into two lots. Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba – 9; Noes: None; Absent: None; Excused: None.
Bill 182: Amends Ordinance No. 26-44, the Operating Budget of the County of Hawai'i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027. Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Justice Assistant Grant account ($86,932) and appropriates the same to the Justice Assistance Grant Program account. Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba – 9; Noes: None; Absent: None; Excused: None.
Bill 184 (Draft 2): Amends Chapter 14 of the Hawai'i County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as Amended), Relating to the Use of Native Plants in County Landscaping. Requires the use of native plants in County landscaping. Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba – 9; Noes: None; Absent: None; Excused: None.
Bill 185: Amends Section 25-8-11 (Lalamilo-Pu'ukapu District Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawai'i County Code (2016 Edition, as Amended), by Changing the District Classification from Agricultural – 40 Acres (A40-A) to Family Agricultural – 1 Acre (FA-1a) at Pu'ukapu, Waimea, Hawai'i, Covered by TMK: 6-4-018:030 (Applicants: Jacqueline Visser, Hanale Visser, and Gilbert Visser) (Area: 2.397 acres). Allows the applicant to create a two-lot subdivision of one-acre each. Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba – 9; Noes: None; Absent: None; Excused: None.
Bill 188: Amends Ordinance No. 26-44, the Operating Budget of the County of Hawai'i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027. Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Rural Health Transformation Program account ($2,355,000) and appropriates the same to the Rural Health Transformation Program account. Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba – 9; Noes: None; Absent: None; Excused: None.
Bill 190: Amends Ordinance No. 26-44, the Operating Budget of the County of Hawai'i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027. Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act account ($1,300,000) and appropriates the same to the following Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 2026-2027 accounts: Administrative/Planning ($150,000), Adult Program ($500,000), Dislocated Worker Program ($250,000), and Youth Program ($400,000). Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba – 9; Noes: None; Absent: None; Excused: None.
Jon Henricks
COUNTY CLERK
Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider
and Employer
(WHT1539434 9/25/26)post title: Bill Nos. 181, 182, 184
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AMENDED NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON
PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE RULE
OFFICE OF ELECTIONS
STATE OF HAWAII
Notice is given that the Chief Election Officer, under the authority of section 11-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes ("HRS"), and pursuant to Chapter 91, HRS, and Chapter 3-171, Hawaii Administrative Rules ("HAR"), will hold a public hearing to afford all interested persons an opportunity to submit oral or written testimony on the proposed new administrative rule, HAR § 3-177-62, to clarify how a matter will be resolved "by lot" when those words are used in a statute. Additionally, as these proposed changes would be made to chapter 3-177, HAR, the chapter will likewise be compiled.
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The public hearing is scheduled at the following time and location:
October 26, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Office of Elections
802 Lehua Avenue
Pearl City, Hawaii 96782
Additionally, video conferencing as a courtesy will be made available via Zoom, with the login information noted below:
View Remote Hearing: https://youtube.com/live/h4ZZlnKB8v8
Remote Oral Testimony: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83972642208
Telephone: +1 669 444 9171 +1 669 900 9128
+1 719 359 4580 +1 253 205 0468
+1 253 215 8782 +1 346 248 7799
+1 386 347 5053 +1 507 473 4847
+1 564 217 2000 +1 646 558 8656
+1 646 931 3860 +1 689 278 1000
+1 301 715 8592 +1 305 224 1968
+1 309 205 3325 +1 312 626 6799
+1 360 209 5623
Meeting ID: 839 7264 2208
If, for technical reasons, the Zoom conference call cannot be made and/or is disrupted, the hearing will continue. All interested persons are therefore encouraged to submit written testimony in advance of the hearing.
AGENDA OF PUBLIC HEARING
I. Call to Order
II. Purpose of the Public Hearing
III. Outline of Procedures
IV. Testimony
V. Announcement of Decision
VI. Adjournment
TOPIC OF RULE PROPOSED TO BE ADOPTED
The Chief Election Officer proposes a new administrative rule in order to comply with the Hawaii Supreme Court's opinion in Souza v. v. Nago, et al., SCEC-26-0000598, which was issued on September 4, 2026. The Court ordered Chief Election Officer Nago "to expeditiously promulgate rules to implement the tie-breaker statute, HRS § 11-157" and to "initiate the process to implement rules with due regard to giving public notice of the proposed rules, and in compliance with the procedures required by law."
