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Big Island man to take helm at Department of Land and Natural Resources

Big Island Now | Hilu

Jun 9, 2026

Big Island man to take helm at Department of Land and Natural Resources

Dawn Chang will retire as chairperson and director of the Department of Land and Natural Resources, effective July 1, 2026. Gov. Josh Green has appointed Ryan Kanakaole, of Hawai'i…

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Big Island man to take helm at Department of Land and Natural Resources

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