Kawaihae Harbor Future Pier 3 proposed locations
We recently submitted our comments on the latest Kawaihae Harbor Improvements Draft Environmental Assessment 2026, which you can view here. Our main concern has always been the health of the reef, especially with the plans for increased reef dredging and destruction at HDOT Kawaihae Harbor’s future Pier 3. We noticed that the DEA excluded Pier 3 from its Cumulative Impacts section.… Read more “Kawaihae Harbor Future Pier 3 proposed locations”
Comments to the DEA on Kawaihae Harbor Improvements 2026
We submitted our comments, questions, and suggestions to HDOT Harbors regarding their new project at Kawaihae Harbor. You can view the Draft Environmental Assessment,DEA, here. You can also read about it in the newspaper here.
The image below shows the scope of work for this project.
Here are our highlights and summary.… Read more “Comments to the DEA on Kawaihae Harbor Improvements 2026”
Pelekane Bay Became Land
After another powerful flash flood on March 14th, 2026, the bay in Pelekane Bay no longer exists; it has turned into land. I visited again today and confirmed that the ridge of the baymouth bar, or the new beach, now sits above the high-tide line.… Read more “Pelekane Bay Became Land”