The proposed rule solves the problem of how to resolve a matter "by lot." Specifically, the Chief Election Officer proposes that a new administrative rule, HAR § 3-177-62, be adopted to articulate the manner in which statutory references to making determinations "by lot," such as the breaking of a tie in an election, are to occur.
The proposed rule addresses the problem by establishing a procedure for a drawing to be used when a determination needs to be made "by lot." These determinations include resolving contests between candidates and to determine the order of the political preferences that will appear on the ballot for purpose of the Primary Election (i.e. the designations of nonpartisan and for each of the political parties will appear on the ballot card in the order determined by the drawing). As the proposed changes would be made to chapter 3-177, HAR, the chapter would be compiled.
All interested persons wishing to testify on the proposed rule should submit written testimony to the Chief Election Officer, at least twenty-four hours prior to the hearing. Written testimony may be submitted by facsimile to (808) 453-6006, by email to elections@hawaii.gov, by mail to Office of Elections, 802 Lehua Avenue, Pearl City, Hawaii 96782, or by delivering the written testimony in person to the Office of Elections.
Any person submitting written testimony on the day of the hearing shall furnish 10 copies of such testimony to the Chief Election Officer's staff.
The Chief Election Officer or their designee may impose a time limit for each person presenting testimony at the hearing.
In addition, or in lieu of written testimony, any person may file with the Chief Election Officer within two days following the close of the public hearing a written protest or other comments or recommendations in support of or in opposition to the proposed rule making. Such persons shall notify the Chief Election Officer or their designee at the time of the hearing that they intend to file written materials after the hearing. The period for filing written protests, comments, or recommendations may be extended by the Chief Election Officer for good cause.
A copy of the proposed rule to be adopted will be available to be reviewed in person between the hours of 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays (excluding holidays or other days that the office is legally closed), at the Office of Elections, 802 Lehua Avenue, Pearl City, Hawaii 96782, through the day the public hearing is held.
A copy of the proposed rule to be adopted will be mailed to any interested person who requests a copy and pays the required fees for the copy and the postage. A requestor may, in lieu of paying postage, pick up the copy in person at the Office of Elections by paying the applicable copying cost of 10 cents per page.
Requests may be made by calling the Office of Elections at (808) 453-VOTE (8683) or 1-800-442-VOTE (8683) (neighbor islands), or by asking in person at the Office of Elections. In addition, requests may be made in writing by submitting the request by facsimile to (808) 453-6006, by email to elections@hawaii.gov, or by mail to Office of Elections, 802 Lehua Avenue, Pearl City, Hawaii 96782.
The request should include the name, address, and telephone number of the requestor. Contact information will be used by the Office of Elections to inform requestors of applicable fees for copy and postage. Upon receipt of payment the rules will be mailed to the requestor.
The proposed rule is also available at the Office of Elections' website at https://elections.hawaii.gov.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the public hearing process, please contact the Office of Elections at (808) 453-8683 or toll free at 1-800-442-8683 or email elections@hawaii.gov as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request.
(WHT1539112 9/25/26)post title: AMENDED NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
publication: westhawaiitoday.com
ad number: 0001539112-01
category: CLS State Legals
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parent category: State Legals (320)
subclass code: 3056
subcategory: Public Hearings (384)
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start date: 09/25/2026
end date: 09/25/2026
run length: default: 1-Day
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content:
AMENDED NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON
PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE RULE
OFFICE OF ELECTIONS
STATE OF HAWAII
Notice is given that the Chief Election Officer, under the authority of section 11-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes ("HRS"), and pursuant to Chapter 91, HRS, and Chapter 3-171, Hawaii Administrative Rules ("HAR"), will hold a public hearing to afford all interested persons an opportunity to submit oral or written testimony on the proposed new administrative rule, HAR § 3-177-62, to clarify how a matter will be resolved "by lot" when those words are used in a statute. Additionally, as these proposed changes would be made to chapter 3-177, HAR, the chapter will likewise be compiled.
