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Hawaiian groups petition to change rules to protect burials
The petition emphasizes the urgent need for systemic reform to prevent the continued desecration and improper disturbance of burial sites across the islands, particularly in areas like the Central Maui “sandhills” and South Maui where development has historically threatened these sacred remains.
Intermediate appeals court rules in archaeological permitting case
The Hawai‘i Intermediate Court of Appeals has issued a finding in favor of appellants in a case involving the Board of Land and Natural Resources and its handling of the state’s archaeological permitting process.
Victorino Seeks to Acquire Wai‘ale Lands for Historic Cultural Preserve
Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino is proposing to acquire approximately 545 acres in the Wai‘ale area of Wailuku for a historic cultural preserve.
Grand Wailea Development Request Strikes Opposition
Native Hawaiian activists are expressing disapproval over proposed development at the Grand Wailea Resort, which they argue would disturb iwi kūpuna, or human remains.
Lawsuit Filed Over Extension of Maui Lani Grading Permit
Mālama Kakanilua has filed a lawsuit in Maui’s Environmental Court over the extension of a grading permit for Maui Lani Partners’ sand mining operations.
Hearing for Sand Mining Lawsuit Continues in Environmental Court
An evidentiary hearing continued with additional testimony on Wednesday in Maui’s Environmental Court over sand mining activities at the Maui Lani development.
Stay on Maui Sand Mining Remains, Hearing Resumes Next Week
A temporary stay, blocking Maui Lani Partners from conducting sand mining work at its development in Central Maui, remains in place as a hearing resumes next…
