What's Being Discussed
The Hawaii Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) will meet on July 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to review and vote on a range of land, ocean, and conservation matters across the state. Key topics include:

Waikiki Community Preschool: Approving a sublease that would allow a preschool to operate on state land at the Waikiki Community Center.
Waikiki Roughwater Swim: Granting a one-day permit for the 55th Annual Waikiki Roughwater Swim finish line area on August 30, 2026.
Hanalei Public Library site (Kauai): Updating the official designation of the library property and approving an agreement to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations there.
Residential permit changes (Kauai): Canceling an existing residential permit and issuing a new one to updated tenants in Anini, Hanalei.
25-year lease extension (Hilo): Approving a long-term lease extension and development agreement for a property in Waiakea, South Hilo.
Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor (Oahu): Continuing a parking management permit and updating a permit for AccesSurf Hawaii, a nonprofit supporting adaptive surfing and ocean recreation for people with disabilities.
Conservation land re-designation (Kauai): Considering a public hearing request to reclassify a Moloaa, Kauai parcel from a more restricted conservation zone to a general subzone.

Decisions Expected

Votes on leases, subleases, right-of-entry permits, and revocable permits across Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii Island
Approval of the June 26, 2026 meeting minutes
Decision on whether to hold a public hearing on the Kauai conservation land re-designation

Who Should Pay Attention

Residents near Waikiki, Hanalei, Anini, South Hilo, and Moloaa
People interested in adaptive ocean recreation or Ala Wai Harbor activities
Anyone concerned about conservation land use changes on Kauai
Community members who use or support the Hanalei Public Library