Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission
Information, resources, and current announcements from the Kahoʻolawe 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 that 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.
Contact Information
811 Kolu Street, 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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News & Announcements
- 04/06/2026 For the month of April 2026, the waters around the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve will be open for permitted trolling by permitted vessels only on April 11, 12, 25, and 26. See the 2026 Permitted Trolling Schedule.
- 03/20/2026 KIRC posted its draft minutes for the February 10, 2026 commission meeting (PDF).
- 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 14, 15, 28, and 29. See the 2026 Permitted Trolling Schedule.
- 02/04/2026 KIRC posted its agenda for the February 10, 2026 meeting (HTML), to be held on the island of Oʻahu.
- 02/03/2026 KIRC posted its February 10, 2026 meeting agenda (PDF).
- 01/30/2026 KIRC is seeking qualified candidates for its Administrative Officer position. Visit the Employment Opportunities page for the full position description and qualifications.
- 01/30/2026 KIRC is seeking qualified candidates for its Natural Resources Specialist II position. Visit the Employment Opportunities page for the full position description and qualifications.
- 01/30/2026 KIRC posted its draft minutes for the December 23, 2025 commission meeting (PDF).
- 01/29/2026 Read the KIRC press release: Kamōhio Watershed Restoration Project (PDF), funded by 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 7, 8, 21, and 22. See the 2026 Permitted Trolling Schedule.
- 01/13/2026 KIRC posted its draft minutes for the December 4, 2025 commission meeting (PDF).
- 01/12/2026 KIRC posted its Fiscal Year 2025 Year in Review (PDF).
- 01/12/2026 KIRC posted its Summer 2025 newsletter.