Spotlight on a Grantee: Kahu Rennie Mau of ‘Ewa Community Church
Kahu Rennie Mau in front of the Parish Hall at ‘Ewa Community Church ‘Ewa Community Church is located on Renton Road within the ‘Ewa Sugar Plantation Villages, a district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Villages is significant for its association with ‘Ewa Sugar Plantation, [...]
Kaka‘ako, A Vibrant Mix of Old and New
Historic Universal Building/Dearborn Project An unexpected discovery leads to the revitalization of a prominent building in Kaka‘ako and a new easement promises its preservation in perpetuity. By Sara Lin and Francine Murray, Hawai‘i Community Development Authority The altered façade with the attached retail fronts of the Universal Building. In [...]
Why Preserving Route 560 on Kaua‘i is Worth Fighting For
Guest contributor Jonny Wichman shares his perspective on why he, as a member of the Hanalei Roads Committee, has spent years fighting to preserve Route 560, a ten-mile scenic road on the north shore of Kaua‘i. Hanalei Bridge, the gateway to the North Shore of Kauai, was originally fabricated [...]
Governor Ige Signs Bill Appropriating $5 Million for The Kalaupapa Memorial
Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa's dreams coming closer to fruition after 20 years Governor David Ige signs Senate Bill 3338 – The Kalaupapa Memorial funding bill for $5 million – with key supporters looking on. From left: Valerie Monson, Executive Director of Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa; UH President David Lassner; [...]
With a Little Help from Japan: Stone Beaches Rebuilt in Lili‘uokalani Park
By Kelsey Walling, Hawaii Tribune-Herald | June 8, 2022 (republished with permission) After over two years of planning, four gardeners from Japan traveled to Hilo and built two suhama, or stone beaches, at Lili‘uokalani Park and Gardens. K.T. Cannon-Eger has been working with multiple county administrations to help restore the [...]
Nominations Open for the 2022 Preservation Honor Awards
Help bring recognition to historic preservation in Hawai‘i by nominating a deserving project or person for a 2022 Preservation Honor Award, Hawai‘i’s highest recognition of projects, organizations, publications or individuals active in preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, or interpretation of the State’s archaeological, architectural, and cultural sites. Historic Hawai‘i Foundation is currently [...]