Posted on: Tuesday, November 18, 2008
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Settlement lets OHA access some Stryker training areas
Deal with Army aims to ensure protection of cultural resources

By William Cole
Advertiser Military Writer

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs and the Army have settled OHA's 2006 federal lawsuit claiming the Army failed to protect Native Hawaiian cultural resources when it brought the Stryker brigade to the state.
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OHA representatives, along with an archaeologist, will be able to survey certain Stryker training areas at Schofield Barracks, Kahuku and Pohakuloa as a result of the agreement, the state agency announced yesterday.

Through the surveys, OHA said it and Army representatives "aim to ensure the appropriate identification and treatment of cultural and historic resources located in Lihu'e, the traditional name for the Schofield Barracks region," as well as other parts of Hawai'i.

The settlement means the Army can put behind it another legal case involving the $1.5 billion Stryker brigade of 4,000 soldiers and about 328 of the armored eight-wheeled vehicles.

The unit is deployed to Iraq. The soldiers and vehicles are expected back in Hawai'i in February or March.

Updated at 2:54 p.m., Wednesday, November 5, 2008

State won't evict Kahana Valley Park families as revisions to law considered
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The six families living in Kahana Valley Park without residential leases won't be evicted by the state while the 2009 Legislature considers revisions to the law to address the issue, Department of Land and Resources chairwoman Laura H. Thielen announced today.
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"We have been working with legislators, some Kahana Valley residents and a member of the original park planning group to identify solutions that would meet the needs of the six families," Thielen said in a released statement.

DLNR had offered to relocate all six families to the residential area of the park. This offer was refused.

"Although we could not resolve this issue with the six families, we are encouraged it will be addressed during the 2009 legislative session," said Thielen, "We trust the Legislature will continue to respect the basic foundation of the public's right to access state parks, keep residential areas separated from the public areas and make Kahana Valley a public park that welcomes and enriches all residents and visitors of Hawai'i."

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

About my favorite Kauai videographer and bookwriter:

http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20081026/COLUMNISTS02/81026033...
Sunday, October 26, 2008
"Powerful tale told in Hawaiian"
By Lee Cataluna Advertiser Columnist

"Haunani Seward has seen the movie countless times but it still makes her cry.

The students in the little school where Seward is principal, Ke Kula Ni'ihau O Kekaha Learning Center, spent two years working on "The True Story of Kaluaikoolau." The result is a film entirely in the Hawaiian language — specifically in the Ni'ihau dialect — with English subtitles. It is the language in which the story was first told of the family that would not let anything or anyone tear them apart.

In 1892, after realizing that he had Hansen's disease, Koolau fled with his wife and young son into the wilderness of Kaua'i's Kalalau Valley rather than be arrested by soldiers and sent alone to Kalaupapa on Moloka'i. The child, Kaleimanu, succumbed first to the disease, and Piilani had to bury her boy and then her husband. Through it all, she held tight to her faith in God. After three years of living as an outlaw, Piilani returned to her family in Kekaha. She later told her story to a reporter, and it was first published in the Hawaiian language in 1906.

The story is beautiful and tear-jerking, and the high school students who portray Koolau and Piilani give an amazing emotional performance, but Seward says that's not what brings her to tears:

"I think I'm crying because it was so hard to do."

According to reports, at least two hundred supporters stood with the Kahana families early this morning to stop the threatened evictions.

Apparently, DLNR chief Laura Thielan has agreed to delay the evictions and meet with the families.

Here's the text from the Star-Bulletin:

Kahana Valley Evictions Delayed
Six Kahana Valley families were granted a temporary reprieve from eviction today, according to state Rep. Colleen Meyer.

More than 200 Windward Oahu residents blocked the entrance to Ahupuaa o Kahana State Park at dawn today to protest the actions of the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.

They were holding Hawaiian flags and signs that read, "stop the evictions," and "keep Hawaiian lands in Hawaiian hands."

However, at about 7:30 a.m. Meyer told the crowd that State Land Board Director Laura Thielen was willing to talk about the leases for the six families , which had expired 13 years ago.

Meyer said she had met personally or talked with Thielen throughout the weekend and was told that she was willing to meet not only with the six families, but with other residents of the valley.

Meyer said Thielen was concerned about talks going on too long.

However, Meyer told the Star-Bulletin that her concern is that this problem has been festering since the leases expired and she was wondering why the state was moving to evict the families at this point.

Deborah Ward, Land Board spokeswoman, declined to comment on Meyer's statement this morning.

Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 10:45:38 -1000>
From: Lela M. Hubbard <lmhubbardhawaiiantel.net>

Please ask the Governor and Lt. Governor to stop these unfair and
unconscionable evictions by sending them this EMail or one you compose.>

Governor.Linglehawaii.gov">Governor.Linglehawaii.gov ltgovhawaii.gov >

Please send this to your EMail List post haste.>

Also only if hundreds are at Kahana Valley at 12;01 AM Monday would we be
able to physically stop this. Usually evictions occur in the early
morning.>

Many of us were part of the original protests for the preservation of this
living cultural park.