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The public hearing is scheduled at the following time and location:
October 26, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Office of Elections
802 Lehua Avenue
Pearl City, Hawaii 96782
Additionally, video conferencing as a courtesy will be made available via Zoom, with the login information noted below:
View Remote Hearing: https://youtube.com/live/h4ZZlnKB8v8
Remote Oral Testimony: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83972642208
Telephone: +1 669 444 9171 +1 669 900 9128
+1 719 359 4580 +1 253 205 0468
+1 253 215 8782 +1 346 248 7799
+1 386 347 5053 +1 507 473 4847
+1 564 217 2000 +1 646 558 8656
+1 646 931 3860 +1 689 278 1000
+1 301 715 8592 +1 305 224 1968
+1 309 205 3325 +1 312 626 6799
+1 360 209 5623
Meeting ID: 839 7264 2208
If, for technical reasons, the Zoom conference call cannot be made and/or is disrupted, the hearing will continue. All interested persons are therefore encouraged to submit written testimony in advance of the hearing.
AGENDA OF PUBLIC HEARING
I. Call to Order
II. Purpose of the Public Hearing
III. Outline of Procedures
IV. Testimony
V. Announcement of Decision
VI. Adjournment
TOPIC OF RULE PROPOSED TO BE ADOPTED
The Chief Election Officer proposes a new administrative rule in order to comply with the Hawaii Supreme Court's opinion in Souza v. v. Nago, et al., SCEC-26-0000598, which was issued on September 4, 2026. The Court ordered Chief Election Officer Nago "to expeditiously promulgate rules to implement the tie-breaker statute, HRS § 11-157" and to "initiate the process to implement rules with due regard to giving public notice of the proposed rules, and in compliance with the procedures required by law."
The proposed rule solves the problem of how to resolve a matter "by lot." Specifically, the Chief Election Officer proposes that a new administrative rule, HAR § 3-177-62, be adopted to articulate the manner in which statutory references to making determinations "by lot," such as the breaking of a tie in an election, are to occur.
The proposed rule addresses the problem by establishing a procedure for a drawing to be used when a determination needs to be made "by lot." These determinations include resolving contests between candidates and to determine the order of the political preferences that will appear on the ballot for purpose of the Primary Election (i.e. the designations of nonpartisan and for each of the political parties will appear on the ballot card in the order determined by the drawing). As the proposed changes would be made to chapter 3-177, HAR, the chapter would be compiled.
All interested persons wishing to testify on the proposed rule should submit written testimony to the Chief Election Officer, at least twenty-four hours prior to the hearing. Written testimony may be submitted by facsimile to (808) 453-6006, by email to elections@hawaii.gov, by mail to Office of Elections, 802 Lehua Avenue, Pearl City, Hawaii 96782, or by delivering the written testimony in person to the Office of Elections.
Any person submitting written testimony on the day of the hearing shall furnish 10 copies of such testimony to the Chief Election Officer's staff.
The Chief Election Officer or their designee may impose a time limit for each person presenting testimony at the hearing.
In addition, or in lieu of written testimony, any person may file with the Chief Election Officer within two days following the close of the public hearing a written protest or other comments or recommendations in support of or in opposition to the proposed rule making. Such persons shall notify the Chief Election Officer or their designee at the time of the hearing that they intend to file written materials after the hearing. The period for filing written protests, comments, or recommendations may be extended by the Chief Election Officer for good cause.
A copy of the proposed rule to be adopted will be available to be reviewed in person between the hours of 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays (excluding holidays or other days that the office is legally closed), at the Office of Elections, 802 Lehua Avenue, Pearl City, Hawaii 96782, through the day the public hearing is held.
A copy of the proposed rule to be adopted will be mailed to any interested person who requests a copy and pays the required fees for the copy and the postage. A requestor may, in lieu of paying postage, pick up the copy in person at the Office of Elections by paying the applicable copying cost of 10 cents per page.
Requests may be made by calling the Office of Elections at (808) 453-VOTE (8683) or 1-800-442-VOTE (8683) (neighbor islands), or by asking in person at the Office of Elections. In addition, requests may be made in writing by submitting the request by facsimile to (808) 453-6006, by email to elections@hawaii.gov, or by mail to Office of Elections, 802 Lehua Avenue, Pearl City, Hawaii 96782.
The request should include the name, address, and telephone number of the requestor. Contact information will be used by the Office of Elections to inform requestors of applicable fees for copy and postage. Upon receipt of payment the rules will be mailed to the requestor.
