Newly Signed Bill Imperils Historic Places and Burial Sites, Critics Say

Native Hawaiians, archaeologists and the Oʻahu Historic Preservation Commission say that a bill unexpectedly signed by Gov. Josh Green reverses decades of efforts to protect Hawai’i’s cultural and historical heritage by significantly reducing the number of properties subject to a multi-stage review process. State Historic Preservation Division reviews are intended to mitigate the impact of development. … Continue reading Newly Signed Bill Imperils Historic Places and Burial Sites, Critics Say