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Demonstrators at Mayor’s Address Want Resolution to “Sacred Rocks”
A group of demonstrators held signs outside the venue for the Mayor’s State of the County Address on Thursday, calling for respect of the Hawaiian Culture, accountability, and an apology for comments made about rocks some consider to be sacred at ʻĪao Valley.
ʻĪao Valley Restoration Update
The ʻĪao Valley Restoration, Phase 1, project was delayed until later this week due to a mechanical issue. The park is still scheduled to open by summer.
Rep. Ing Responds to Mayor Arakawa’s ‘Sacred Rocks’ Comment
The comments sparked a firestorm on social media, and drew instant condemnation from those criticizing Maui County’s handling of the flood repair project.
Kīhei Woman Survives 60 Foot Fall at ʻĪao Valley
It took about 16 personnel from fire, police, and conservation officers to pull the woman back up the cliff to ʻĪao Valley Road.