The proposed rule is also available at the Office of Elections' website at https://elections.hawaii.gov.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the public hearing process, please contact the Office of Elections at (808) 453-8683 or toll free at 1-800-442-8683 or email elections@hawaii.gov as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request.
(WHT1539112 9/25/26)post title: AMENDED NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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WATER BOARD, COUNTY OF HAWAI'I
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Water Board of the County of Hawai'i will hold a public hearing at the Department of Water Supply, Hilo Operations, 889 Leilani Street, Hilo, Hawai'i, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 9:45 a.m. for the following purposes:
Pursuant to Chapter 54, Part III, and 91-3, Hawai'i Revised Statutes, the hearing will be for the purpose of hearing views and comments of all persons interested in the proposed changes to the Department of Water Supply's Rules and Regulations. The proposed changes include Rule 3, Section 3-29, Agricultural Use Rates.
A copy of the proposed amendments to the Rules and Regulations is available for mailing at no cost to any interested person who requests a copy by contacting the Board Secretary at 808-961-8050. The proposed Rule amendments are also posted on the Department of Water Supply's website at http://www.hawaiidws.org under the Water Board tab.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The purpose of the public hearing is to afford all interested persons a reasonable opportunity to provide comments on the department's proposed changes. Comments may be presented orally at the public hearing or submitted to the Chairperson in writing by email (dws@hawaiidws.org), fax (808 961-8657), or by mail: 345 Kekuanao'a Street, Suite 20, Hilo, HI 96720. All testimony, regardless of time of receipt, will be part of the permanent record.
Remote Oral Testimony:
Telephone testimony may be presented by calling 1 (669) 254-5252 and entering meeting ID 160 850 4962.
The Chair will unmute testifiers who call in, one phone number at a time.
Optional Alternative to Present Remote Oral Testimony:
If you would like to testify via an online video link, please email dws@hawaiidws.org at least 24 hours before the meeting to request the link. You may also email to pre-register to present telephone testimony if you wish to be called on by name or before those who have not pre-registered. Testifiers who wish to remain anonymous or have not pre-registered may still call the testimony phone number and follow the instructions listed above.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Information about all the board's public hearings are available at https://www.hawaiidws.org/board-meetings/. General information about the board is available at https://www.hawaiidws.org/about-the-water-board/.
In the event the online remote connection is interrupted during the public hearing, the hearing shall recess for up to 30 minutes to allow for reestablishing the online remote connections. If the online remote connection cannot be reestablished after 30 minutes, the hearing shall be adjourned and then reconvene per the following contingency plans:
Board shall reconvene on: October 28, 2026, 9:45 a.m.
Board shall reconvene at: DWS, Hilo Operations, 889 Leilani Street, Hilo, Hawai'i
REMOTE MEETING LIVE STREAM:
https://www.facebook.com/HawaiiDWS/live_videos/
If accommodation or auxiliary aid and/or services (i.e., sign language, interpreter, large print) to participate in the hearing is required, please call (808) 961-8050.
Dated at Hilo, Hawai'i, this 25th day of August, 2026.
WATER BOARD OF THE
COUNTY OF HAWAI'I
By: Michael Kekela Jr.
Its Chairperson
The Department of Water Supply is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer.
Posted on the Internet at:
www.hawaiidws.org
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WATER BOARD, COUNTY OF HAWAI'I
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Water Board of the County of Hawai'i will hold a public hearing at the Department of Water Supply, Hilo Operations, 889 Leilani Street, Hilo, Hawai'i, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 9:45 a.m. for the following purposes:
Pursuant to Chapter 54, Part III, and 91-3, Hawai'i Revised Statutes, the hearing will be for the purpose of hearing views and comments of all persons interested in the proposed changes to the Department of Water Supply's Rules and Regulations. The proposed changes include Rule 3, Section 3-29, Agricultural Use Rates.
A copy of the proposed amendments to the Rules and Regulations is available for mailing at no cost to any interested person who requests a copy by contacting the Board Secretary at 808-961-8050. The proposed Rule amendments are also posted on the Department of Water Supply's website at http://www.hawaiidws.org under the Water Board tab.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The purpose of the public hearing is to afford all interested persons a reasonable opportunity to provide comments on the department's proposed changes. Comments may be presented orally at the public hearing or submitted to the Chairperson in writing by email (dws@hawaiidws.org), fax (808 961-8657), or by mail: 345 Kekuanao'a Street, Suite 20, Hilo, HI 96720. All testimony, regardless of time of receipt, will be part of the permanent record.
