KAHO'OLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION
Our Vision: The kino (physical manifestation) of Kanaloa is restored. Forests and shrublands of native plants and other biota clothe its slopes and valleys. Pristine ocean waters and healthy reef ecosystems are the foundation that supports and surrounds the island. Nā poʻe o Hawaiʻi (the people of Hawaiʻi) care for the land in a manner, which recognizes the island and ocean of Kanaloa as a living spiritual entity. Kanaloa is a puʻuhonua and wahi pana (a place of refuge, a sacred place) where native Hawaiian cultural practices flourish. The piko of Kanaloa (the navel, the center) is the crossroads of past and future generations from which the native Hawaiian lifestyle is spread throughout the islands.
811 Kolu St., Suite 201
Wailuku, HI 96793
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Tel.(808) 243-5020
Fax (808) 243-5885
Email: kirc.administrator@hawaii.gov
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QUICK LINKS
- FY2025 Year in Review and KIRC overview
- Boater Registration, 2026 Permitted Trolling Schedule and Catch Report Forms
- Updated Kahoʻolawe Living Library
- Kahoʻolawe Brush Fire Relief Fund
- Kahoʻolawe Island Guide now in the iTunes Store (our FREE mobile app)
- KIRC Biosecurity Plan
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
- 03/20/2026 - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has just posted its draft minutes for its commission meeting held on December 23, 2025.
- 03/03/2026 - For the month of March 2026, the waters around the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve will be open for permitted trolling by permitted vessels only on March 14th, 15th, 28th, and 29th. See the 2026 Permitted Trolling Schedule .
- 02/04/2026 - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has just posted its agenda for the February 10, 2026 meeting (HTML)to be held on the island of Oʻahu.
- 02/03/2026 - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has just posted its agenda for its next commission meeting on February 10, 2026. For more information read the February 10, 2026 meeting agenda
- 01/30/26 - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission is seeking qualified candidates for its Administrative Officer position. For a full position description and qualifications visit our Employment Opportunities Webpage
- 01/30/26 - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission is seeking qualified candidates for its Natural Resources Specialst II position. For a full position description and qualifications visit our Employment Opportunities Webpage
- 01/30/2026 - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has just posted its draft minutes for its commission meeting held on December 23, 2025(PDF).
- 01/29/2026 - Read the KIRC press release: Kamōhio Watershed Restoraion Project (PDF)funded by the the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health.
- 01/28/2026 - For the month of February 2026, the waters around the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve will be open for permitted trolling by permitted vessels only on February 7th, 8th, 21st, and 22nd. See the 2026 Permitted Trolling Schedule.
- 01/13/2026 - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has just posted its draft minutes for the December 04, 2025 comission meeting (PDF).
- 01/12/2026 - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve has just posted its Fiscal Year 2025 Year in Review.(PDF)
- 01/12/2026 - The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve has just posted its Summer 2025 Newsletter (PDF)