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County council unanimously adopts resolution to protect Kumukahi iwi kūpuna and sacred sites
Summary
After extensive public testimony from lineal descendants and community groups, the Hawaii County Council adopted Resolution 330 urging protection, management and community‑led stewardship of Kumukahi cultural and burial sites. The measure requests collaborative planning with state agencies and Native Hawaiian organizations.
The Hawaii County Council voted unanimously on Nov. 9 to adopt Resolution 330, a measure urging protective management and preservation of iwi kūpuna and other cultural and natural resources at Kumukahi.
The resolution, introduced by Council Member Ashley Kerkowitz, follows extensive public testimony from residents and lineal descendants who said the area has suffered desecration and needs protections and local stewardship. “Kumukahi is a very sacred place,”…
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