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Legislation would redefine what’s a ‘historic’ building in Hawaiʻi
A bill that would change rules for assessing “historic” buildings in Hawaiʻi has crossed over from the Senate and is being considered by the state House of Representatives. Senate Bill 15 Senate Draft 1 would amend the definition of “historic property” by requiring that a property meets the criteria for inclusion in the Hawai‘i Register […]
Hamakua Poko Kai beach closed for assessment of access, public safety
Hamakua Poko Kai beach, also known to some as “Bones Beach,” on Maui’s north shore will be closed through Jan. 31 while work is underway to assess environmentally and culturally sensitive areas impacted by recent high surf.
State Historic Preservation Division working to streamline Lahaina approvals
The State Historic Preservation Division is considering developing sensitivity maps and one archaeological monitoring plan that all residential and commercial property owners can use so they don’t have to develop and pay for individual ones.
Architecture Branch Chief selected as new State Historic Preservation Administrator
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources’ State Historical Preservation Division has named Jessica Puff as it’s new lead, succeeding Dr. Alan Downer who retired earlier this year. Since October 2022, Puff has served as the SHPD Architecture Branch Chief.
Public input sought on five year Statewide Historic Preservation Plan
The plan is intended to help create goals for historic preservation in the state and inform the activities of the SHPD. Completion of this plan is required for Hawaiʻi to remain eligible to receive federal funds from the National Park Service.
State soliciting public input for Hawaiʻi Historic Preservation Plan
The Hawaiʻi State Historic Preservation Division is hosting its second virtual public meeting about the Statewide Historic Preservation Plan on Feb. 8.
Update begins on 2022-2027 Statewide Historic Preservation Plan
oric Preservation Plan begins, with the first in a series of public meetings on the 2022-2027 plan taking place on Friday, Jan. 14, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Bones Wash Up on South Maui Beach, SHPD Notified
Archaeologists have since determined that the bones date back more than 50 years, and Maui police do not consider the area a crime scene.
Iwi Protection Hui Gets Contested Case Hearing
Mālama Kakaniula – a hui dedicated towards protecting Hawaiian iwi – will be able to make their case in a contested court hearing, according to their attorney.
State Historic Preservation Division to Implement “I Mua Mondays”
The state says I Mua Mondays will help to eliminate distractions and help SHPD staff to expedite processing of project reviews and other essential work