Remote Oral Testimony:
Telephone testimony may be presented by calling 1 (669) 254-5252 and entering meeting ID 160 850 4962.
The Chair will unmute testifiers who call in, one phone number at a time.
Optional Alternative to Present Remote Oral Testimony:
If you would like to testify via an online video link, please email dws@hawaiidws.org at least 24 hours before the meeting to request the link. You may also email to pre-register to present telephone testimony if you wish to be called on by name or before those who have not pre-registered. Testifiers who wish to remain anonymous or have not pre-registered may still call the testimony phone number and follow the instructions listed above.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Information about all the board's public hearings are available at https://www.hawaiidws.org/board-meetings/. General information about the board is available at https://www.hawaiidws.org/about-the-water-board/.
In the event the online remote connection is interrupted during the public hearing, the hearing shall recess for up to 30 minutes to allow for reestablishing the online remote connections. If the online remote connection cannot be reestablished after 30 minutes, the hearing shall be adjourned and then reconvene per the following contingency plans:
Board shall reconvene on: October 28, 2026, 9:45 a.m.
Board shall reconvene at: DWS, Hilo Operations, 889 Leilani Street, Hilo, Hawai'i
REMOTE MEETING LIVE STREAM:
https://www.facebook.com/HawaiiDWS/live_videos/
If accommodation or auxiliary aid and/or services (i.e., sign language, interpreter, large print) to participate in the hearing is required, please call (808) 961-8050.
Dated at Hilo, Hawai'i, this 25th day of August, 2026.
WATER BOARD OF THE
COUNTY OF HAWAI'I
By: Michael Kekela Jr.
Its Chairperson
The Department of Water Supply is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer.
Posted on the Internet at:
www.hawaiidws.org
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AGENDA
LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY OF HAWAII
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following matters to be considered by the Leeward Planning Commission of the County of Hawaii at a regular meeting in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 91 and 92, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 6-7.5(a) of the Charter of the County of Hawaii and Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure.
DATE: Thursday, October 15, 2026
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
LOCATION: West Hawaii Civic Center, Council Chambers, Building A
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Public Participation: This is an in-person meeting, and the Leeward Planning Commissioners will participate in person. The primary way to view or testify at this meeting is in person; however, as a courtesy to the public, the Commission provides the following additional ways to view or testify remotely at this meeting.
Optional Alternative to Provide Remote Oral Testimony: The public has the option to provide verbal testimony at the meeting by joining Zoom. To provide verbal testimony via Zoom, please use the link below to register prior to the meeting:
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/63eVLdAESTaMaliQR9OoRQ
Optional Alternative to View Meeting:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAFoRMb3rfWLQMPd6TAkEGA?view_as=subscriber
Please note, as this is an in-person meeting, the hearing may proceed if the Zoom and/or YouTube connections fail.
Submitting Written Testimony: To ensure timely delivery to Commissioners prior to the meeting, written testimony should be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2026, by: (1) email to LPCtestimony@hawaiicounty.gov; (2) mail to the Leeward Planning Commission at 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3, Hilo, Hawaii or (3) drop-off at the Planning Department offices in Hilo at the address above or Kona at 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building E, 2nd Floor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. If you are submitting written testimony at the meeting, provide twelve (12) copies. All written testimony, regardless of time of receipt, will be made part of the permanent record. Please submit separate testimony for each item.
Meeting Materials/Board Packet: Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 92-7.5, the meeting materials provided to the commission is available for public inspection three business days before the meeting date during regular business hours at the Planning Department offices in Hilo and Kona and by clicking 'Board Packets' at the following Planning Department website link: www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov/about-us/boards-committees/planning-commission-applications. This information can also be requested by sending an email to LPCtestimony@hawaiicounty.gov or by calling (808) 961-8288.
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Review and Approval of August 20, 2026 Leeward Planning Commission Minutes.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
Members of the public may provide public testimony regarding any agenda item now or at the time the agenda item is called to order.
