Notice to Vacate Issued to Kamahaʻo Canoe Club
Our office has been following the situation involving Kamahaʻo Canoe Club and Kapilina Beach Homes at Iroquois Point after learning that the club received a notice to vacate its longtime home at Hammer Point. After operating from the site for 20 years, the club was notified by Kapilina Beach Homes that it would need to vacate, citing Navy policy and community guidelines.
To better understand the situation, our office contacted the U.S. Navy, Congressman Ed Case's office, Kapilina Beach Homes management (Greystar), and other agencies involved.
According to Kapilina Beach Homes management, Kapilina and Greystar continue to work with Kamahaʻo Canoe Club to finalize an agreement that will allow the club to continue accessing the property. Management explained that the primary issue centered on a Certificate of Insurance required under the Navy's community guidelines. The club has since obtained the required insurance certificate, and the parties are now completing an access agreement for the club's signature.
Kapilina also shared that it remains committed to keeping Kamahaʻo Canoe Club as part of the community. To provide additional time, Kapilina extended the club's access through the end of the regatta season in November. Management expects the new access agreement to be finalized well before then.
Our office will continue to stay in contact with all parties and provide updates as they become available.
Notice to Vacate Issued to Kamahaʻo Canoe Club
Our office has been following the situation involving Kamahaʻo Canoe Club and Kapilina Beach Homes at Iroquois Point after learning that the club received a notice to vacate its longtime home at Hammer Point. After operating from the site for 20 years, the club was notified by Kapilina Beach Homes that it would need to vacate, citing Navy policy and community guidelines.
To better understand the situation, our office contacted the U.S. Navy, Congressman Ed Case's office, Kapilina Beach Homes management (Greystar), and other agencies involved.
According to Kapilina Beach Homes management, Kapilina and Greystar continue to work with Kamahaʻo Canoe Club to finalize an agreement that will allow the club to continue accessing the property. Management explained that the primary issue centered on a Certificate of Insurance required under the Navy's community guidelines. The club has since obtained the required insurance certificate, and the parties are now completing an access agreement for the club's signature.
Kapilina also shared that it remains committed to keeping Kamahaʻo Canoe Club as part of the community. To provide additional time, Kapilina extended the club's access through the end of the regatta season in November. Management expects the new access agreement to be finalized well before then.
Our office will continue to stay in contact with all parties and provide updates as they become available.
Overgrown ʻEwa Canal and Homeless Activity at ʻEwa Beach Community Park Under Review
Representative Julie Reyes Oda's office recently alerted us to recurring brush overgrowth in the ʻEwa Canal behind Kulana Village and ongoing homeless activity at ʻEwa Beach Community Park.
Our office regularly visits City parks and other neighborhood hotspots to assess conditions firsthand, document issues, and provide feedback to the City Administration. Representative Reyes Oda's office has submitted requests to the City Departments of Facilities Maintenance and Parks & Recreation asking them to address both the overgrown vegetation and conditions at the park.
Our office has also contacted the City Administration to reinforce those requests and is awaiting a response. We will continue to follow the situation and keep residents informed as updates become available.
Overgrown ʻEwa Canal and Homeless Activity at ʻEwa Beach Community Park Under Review
Representative Julie Reyes Oda's office recently alerted us to recurring brush overgrowth in the ʻEwa Canal behind Kulana Village and ongoing homeless activity at ʻEwa Beach Community Park.
Our office regularly visits City parks and other neighborhood hotspots to assess conditions firsthand, document issues, and provide feedback to the City Administration. Representative Reyes Oda's office has submitted requests to the City Departments of Facilities Maintenance and Parks & Recreation asking them to address both the overgrown vegetation and conditions at the park.
Our office has also contacted the City Administration to reinforce those requests and is awaiting a response. We will continue to follow the situation and keep residents informed as updates become available.
Questions Raised About Wait Times for Permanent Driver Licenses and State ID Cards
A resident recently contacted our office about the time it takes to receive permanent plastic driver's licenses and state identification cards. The resident questioned why it takes six to eight weeks for IDs to arrive and why they are manufactured and shipped from the mainland, suggesting the Department of Motor Vehicles explore a partnership with the military to speed up the process.
Our office has received similar questions in the past and learned that several security and federal compliance requirements drive the current process, including:
Address Verification: Mailing the ID helps verify that the card reaches the applicant's physical address. Because the U.S. Postal Service does not forward DMV-issued identification, the process helps prevent fraud and reduces the risk of someone obtaining an ID using a false address or mail-forwarding request.
High-Security Manufacturing: REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses and state IDs include sophisticated security features that require specialized manufacturing equipment. Hawaiʻi recently introduced an upgraded card design with advanced anti-counterfeiting technology that cannot be produced on standard printers at local DMV offices.
Secure Production Facilities: Permanent IDs are produced at centralized facilities that operate under strict federal security standards. Limiting the storage of blank cards, holographic laminates, and other secure materials at individual DMV locations reduces the risk of theft, counterfeiting, and other security threats.
Questions Raised About Wait Times for Permanent Driver Licenses and State ID Cards
A resident recently contacted our office about the time it takes to receive permanent plastic driver's licenses and state identification cards. The resident questioned why it takes six to eight weeks for IDs to arrive and why they are manufactured and shipped from the mainland, suggesting the Department of Motor Vehicles explore a partnership with the military to speed up the process.
Our office has received similar questions in the past and learned that several security and federal compliance requirements drive the current process, including:
Address Verification: Mailing the ID helps verify that the card reaches the applicant's physical address. Because the U.S. Postal Service does not forward DMV-issued identification, the process helps prevent fraud and reduces the risk of someone obtaining an ID using a false address or mail-forwarding request.
High-Security Manufacturing: REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses and state IDs include sophisticated security features that require specialized manufacturing equipment. Hawaiʻi recently introduced an upgraded card design with advanced anti-counterfeiting technology that cannot be produced on standard printers at local DMV offices.
Secure Production Facilities: Permanent IDs are produced at centralized facilities that operate under strict federal security standards. Limiting the storage of blank cards, holographic laminates, and other secure materials at individual DMV locations reduces the risk of theft, counterfeiting, and other security threats.
Have a district issue you want to report?
Aaron Ho, our office’s Constituent Affairs Specialist for 'Ewa Beach, tours District 9 with Councilmember Tulba to learn about concerns related to city operations, traffic and public safety. To reach him with your ideas or to share community concerns, please use the contact form below.
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