#state historic preservation division
Laʻaloa Bay Beach Park reopens unveiling signage, walkways, protective buffer for cultural sites
The projects started in October after being on hold for five years to deal with the demands of the State Historic Preservation Division, other groups and community members about the protection of sacred heiau.
Portions of Maunakea, including summit, now part of Hawai‘i Register of Historic Places
The lands, after any necessary revisions or edits to the nomination, will be forwarded by the state to the federal government to be considered for listing the lands on the National Register of Historic Places.
Big Island Now poll No. 40: Should public lands on Mauna Kea above the 6,500-foot level be listed on the Hawai‘i and federal registers of historic places?
Two Big Island organizations are proposing public lands above the 6,500-foot level, including the summit, be listed on both registers as a traditional cultural property.
Improvement projects for Kona’s downtown beach parks on track for May completion
The two county construction projects include preservation of heiaus with a buffer of native plants while also building an accessibility ramp and new bathrooms at the beach park.