NEW BUSINESS
1. APPLICANT: KOMO BROTHERS LLP (AMEND SLU-99-000009)
Application for a repeal of State Land Use District Boundary Ordinance No. 99 149 and the State Land Use District Boundary Map, by reverting the State Land Use Boundary District from Urban to its original designation of Agricultural, for approximately 7.794 acres of land. The subject parcel is located on the west (makai) side of the extension of Queen Kaahumanu Highway, adjacent to and south of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and east of the Lono Kono Subdivision, Honuaula, North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-5-003: Portion of 024.
2. APPLICANT: KOMO BROTHERS LLP (AMEND REZ-99-000019)
Application for a repeal of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 99 150 and amendment to Section 25-8-3 (North Kona Zone Map), Chapter 25, Article 8, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 edition, as amended), by reverting the current zoning of the subject property from Neighborhood Commercial-20,000 square feet (CN-20) to its original Agricultural-5 acre (A-5a) zoning district for approximately 7.794 acres of land. The subject parcel is located on the west (makai) side of the extension of Queen Kaahumanu Highway, adjacent to and south of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and east of the Lono Kono Subdivision, Honuaula, North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-5-003: Portion of 024.
3. APPLICANT: JANE MORRILL (PL-SPP-2026-000129)
Application for a Special Permit to establish a one-bedroom bed and breakfast operation within an existing one-bedroom ohana dwelling unit on a 3.507-acre parcel within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject parcel is located at 73-1499 Apela Place, Kaloko-Mauka Subdivision, Kailua-Kona, North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-3-024:027.
4. APPLICANT: LAURA GREGORY (PL-SPP-2026-000138)
Application for a Special Permit to establish a three-bedroom bed and breakfast operation within an existing four-bedroom farm dwelling on a 3.0- acre parcel within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject parcel is located at 73-1711 Hao Street, Kaloko-Mauka Subdivision, Kailua-Kona, North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-3-025:005.
5. APPLICANT: JULIA LINHART (PL-SPP-2026-000148)
Application for a Special Permit to establish a three-bedroom bed and breakfast operation within an existing four-bedroom farm dwelling on a 1- acre parcel within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject parcel is located at 73-4283 Keokeo Street, Kalaoa, North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-3-005:094.
6. INITIATOR: COUNTY COUNCIL (PL-CCI-2026-000018)
Bill 170, an ordinance amending Chapter 25 (Zoning), Article 1, of the Hawaii County Code (2016 Edition, as amended), relating to zoning for data processing facilities and data centers. The purpose of Bill No. 170 is to amend the definition of data processing facilities and add a new definition of data centers.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Report on Special Management Area (SMA) determinations and minor permits issued by the Planning Director for August and September 2026.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING
The Commissioners will comment on matters not on the current agenda, for consideration for the Commission's next meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Leeward Planning Commission's next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2026, at the County Council Chambers in Kona and the public can also testify via Zoom. The date and venue of the meeting are subject to change.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service, or other accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Planning Department at (808) 961-8288 or LPCtestimony@hawaiicounty.gov as soon as possible. If a request is received later than five working days prior to the meeting date, we will try to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation, but we cannot guarantee that the request will be fulfilled.
Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
Dean Au, Chairperson
(HTH/WHT1539009 9/25/26)post title: AGENDA
LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY
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AGENDA
LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY OF HAWAII
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following matters to be considered by the Leeward Planning Commission of the County of Hawaii at a regular meeting in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 91 and 92, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 6-7.5(a) of the Charter of the County of Hawaii and Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure.
DATE: Thursday, October 15, 2026
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
LOCATION: West Hawaii Civic Center, Council Chambers, Building A
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Public Participation: This is an in-person meeting, and the Leeward Planning Commissioners will participate in person. The primary way to view or testify at this meeting is in person; however, as a courtesy to the public, the Commission provides the following additional ways to view or testify remotely at this meeting.
Optional Alternative to Provide Remote Oral Testimony: The public has the option to provide verbal testimony at the meeting by joining Zoom. To provide verbal testimony via Zoom, please use the link below to register prior to the meeting:
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/63eVLdAESTaMaliQR9OoRQ
Optional Alternative to View Meeting:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAFoRMb3rfWLQMPd6TAkEGA?view_as=subscriber
Please note, as this is an in-person meeting, the hearing may proceed if the Zoom and/or YouTube connections fail.
