KNA hears report on contentious NOAA sanctuary meeting; public comment open through June 29
September 21, 2026 | Kilauea, Kauai County, Hawaii
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President Yoshi L’Hote reported to the Kilauea Neighborhood Association on a May 4 public input meeting concerning the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary plan update. He said the meeting at Kilauea Elementary School was "very contentious" and recorded that 17 of the 19 testimonials opposed most of the proposals under consideration.
L’Hote reminded the board that the public comment period for the sanctuary plan update is open through June 29 and encouraged residents to educate themselves and submit testimony if they wish to weigh in. The minutes do not record further detail about the substance of the proposals or the arguments made at the May 4 meeting.
L’Hote reminded the board that the public comment period for the sanctuary plan update is open through June 29 and encouraged residents to educate themselves and submit testimony if they wish to weigh in. The minutes do not record further detail about the substance of the proposals or the arguments made at the May 4 meeting.
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