Earlier in the year I left a power point presentation on the evolution of
our gathering rights and other rights in the State Constitution which was
presented to the Honolulu Civic Club Club by a student of Melodie
MacKenzie from the UH Law School with a DLNR officer who was part of the
Mokuleia rousting of a child. DLNR was abusing those rights re overnight
fishermen; I thought the presentation could educate them.>

Please call me at 487-2311 or Ikaika Hussey at 221-2843 if you can make
the camp in Sunday night..> Mahalo,> Lela M. Hubbard> Na Koa Ikaika> >
*******

Saturday, October 25, 2008 Honolulu Advertiser> >
State Evicting Some Residents From Kahana Valley Cultural Park>
Residents say flawed laws hurting those with ancestral ties> >
By Eloise Aguiar, Advertiser Windward Writer> >

KAHANA After living in Kahana Valley for generations, families that once>
fought the state for the right to stay there and won now face eviction> on
Monday.> >

http://www.dmzhawaii.org/overview_military_in_hawaii.pdf

These are youtube links to the Al Jazeera English news channel. An easy, must watch for those who want to know more about the illegal occupation of Hawaii.

Al Jazeera English features Hawaiian independence on "Inside USA"
Program: Inside USA - The Other Hawai'i highlights sovereignty mov't, history, homeless on Wai'anae coast, effects of tourism and the US military. Among interviewed are Keanu Sai, Haunani-Kay Trask, Noenoe Silva, Kaleikoa Ka'eo, & Clyde Namu'o.

Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIq8x9vnLf4

Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QqOJGSKGWQ

Al Jazeeera English is one of the three largest global English language 24 hour news channels, the other two being BBC World and CNN International.

Posted on: Thursday, October 2, 2008

Hawaiian activists charged in Iolani Palace takeover
Free Hawaii leader, members accused of second-degree burglary

By Mary Vorsino
Advertiser Urban Honolulu Writer

The leader and six members of a Hawaiian group that took over 'Iolani Palace on Statehood Day, spurring calls for more security and oversight of the palace and its grounds, were charged yesterday with second-degree burglary.
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Six members of the group will make their initial appearance before a judge today, answering to allegations that they unlawfully entered 'Iolani Palace "with the intent to commit a crime against property rights."

James Akahi, also identified as Akahi Nui and the leader of the group Free Hawaii, will appear in court Monday on the same felony charge.

The takeover attempt — and a separate takeover incident on 'Iolani Palace grounds in April — spurred the state Land Board last week to pass new rules governing the 11-acre grounds, explicitly barring "unauthorized occupation of the palace." The incidents also prompted officials to look into new security measures.

The rules, which still need to be approved by the governor, also spell out other prohibited activities for the palace grounds, including harassing palace workers or visitors and interfering with the public's use of the premises.

Kippen de Alba Chu, Friends of 'Iolani Palace executive director, said yesterday that he hopes the charges — and new security measures and rules — deter others from taking over the grounds.

Mālama Kaua`i
News Release
For Immediate Release: September 28, 2008

Keone Kealoha, Executive Director
keonemalamakauai.org">keonemalamakauai.org
Tel (808) 828-0685

Naue, Kaua`i - The Kaua`i Public Land Trust has joined Mālama Kaua`i’s effort to purchase land at Naue, on the island’s North Shore, to stop a house from being built atop ancient Hawaiian burials.

The KPLT, which already has acquired four parcels on Kaua`i appraised at $8.3 million and totaling 28 acres, agreed at its Sept. 25 meeting to take on the Naue project, said Keone Kealoha, executive director of Mālama Kaua`i.

“With our two organizations working together, we feel confident that this endeavor will meet with success,” Kealoha said. “KPLT brings a strong track record and high degree of experience to this initiative.”

Donors can take advantage of the tax deduction associated with making donations to either of the two nonprofit organizations.

Mālama Kaua`i launched the acquisition drive on Sept. 15 with a $75,000 pledge from an anonymous donor. The objective is to raise enough funds to purchase a 15,000 square-foot oceanfront lot at Naue, between Wainiha and Hā`ena, where 31 burials have been discovered.

Pledges promised to date total over $85,000 and continues to grow daily. “I’m confident that the people of Hawai`i will come together to do the right thing”, Kealoha said. “It will to take all of us pooling our resources, large and small, for this effort to be successful.”

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New rules, tighter security approved for Iolani Palace

By Rosemarie Bernardo

POSTED: 10:23 a.m. HST, Sep 26, 2008

Members of the Board of Land and Natural Resources unanimously approved new rules for Iolani Palace State Monument.

The approval comes after two separate groups — the Kingdom of Hawaii and the Hawaiian Kingdom Government — locked the gates and occupied the grounds in April and August, respectively.

Kippen de Alba Chu, executive director of the Friends of Iolani Palace, said he is pleased with the changes. He said security at the palace grounds will be increased and that includes the installation of more security cameras.

The project, estimated to cost $200,000, is expected to be put out to bid in the next couple of weeks.

Members of the Board of Land and Natural Resources unanimously approved new rules for Iolani Palace State Monument.

The approval comes after two separate groups — the Kingdom of Hawaii and the Hawaiian Kingdom Government — locked the gates and occupied the grounds in April and August, respectively.

Kippen de Alba Chu, executive director of the Friends of Iolani Palace, said he is pleased with the changes. He said security at the palace grounds will be increased and that includes the installation of more security cameras.

The project, estimated to cost $200,000, is expected to be put out to bid in the next couple of weeks.