Submitting Written Testimony: To ensure timely delivery to Commissioners prior to the meeting, written testimony should be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2026, by: (1) email to LPCtestimony@hawaiicounty.gov; (2) mail to the Leeward Planning Commission at 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3, Hilo, Hawaii or (3) drop-off at the Planning Department offices in Hilo at the address above or Kona at 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building E, 2nd Floor, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. If you are submitting written testimony at the meeting, provide twelve (12) copies. All written testimony, regardless of time of receipt, will be made part of the permanent record. Please submit separate testimony for each item.
Meeting Materials/Board Packet: Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 92-7.5, the meeting materials provided to the commission is available for public inspection three business days before the meeting date during regular business hours at the Planning Department offices in Hilo and Kona and by clicking 'Board Packets' at the following Planning Department website link: www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov/about-us/boards-committees/planning-commission-applications. This information can also be requested by sending an email to LPCtestimony@hawaiicounty.gov or by calling (808) 961-8288.
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Review and Approval of August 20, 2026 Leeward Planning Commission Minutes.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
Members of the public may provide public testimony regarding any agenda item now or at the time the agenda item is called to order.
NEW BUSINESS
1. APPLICANT: KOMO BROTHERS LLP (AMEND SLU-99-000009)
Application for a repeal of State Land Use District Boundary Ordinance No. 99 149 and the State Land Use District Boundary Map, by reverting the State Land Use Boundary District from Urban to its original designation of Agricultural, for approximately 7.794 acres of land. The subject parcel is located on the west (makai) side of the extension of Queen Kaahumanu Highway, adjacent to and south of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and east of the Lono Kono Subdivision, Honuaula, North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-5-003: Portion of 024.
2. APPLICANT: KOMO BROTHERS LLP (AMEND REZ-99-000019)
Application for a repeal of Change of Zone Ordinance No. 99 150 and amendment to Section 25-8-3 (North Kona Zone Map), Chapter 25, Article 8, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 edition, as amended), by reverting the current zoning of the subject property from Neighborhood Commercial-20,000 square feet (CN-20) to its original Agricultural-5 acre (A-5a) zoning district for approximately 7.794 acres of land. The subject parcel is located on the west (makai) side of the extension of Queen Kaahumanu Highway, adjacent to and south of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and east of the Lono Kono Subdivision, Honuaula, North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-5-003: Portion of 024.
3. APPLICANT: JANE MORRILL (PL-SPP-2026-000129)
Application for a Special Permit to establish a one-bedroom bed and breakfast operation within an existing one-bedroom ohana dwelling unit on a 3.507-acre parcel within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject parcel is located at 73-1499 Apela Place, Kaloko-Mauka Subdivision, Kailua-Kona, North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-3-024:027.
4. APPLICANT: LAURA GREGORY (PL-SPP-2026-000138)
Application for a Special Permit to establish a three-bedroom bed and breakfast operation within an existing four-bedroom farm dwelling on a 3.0- acre parcel within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject parcel is located at 73-1711 Hao Street, Kaloko-Mauka Subdivision, Kailua-Kona, North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-3-025:005.
5. APPLICANT: JULIA LINHART (PL-SPP-2026-000148)
Application for a Special Permit to establish a three-bedroom bed and breakfast operation within an existing four-bedroom farm dwelling on a 1- acre parcel within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject parcel is located at 73-4283 Keokeo Street, Kalaoa, North Kona, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 7-3-005:094.
6. INITIATOR: COUNTY COUNCIL (PL-CCI-2026-000018)
Bill 170, an ordinance amending Chapter 25 (Zoning), Article 1, of the Hawaii County Code (2016 Edition, as amended), relating to zoning for data processing facilities and data centers. The purpose of Bill No. 170 is to amend the definition of data processing facilities and add a new definition of data centers.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Report on Special Management Area (SMA) determinations and minor permits issued by the Planning Director for August and September 2026.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING
The Commissioners will comment on matters not on the current agenda, for consideration for the Commission's next meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Leeward Planning Commission's next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2026, at the County Council Chambers in Kona and the public can also testify via Zoom. The date and venue of the meeting are subject to change.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service, or other accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Planning Department at (808) 961-8288 or LPCtestimony@hawaiicounty.gov as soon as possible. If a request is received later than five working days prior to the meeting date, we will try to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation, but we cannot guarantee that the request will be fulfilled.
Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
Dean Au, Chairperson
(HTH/WHT1539009 9/25/26)post title: AGENDA
LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY