On behalf of Kuakini Family 1 LP, Pacific Consulting Services, Inc. (PCSI) is preparing a Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA) in support of an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the planned Kuakini Affordable Housing Project in the North Kona District on the Island of Hawaiʻi at TMK (3) 7-5-017:005. Forty-nine affordable housing units are planned to be constructed on the 14-acre parcel, along with a multi-purpose room, parking, and related site improvements. The proposed project site is a vacant, previously undeveloped parcel. The development is being supported by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of Housing and Community Development. PCSI requests that persons with a knowledge of traditional cultural resources, practices, legends, or moʻolelo, on or in the vicinity of the property contact us to share your information and manaʻo. We seek to understand if the proposed development of the property could impact traditional cultural resources or practices. If you, or any persons you know, are willing to provide information for use in the CIA, we would like to invite you to participate in the study. If you are interested in participating, if you know of someone we should contact, or if you would like to receive additional information, please contact Shannon Gomez by email at info@pcsihawaii.com. Mahalo for your kōkua.

Cultural Impact Assessment and Ka Paʻakai Analysis: DHHL Waiohuli Water System Project, Makawao, Maui

Pacific Legacy, Inc., on behalf of PBR Hawaiʻi, is conducting a Cultural Impact Assessment and Ka Paʻakai Analysis for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands’ Waiohuli Water System Project, Waiohuli Ahupuaʻa, Kula Moku, Maui Island [TMKs: (2) 2-2-002:Pors. 084 and 082]. The project involves the development and construction of three groundwater wells and supporting infrastructure to create long-term viable water sources and foster sustainability for Maui communities. This includes excavation at the well sites, storage tank, water transmission main, and a service/potential emergency access road on 115 acres. Pacific Legacy, Inc. seeks to consult with individuals and organizations who possess knowledge regarding:

• Cultural associations, moʻolelo, or legendary accounts associated with Waiohuli Ahupuaʻa.
• Past and present land use or traditional gathering practices within and near the project area.
• Cultural resources which may be impacted by the proposed project, including traditional resource gathering sites, traditional access trails, wahi pana, and/or burials.
• Any other cultural concerns related to traditional Hawaiian or other cultural practices within or near the proposed project area.
• Referrals to other knowledgeable individuals who may be willing to share their cultural knowledge of the proposed project area and wider Waiohuli Ahupuaʻa.

Those interested in participating are invited to contact Makanani Bell at 808-263-4800 or bell@pacificlegacy.com.

Cultural Impact Assessment and Ka Paʻakai Analysis: The Kekaha Landfill Waimea, Kauaʻi

On behalf of the County of Kauaʻi, Solid Waste Division (County), Cultural Surveys Hawaiʻi (CSH) is conducting a Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA) and Ka Paʻakai Analysis (KPA) for the Kekaha Landfill Cell 3 Vertical Expansion project. The County proposes to develop Cell 3 to gain additional airspace capacity at the Kekaha Landfill located in Kekaha, Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi.

The proposed project would vertically expand the existing landfill within its current 74-acre waste disposal footprint to provide approximately 10 additional years of municipal solid waste disposal capacity while a new landfill is planned elsewhere in the County. Improvements include reshaping waste within the Phase I area, installing an overliner and leachate collection and removal system, increasing landfill elevations, and connecting the expansion to existing landfill gas, leachate, and stormwater management systems. The project would also include tsunami mitigation armoring around portions of the landfill perimeter to reduce coastal hazard impacts. CSH is seeking manaʻo regarding:

• Traditional cultural practices and resources within the project area and surrounding Waimea Ahupuaʻa
• Potential impacts to cultural sites, practices, and resources
• Referral to knowledgeable kūpuna, kamaʻāina, and cultural practitioners

If you are interested in participating in this study, please contact CSH Cultural Researcher, Tehani Baculpo by email at tbaculpo@culturalsurveys.com no later than August 7, 2026.

Cultural Impact Assessment and Ka Paʻakai Analysis: Prince Kūhiō Gateway Project, Honouliuli, Oʻahu

Pacific Legacy, Inc., on behalf of Kuʻai Halewai, LLC, is conducting a Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA) and Ka Paʻakai Analysis for the proposed Prince Kūhiō Gateway Project in Honouliuli Ahupuaʻa, ʻEwa Moku, Oʻahu [TMK: (1) 9-1-017:010 and (1) 9-1-017:041]. The project involves the development of commercial space and kūpuna housing on 22.7 acres that will directly benefit the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL). Pacific Legacy, Inc. seeks to consult with individuals and organizations who possess knowledge regarding:

• Cultural associations, moʻolelo, or legendary accounts associated with Honouliuli Ahupuaʻa.
• Past and present land use or traditional gathering practices within and near the project area.
• Cultural resources which may be impacted by the proposed project, including traditional resource gathering sites, traditional access trails, wahi pana, and/or burials.
• Any other cultural concerns related to traditional Hawaiian or other cultural practices within or near the proposed project area.
• Referrals to other knowledgeable individuals who may be willing to share their cultural knowledge of the proposed project area and wider Honouliuli Ahupuaʻa.

Those interested in participating are invited to contact Makanani Bell at 808-263-4800 or bell@pacificlegacy.com.

Ka Paʻakai Analysis: The DWS Kamole Water Treatment Plant Water Storage Reservoirs, Hāliʻimaile and Hāmākuapoko, Maui

At the request of Munekiyo Hiraga and on behalf of the Department of Water Supply (DWS), Cultural Surveys Hawaiʻi (CSH) is conducting a Ka Paʻakai Analysis for the DWS Kamole Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Water Storage Reservoirs project, Hāliʻimaile and Hāmākuapoko Ahupuaʻa, Makawao, Maui (TMK: (2) 2-5-004:039 por.). The DWS proposes construction of two raw water reservoirs with a combined raw water storage capacity of approximately 145 million gallons (445 acre-feet). The reservoirs are intended to improve resiliency during drought conditions by storing surplus surface water from the Wailoa Ditch during high-flow periods and providing an emergency water source for wildfire response. The reservoirs will be located adjacent to the existing Kamole WTP and designed to meet or exceed Hawaiʻi DLNR Dam Safety criteria (HAR §13-190.1). The proposed project also includes pipelines to convey water by gravity from the Wailoa Ditch to the reservoirs and from the reservoirs to a booster pump station within the WTP site, from which the water would be pumped to the WTP screen basin prior to filtration. CSH is seeking manaʻo regarding:

• Traditional cultural practices and resources within the project area and surrounding Hāliʻimaile and Hāmākuapoko Ahupuaʻa.
• Potential impacts to cultural sites, practices, and resources.
• Referral to knowledgeable kūpuna, kamaʻāina, and cultural practitioners.

To provide input, please contact CSH Cultural Researcher, Tehani Baculpo by email at tbaculpo@culturalsurveys.com no later than 31 August 2026.

Ka Paʻakai Analysis: Haleakala Hwy Project, Makawao, Maui

Pacific Legacy, Inc., on behalf of Commercial Properties of Maui, is conducting a Ka Paʻakai Analysis for the proposed 11047 Haleakalā Highway Project, Makaʻehu Ahupuaʻa, Kula Moku (modern tax district of Makawao), Island of Maui [TMKs: (2) 2-3-007:035 (por.), (2) 2-3-009:066 (por.), and (2) 2-3-009:013 (por.)]. The project is evaluating groundwater wells and related water infrastructure on approximately 207.49 acres to provide a reliable potable and agricultural water source supporting existing agricultural operations, long-term stewardship, water reliability and resiliency, and future permitted agricultural, residential, community-serving, and other potential uses of the property. Pacific Legacy, Inc. seeks to consult with individuals and organizations who possess knowledge regarding:

• Cultural associations, moʻolelo, or legendary accounts associated with Makaʻehu Ahupuaʻa.
• Past and present land use or traditional gathering practices within and near the project area.
• Cultural resources which may be impacted by the proposed project, including traditional resource gathering sites, traditional access trails, wahi pana, and/or burials.
• Any other cultural concerns related to traditional Hawaiian or other cultural practices within or near the proposed project area.
• Referrals to other knowledgeable individuals who may be willing to share their cultural knowledge of the proposed project area and wider Makaʻehu Ahupuaʻa.

Those interested in participating are invited to contact Makanani Bell at 808-263-4800 or bell@pacificlegacy.com.

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All persons having information concerning two unmarked burials on TMK: (2) 2-1-008:099 in Pāpaʻanui Ahupuaʻa, Honuaʻula District, Island of Maui, are requested to contact Kim Mooney, ASM Affiliates, at (808) 294-0735, kmooney@asmaffiliates.com, or 149 Maʻa St, Suite 100, Kahului, HI 96732, or Leinoa Kong, DLNR-SHPD Burial Sites Program at (808) 652-1510 or Leinoa.Kong@hawaii.gov.

Appropriate treatment of the remains will occur in accordance with HRS, Chapter 6E, respective to these burial sites. The landowner intends to preserve both burials in place, following the preparation of Burial Treatment Plans in consultation with any identified descendants and with the approval of the Maui-Lanai Island Burial Council. All interested parties should respond within thirty (30) days of this notice and provide information to DLNR-SHPD adequately demonstrating lineal descent from these specific Native Hawaiian remains, or cultural descent from ancestors once residing or buried in the same ahupuaʻa or moku.

Burial Notice: Lahaina, Maui

Two burial sites containing human skeletal remains (State Inventory of Historic Places #s 50-50-03-10069 and -10070) were identified by Cultural Surveys Hawaiʻi, Inc. during an archaeological inventory survey for the 764, 766, & 700 Front St. Project within Paunau Ahupuaʻa, Lahaina District, Maui, TMK: (2) 4-6-009:009. Per Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes §6E-43 and Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules (HAR) §13-300, these are considered previously identified burial sites. Based on the context, the burials are historic and post-date 1878. The project area is located within LCA 8452:4.1 to Analea Keohokālole, LCA 303:1 to Kuakamauna, E., and LCA 327:2 to Kaauwai, Z. The project proponent is Miyaki Family Limited Liability Partnership, c/o Jay Miyaki, 600 Queen St., Unit C-4, Honolulu, HI 96813, Tel: (808) 522-1042. The decision to preserve in place or relocate shall be made by the Maui/Lānaʻi Islands Burial Council in consultation with the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) and any recognized lineal and/or cultural descendants (HAR §13-300-33). Appropriate treatment shall occur in accordance with HAR §13-300-38. All persons having knowledge of these human remains are requested to contact Leinoa Kong, SHPD Burial Sites Specialist, at 130 Mahalani St., Wailuku, HI 96793, Tel: (808) 652-1510, Email: Leinoa.Kong@hawaii.gov. Interested parties shall respond within 30 days of this notice and file descendancy claim forms and/or provide information to SHPD adequately demonstrating descent from the burials or ancestors buried in the same ahupuaʻa.

Cultural Impact Assessment: Kaiāulu O Nāpili Workforce Housing Project, Mailepai Ahupuaʻa, Kāʻanapali

On behalf of Ikaika Ohana, SWCA Environmental Consultants (SWCA) is preparing a Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA) for the proposed Kaiāulu o Nāpili Workforce Housing Project. The proposed project will be located on approximately 14.99 acres in the ahupuaʻa of Mailepai and a small portion of ʻAlaeloa in Kāʻanapali Moku on Maui, TMK (2) 4-3-001:096 (por.). The proposed development is intended to provide affordable housing in West Maui and includes a mix of single-family homes, multi-family apartments, and senior housing units. Related improvements such as a community center, laundry room, internal roadways, utilities, and landscaping will be provided. The project will also involve the installation of underground utility infrastructure. As part of the CIA process, SWCA is seeking consultation with individuals and organizations knowledgeable about the project area’s past and present cultural uses, including cultural traditions, gathering practices, and any concerns regarding potential effects of the project on cultural practices in the vicinity. This input will help inform the assessment and ensure that traditional and customary practices are considered during the environmental review process. Please contact SWCA at hawaiiculturalconsultation@swca.com or (808) 437-8974. Mahalo for your kōkua.

Cultural Impact Assessment and Ka Paʻakai Analysis for the Proposed Kaiminani Workforce Housing Project

Pacific Legacy, Inc., on behalf of Kaimana Environmental Solutions, LLC, is conducting a Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA) and Ka Paʻakai Analysis for the Proposed Kaiminani Workforce Housing Project, ʻOʻoma 1 Ahupuaʻa, North Kona District, Island of Hawaiʻi [TMK: (3) 7-3-010:056 and (3) 7-3-010:061 (por.)]. The County of Hawaiʻi Office of Housing and Community Development is proposing to develop workforce rental housing, which would include single-family and multi-family rental housing units on 27.5 acres. Pacific Legacy, Inc. seeks to consult with individuals and organizations who possess knowledge regarding:

• Cultural associations, moʻolelo, or legendary accounts associated with ʻOʻoma Ahupuaʻa.
• Past and present land use or traditional gathering practices within and near the project area.
• Cultural resources which may be impacted by the proposed project, including traditional resource gathering sites, traditional access trails, wahi pana, and/or burials.
• Any other cultural concerns related to traditional Hawaiian or other cultural practices within or near the proposed project area.
• Referrals to other knowledgeable individuals who may be willing to share their cultural knowledge of the proposed project area and wider ʻOʻoma Ahupuaʻa.

Those interested in participating are invited to contact Makanani Bell at 808-263-4800 or bell@pacificlegacy.com.

Ka Paʻakai Analysis for Mahi Pono Photo-Voltaic Solar Farm, Pūlehunui

Cultural Surveys Hawaiʻi (CSH), on behalf of Mahi Pono, LLC, is conducting a Ka Paʻakai Analysis for the proposed Mahi Pono Photo-Voltaic Solar Farm Project, Pūlehunui, Wailuku, Maui (TMK: (2) 3-8-004:001-0002 por.). Mahi Pono, LLC is proposing to install an 8-Megawatt (MW) Photovoltaic (PV) solar farm and related improvements on TMK: (2) 3-8-004:001-0002 (por.). Parcel 001 is approximately 3,422 acres in size while the boundaries of the project area on portion -0002 total approximately 29.3-acres. The project will likely involve ground-altering activities to install footings and improvements for the solar array. CSH seeks your knowledge, insight, and input on the following topics:

• Your knowledge of traditional cultural practices within the proposed project area and Pūlehunui Ahupuaʻa
• The different natural resources associated with your specific cultural practice
• Referrals to other kūpuna, kamaʻāina, and traditional cultural practitioners knowledgeable about the proposed project area and Pūlehunui Ahupuaʻa
• Your comments or thoughts on the potential impacts the proposed project may have on cultural sites, practices, and resources within the proposed project area and Pūlehunui Ahupuaʻa

If you are interested in participating in this study, please contact CSH Cultural Researcher, Chantellee Spencer by email at cspencer@culturalsurveys.com no later than August 5, 2026.

Ka Paʻakai Analysis: Mahi Pono HECO Interconnect Substation Project

Cultural Surveys Hawaiʻi (CSH), at the request of Munekiyo Hiraga, on behalf of Mahi Pono, LLC, is conducting a Ka Paʻakai Analysis for the Mahi Pono HECO Interconnect Substation Project, Wailuku Ahupuaʻa, Wailuku District, TMK (2) 3-8-006:001 por. Mahi Pono, LLC is proposing to relocate an electrical substation and related improvements on an approximately 1.7-acre site in Central Maui which is a portion of a larger parcel identified as TMK: (2) 3-8-006:001. The substation needs to be relocated prior to the expiration of the existing Sugar Mill substation easement agreement. The proposed replacement substation will used by Mahi Pono to access the HECO grid infrastructure for their farming operations. Project related ground disturbance will include the installation of footings and improvements for the substation components. CSH seeks your knowledge, insight, and input on the following topics:

• Your knowledge of traditional cultural practices within the proposed project area and Wailuku Ahupuaʻa
• The different natural resources associated with your specific cultural practice
• Referrals to other kūpuna, kamaʻāina, and traditional cultural practitioners knowledgeable about the proposed project area and Wailuku Ahupuaʻa
• Your comments or thoughts on the potential impacts the proposed project may have on cultural sites, practices, and resources within the proposed project area and Wailuku Ahupuaʻa

If you are interested in participating in this study, please contact CSH Cultural Researcher, Kellen Tanaka by email at ktanaka@culturalsurveys.com or Chantelle Spencer at cspencer@culturalsurveys.com.

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Kulaiwi Archaeology, LLC is preparing a burial treatment plan (BTP) for the protection of an archaeological site containing human skeletal remains (Site 50-10-55-30025), located within the existing Kalani Honua Retreat, Keʻekeʻe Ahupuaʻa, Puna District, Island of Hawaiʻi (TMK: [3] 1-2-09: 029). The site was identified during a re-survey of the property conducted by Haun & Associates (Haun and Henry 2014). The landowner, Retreat Village at Kalani Kai, LLC. plans to preserve the Site 30025 burial, along with 10 additional non-burial sites (or portions of them) identified during the re-survey. These sites will be preserved within a series of 9 proposed preservation areas located throughout the project area. All persons having information on traditional cultural practices and places located within Keʻekeʻe Ahupuaʻa and the vicinity of the project parcel are hereby requested to contact Solomon Kailihiwa, Kulaiwi Archaeology, LLC, P.O. Box 1213, Captain Cook, HI 96704, (808) 493-8884 within thirty (30) days of this notice.

Burial Notice: ʻOʻoma Ahupuaʻa, North Kona District

All persons having information concerning unmarked burials on TMK: (3) 7-3-009:022 (por.) in ʻOʻoma 2nd Ahupuaʻa, North Kona District, Island of Hawaiʻi, are requested to contact Uʻilani Kūaliʻi at ASM Affiliates (808) 969-6066, ukualii@asmaffiliates.com, 507-A E. Lanikaula St. Hilo, HI 96720 and/or Traven Apiki, DLNR-SHPD Burial Sites Program (808) 933-9322, 40 Poʻokela St., Hilo, HI 96720.

Names known to be associated with ʻOʻoma ahupuaʻa include Arakaki, Channels, Hall, Hoʻohuli, Kaakau, Kahananui, Kahelekahi, Kalua, Kama, Kamaka, Kameheu, Keanaʻaina Koanui, Kuahini, Lilinoe, Mamali, McDonald, Medeiros, Mitchell, Nenio, Punihaole.

Appropriate treatment of the remains will occur in accordance with HRS, Chapter 6E, respective to this burial site. The landowner intends to preserve the burial in place, following the preparation of a Burial Treatment Plan in consultation with any identified descendants and with the approval of the Hawaiʻi Island Burial Council. All interested parties should respond within thirty (30) days of this notice and provide information to DLNR-SHPD adequately demonstrating lineal descent from these specific Native Hawaiian remains, or cultural descent from ancestors once residing or buried in the same ahupuaʻa or moku.

Cultural Impact Assessment: Ala Wai Community Park Clubhouse Renovation and Restoration Project

Cultural Surveys Hawaiʻi (CSH), at the request of Gerald Park Urban Planner, on behalf of the City and County of Honolulu, Department of Design and Construction (DDC), is conducting a cultural impact assessment and Ka Paʻakai Analysis for the Ala Wai Community Park Clubhouse Renovation and Restoration project, Waikīkī Ahupuaʻa, Honolulu (Kona) District, Oʻahu, TMK: (1) 2-7-036:005.

The DDC proposes to repair and renovate the Ala Wai Community Park Clubhouse with the long-term objective of preserving the historic structure. Situated on a recreational lot in the Honolulu neighborhood commonly referred to as McCully-Mōʻiliʻili, the lot is bounded by Kapiʻolani Boulevard to the north, Ala Wai Canal to the south, Ala Wai Field and Park to the east, and McCully Street to the west.

CSH seeks your knowledge, insight, and input on the following topics:

• Your knowledge of traditional cultural practices within the proposed project area and Waikīkī Ahupuaʻa
• The different natural resources associated with your specific cultural practice
• Referrals to other kūpuna, kamaʻāina, and traditional cultural practitioners knowledgeable about the proposed project area and Waikīkī Ahupuaʻa
• Your comments or thoughts on the potential impacts the proposed project may have on cultural sites, practices, and resources within the proposed project area and Waikīkī Ahupuaʻa

If you are interested in participating in this study, please contact CSH Cultural Researcher, Kellen Tanaka by email at ktanaka@culturalsurveys.com or Chantellee Spencer at cspencer@culturalsurveys.com.

Cultural Impact Assessment: Karsten Thot Bridge Replacement Project, Wahiawā, Oʻahu

On behalf of the Hawaii Department of Transportation, SWCA Environmental Consultants (SWCA) is preparing a Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA) for the replacement of the historic Karsten Thot Bridge in Wahiawā, Oʻahu. The bridge, which runs along Kamehameha Highway and crosses the Kaukonahua Stream, requires replacement due to its advanced age and structural deterioration. The proposed project will incorporate the bridge’s character-defining historic features into the new structure.

SWCA is seeking community input regarding cultural and historic knowledge of the area surrounding the bridge and its ahupuaʻa, including past and present land use, cultural traditions, gathering practices, and any concerns related to cultural practices in the vicinity of the project area. This input will help inform the CIA and ensure that traditional and customary practices are considered during the environmental review process. Please contact SWCA at hawaiiculturalconsultation@swca.com or (808) 437-8974. Mahalo for your kōkua.

Cultural Impact Assessment: Hawaiian Electric Haleakalā Resiliency Project

Pacific Consulting Services, Inc. (PCSI) is preparing a Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA) and Ka Paʻakai Analysis in support of an Environmental Assessment (EA) being prepared in compliance with Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 343 for the Hawaiian Electric Haleakalā Resiliency Project. The Project is intended to improve the resilience of Hawaiian Electric’s transmission and distribution facilities in the upper elevations of Haleakalā by making them less vulnerable to the harsh weather conditions. The Project goals include reducing outages for customers on the circuit and reducing the potential for harmful interactions between facilities and protected endemic seabirds that nest on Haleakalā. Most of the Project occurs on state land and a small portion is within Haleakalā National Park. Roughly 2.7 miles of existing power lines on wood poles are proposed to be replaced within portions of TMKs (2) 2-2-007:005, 006, 008, 013, and 014; and 2-3-005:001 and 002. Several alternatives for replacing the existing poles are being considered. Placing the transmission lines within conduit near the ground is the preferred alternative. PCSI is seeking community input regarding cultural traditions, legends, and practices pertaining to this area. Additional project information is available at pcsihawaii.com/haleakala. A link is available at that website to contact the project team to request more information or volunteer to share your knowledge. You may also email Shannon Gomez at info@pcsihawaii.com. Mahalo!

Cultural Impact Assessment: Proposed West Maui Greenways Project, Lāhainā and Kāʻanapali, Maui

On behalf of the County of Maui, Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), ASM Affiliates (ASM) is preparing a Cultural Impact Assessment study for the proposed West Maui Greenway (referred to hereafter as the ʻproposed project’). The proposed project would provide a multi-use trail extending from Lāhainā Pali Trailhead in Ukumehame Ahupuaʻa along the coast to Līpoa Point in Honolua Ahupuaʻa, traversing several Tax Map Key (TMK) parcels: (4)1-2-002:001, 1-3-002:999. 1-3-005:029, 037; 1-3-009:015, 0198; 1-3-011:999; in the Lāhainā and Kāʻanapali Districts, Island of Maui.

The DPR is proposing to develop a 25-mile-long, multi-use trail along the coast of northwest Maui, connecting Ukumehame to Līpoa Point. The project alignment is divided into seven segments and will be implemented in phases. In addition to walking and bike paths, the greenway will also provide a safe alternative transportation option to using the Honoapiʻilani Highway. The design plans have not yet been finalized, with three of the seven project alignment segments having both alternative and preferred routes. More information can be found at: westmauigreenway.org

The purpose of this CIA is to inform an Environmental Assessment and aims to document and assess the potential effects this project may have on significant cultural, natural, and historical resources, as well as traditional customary practices. ASM is in search of kamaʻāina who may know about the area’s cultural resources and or cultural uses of the project area; and past or ongoing traditional customary practices that have or continue to occur in the proposed project area. ASM is also seeking input regarding strategies to prevent or mitigate impacts on culturally valued resources and or traditional customary practices. If you have and are willing to share such information, please contact Candace Gonzales at cgonzales@asmaffiliates.com, phone (808) 969-6066, mailing address ASM Affiliates 507-A E. Lanikaula Street, Hilo, HI 96720. Mahalo.

Cultural Impact Assessment And Ka Paʻakai Analysis Notice: Kalaoa 5 Ahupuaʻa, North Kona, Hawaiʻi Island

Kulaiwi Archaeology, LLC is conducting a cultural impact assessment (CIA) and Ka Paʻakai Analysis for TMK: (3) 7-3-004:002, Kalaoa 5 Ahupuaʻa, North Kona District, Island of Hawaiʻi. The project proponent, Palamanui, plans to construct the Kalaoa Well Site No. 2 on the subject parcel. All persons having information on traditional cultural practices and places located within Kalaoa Ahupuaʻa and the vicinity of the project parcel are hereby requested to contact Solomon Kailihiwa, Kulaiwi Archaeology, LLC, P.O. Box 1213, Captain Cook, HI 96704, (808) 493-8884 within thirty (30) days of this notice.

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All persons having information concerning the inadvertent discovery of human skeletal remains on TMK: (3) 6-5-001:003 por., Waimea, South Kohala, Island of Hawaiʻi are requested to contact Traven Apiki, DLNR-SHPD Burial Sites Program traven.apiki@hawaii.gov, (808) 933-7653, 40 Poʻokela St., Hilo, HI 96720. Names historically associated with the general area include: Iese Aa, Kauhine, Kupa, Kanehailua, Kuli, Kaʻilianu-Bell-Lindsey. Appropriate treatment of the remains will occur in accordance with HAR §13-300-40. The remains will be preserved in place following the preparation of a burial site component of a preservation plan in consultation with any identified descendants. All interested parties should respond within thirty (30) days of this notice and provide information to DLNR-SHPD demonstrating lineal descent from these specific Native Hawaiian remains, or cultural descent from ancestors once residing or buried in the same ahupuaʻa.

Cultural Impact Assessment: Māhualauhīnano – Keaukaha Resiliency Center For Learning

On behalf of Hui Hoʻoleimaluō and Ka ʻUmeke Kāʻeo Public Charter School, Hoaʻāina Heritage Services (HHS) is conducting a Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA) study to inform an Environmental Assessment (EA) being prepared pursuant to HRS Chapter 343 for the proposed Māhualauhīnano – Keaukaha Resiliency Center for Learning. The project is planned within a 10.001-acre area comprising a portion of TMK: (3) 2-1-013:146 and the entirety of 2-1-015:010 and 011, all of which are owned by Kamehameha Schools located in the ʻili kūpono of Honohononui, Waiākea Ahupuaʻa, South Hilo District, Island of Hawaiʻi. As part of this CIA, Hoaʻāina Heritage Services, LLC is seeking to consult with kamaʻāina who are familiar with the project area and who may have knowledge of cultural or historical resources, as well as traditional and customary practices (past or ongoing) associated with the area, or that may be affected by the proposed project. If you are willing to share such information, please contact Lokelani Brandt at lbrandt@hoaainaheritage.com. Mahalo.

Cultural Impact Assessment and Ka Paʻakai Analysis Notice: Pia Valley Education Center, Niu ʻIli, Waikīkī Ahupuaʻa, Oʻahu

On behalf of Protect and Preserve Hawaiʻi, Inc., and Group 70 International, Inc. (G70), SWCA Environmental Consultants (SWCA) is preparing a Cultural Impact Assessment and Ka Paʻakai Analysis for the proposed Pia Valley Education Center Project. As part of this work, SWCA seeks consultation with individuals and organizations knowledgeable about the past and present cultural uses of the project area. The proposed Pia Valley Education Center will be located on approximately 3 acres in the ʻili of Niu, within the ahupuaʻa of Waikīkī in Kona Moku on Oʻahu, within tax map keys (TMKs) (1) 37003:076 and (1) 37015:063. The project is intended to support ongoing biocultural restoration efforts in Pia Valley, including invasive species removal, native plant restoration, and expanded community engagement. Planned facilities include an education center, visitor center, warehouse/shop, caretaker residence, nursery, parking area, and related infrastructure. SWCA is seeking community input regarding cultural knowledge of this area, including past and present land use, cultural traditions, gathering practices, and any concerns the community might have related to cultural practices in the vicinity of the project area. Your input will help inform the study and ensure that traditional and customary practices are considered during the environmental review process. Please contact Tamara Luthy, SWCA, at hawaiiculturalconsultation@swca.com, (808) 892-3432 ext. 17902. Mahalo for your kōkua.

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In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Mount Holyoke College Art Museum intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of sacred objects and that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice. Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice may occur on or after March 13, 2026. A total of 14 cultural items have been requested for repatriation: one pohaku kuʻi ʻai, one lei niho palaoa, one lot of three pieces of kapa, eight kapa, one hoe, one lot of makaloa, and one kapa book. The museum has determined that there is a connection between the cultural items described in this notice and Hui Iwi Kuamoʻo. Additional requests for repatriation of the cultural items in this notice must be sent in writing. Requests for repatriation may be submitted by any lineal descendant or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice. Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after March 13. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the museum must determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation. Requests for joint repatriation of the cultural items are considered a single request and not competing requests. Send additional, written requests for repatriation of the cultural items in this notice to Abigail Hoover, associate director of Registration and Collections, Mount Holyoke College Art Museum, Lower Lake Road, South Hadley, MA 01075, email ahoover@mtholyoke.edu.

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In accordance with Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes (HRS) §6E-43.6 and Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules (HAR) §13-300-40, during ongoing construction activities at Papaloa, Kalaupapa, human remains were inadvertently discovered. Work in the immediate area has ceased, and the remains are being respectfully protected in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 U.S.C. 3001 et seq., and its implementing regulations (43 CFR Part 10). The National Park Service is actively consulting with Lineal Descendants, Native Hawaiian organizations and authorities to determine the appropriate treatment and disposition of the remains. This process honors cultural values and legal requirements to ensure dignity and respect. Individuals or organizations with information relevant to this discovery, including lineal descendants of Mary Kaipomeeau, Michael Nailima, Joseph K. Nailima, M.K. Nailima, Mariana Kalakini, Alice Kaakaualani Nailima, Malie Mileka Nailima, L.K. Nailima Waiole, E.K. Hoaeae Nailima, James Herman Smith, Mari Lehua, Emma Kaimilani Waiamau, Thomas Waiamau, Timothy Waiamau, D.K. Kaaoao, J.J. Harvest, Emily K. Forbes, John Kuualoha Forbes or those who wish to participate in consultation, are invited to contact Nancy Holman, Superintendent

Kala Consultation, NPS, Kalaupapa National Historical Park – Phone: 808-567-6802 or Email: kala_consultation@nps.gov. Your cooperation and understanding are appreciated as we work together to protect cultural heritage and uphold shared responsibilities.

Notice Of Consultation Section 106 Of The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 As Amended (2006)

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) proposes the Keaʻau–Pāhoa Road Intersection Improvements at Makuʻu Drive and Orchidland Drive Project. This project is a federal action and undertaking subject to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966, as amended, and 36 CFR Part 800(y). The project sites are located along Keaʻau–Pāhoa Road (State Route 130) at the intersections of Makuʻu Drive and Orchidland Drive in Hawaiian Paradise Park and Orchidland Estates, within the ahupuaʻa of Keaʻau and Waikahekahe, Puna Moku, Island of Hawaiʻi. Proposed improvements include construction of two modern roundabouts with an eight-foot shared-use path, bus pullouts, concrete splitter islands, central islands with mountable truck aprons for large vehicles, and roadway lighting consistent with federal design standards. Project implementation will require partial right-of-way acquisition from multiple parcels and associated utility relocations. Pursuant to Section 106 of the NHPA, HDOT seeks consultation with Native Hawaiian Organizations and descendants with ancestral, cultural, or religious ties to the project area. Individuals or organizations with demonstrated legal, economic, or historic preservation interests are also invited to provide information regarding historic or cultural resources within the project area. Please contact Courtney Supe, Project Manager, via email at courtney.k.supe@hawaii.gov, or by mail at Department of Transportation (Attn: Courtney Supe), 50 Makaʻala Street, Hilo, Hawaiʻi 96720.

Please respond by March 2, 2026.

Museum Seeks Consultation For Sacred And Funerary Objects

The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York, NY, invites Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs) to participate in consultation in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The AMNH currently stewards a collection of over 200 Hawaiian items, collected from a variety of sources during the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as a limited number of contemporary pieces. The museum seeks the input of appropriate consulting parties on recent NAGPRA requests for sacred and funerary objects that are currently housed at the AMNH. For most of these items, museum records do not provide specific location information beyond Hawaiʻi. In some cases, a specific island is named, including Maui, Kauaʻi, Molokaʻi, and Oʻahu. In a very small number of examples, more specific locales are known, including Hilo and several locations on Oʻahu. The requested materials include kapa fragments; wood, stone, and bone tools; jugs, bowls, and other vessels; jewelry, feathered capes, and other regalia; as well as other types of items. As these items cover a wide range of object types and geographic areas, the museum recognizes that there may be additional interested parties beyond those already identified and invites input from those consulting parties who wish to provide it. Consulting parties must meet the definition of a lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or NHO per 43.CFR.10.2. The definitions of these terms may be found at https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-43/subtitle-A/part-10/subpart-A/section-10.2Requests to participate in consultation may be directed to: Nell Murphy, Director of Cultural Resources, at nmurphy@amnh.org.

Human Remains Identified – ʻIli of Kukuluāeʻo, LCA 982 to Kukao

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PARTIES IS HEREBY GIVEN that human skeletal remains were identified by Cultural Surveys Hawaiʻi, Inc. during a supplemental archaeological inventory survey for the City Center portion of the Honolulu Rail Transit Project, Honolulu Ahupuaʻa, Honolulu District, Oʻahu, TMK: (1) 2-1-051:045. Per Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes Section 6E-43 and Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules (HAR) Chapter 13-300, these are considered previously identified burial sites. Based on context, they are over 50 years old and reasonably believed to be Native Hawaiian. Located in the ʻili of Kukuluāeʻo, the project area was within Land Commission Award 982 to Kukao. The project proponent, the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (contact Vance Tsuda, Project Director, 1099 Alakea Street, Suite 1700, Honolulu, HI 96813 [Tel: 808-768-8943]), is exploring options for either preservation in place or relocation for these remains; however, that decision shall be made by the Oʻahu Island Burial Council in consultation with the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) and any recognized lineal and/or cultural descendants, per the requirements of HAR Section 13-300-33. Appropriate treatment shall occur in accordance with HAR Section 13-300-38. All persons having any knowledge of the identity or history of these human remains are requested to immediately contact Traven Apiki, SHPD Burial Site Specialist, at 40 Poʻokela Street, Hilo, HI 96720 [Tel: (808) 829-9322, Fax: (808) 933-7655, Email: traven.apiki@hawaii.gov]. Interested parties shall respond within thirty (30) days of this notice to the SHPD adequately demonstrating lineal descent from these designated burials or cultural descent from ancestors buried in the same ahupuaʻa (district).

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A burial site comprising of fragments of human skeletal remains of two individuals (State Inventory of Historic Places #50-80-11-06916) was identified by Cultural Surveys Hawaiʻi, Inc. in the course of an archaeological inventory survey for Pali Lanes Adaptive Reuse Project, Kailua Ahupuaʻa, Koʻolaupoko District, Oʻahu, TMKs: (1) 4-2-038:020, and portions of 015, 034, 038, and 045. Per Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes §6E-43, and Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules (HAR) §13-300, these remains are considered previously identified. Based on the context, they are over 50 years old and most likely Native Hawaiian. The burial site is not within a known Land Commission Award (LCA). The project proponent is A&B Properties, Inc.: Lena Mori, 822 Bishop Street, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, 96813, Tel: (808) 525-6611. A&B Properties, Inc., is planning for preservation in place, however, the decision to preserve in place or relocate shall be made by the Oʻahu Island Burial Council in consultation with the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) and any recognized lineal and/or cultural descendants (HAR §13-300-33). Appropriate treatment shall occur in accordance with HAR §13-300-38. All persons having knowledge of these human remains are requested to contact Traven Apiki, SHPD Burial Site Specialist, at 40 Poʻokela Street, Hilo, Hawaiʻi, Tel: (808) 829-9322, Email: Traven.Apiki@hawaii.gov.

Interested parties shall respond within 30 days of this notice and file descendancy claim forms and/or provide information to SHPD adequately demonstrating descent from this burial or ancestors buried in the same ahupuaʻa or district.

Impact Assessment and Ka Paʻakai Analysis: ʻĀinakō Housing Project

Stantec, on behalf the County of Hawaiʻi Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD), is conducting a Cultural Impact Assessment and Ka Paʻakai Analysis for the Proposed ʻĀinakō Subdivision Housing Project, Punahoa 2, South Hilo, Hawaiʻi [TMKs: (3) 2-3-030:004, (3) 2-3-030:001 (por.), and (3) 2-3-031:001 (por.)]. OHCD is proposing a workforce housing project on a portion of this property in the ʻĀinakō neighborhood. Feasibility of this project is being developed to include a possible 144 units residential units in a mix of single and multifamily homes on approximately 38 acres of land.

Stantec seeks to consult with individuals and organizations who possess knowledge regarding:

• Cultural associations, moʻolelo, or legendary accounts associated with the ahupuaʻa of Punahoa 2.
• Family connections to past and present land use or traditional gathering practices within and near the project area.
• Cultural resources that may be impacted by the proposed project, including traditional resource gathering sites, traditional access trails, wahi pana, and/or burials.
• Any other cultural concerns related to traditional Hawaiian or other cultural practices within or near the proposed project area.
• Referrals to other knowledgeable individuals who may be willing to share their cultural knowledge of the proposed project area and surrounding lands.

Those interested in participating are invited to contact Benjamin Barna at 808-900-6403 or ben.barna@stantecgs.com.

Notification Of Ka Paʻakai Analysis

Kōloa Ahupuaʻa, Kona Moku, Kauaʻi

Explorations Associates Ltd. is conducting a Ka Paʻakai Analysis for a proposed subdivision located at Makaleha Street in the Kōloa Ahupuaʻa, Kona Moku, Kauaʻi [TMK: (4) 2-8-014: 038 and 042]. The project area is bounded by existing residential development and Waikomo Stream. The landowners are proposing a consolidation and resubdivision under Kauaʻi County Planning Department Subdivision Application S-2019-4. The proposed project will result in three (3) residential lots intended for future residential use.

The purpose of the Ka Paʻakai Analysis is to identify, document, and assess potential impacts of the proposed subdivision on Native Hawaiian traditional and customary rights and practices. Explorations Associates Ltd. seeks consultation with those familiar with cultural, historical, and traditional practices within the Kōloa Ahupuaʻa, including:

• Cultural associations, moʻolelo (stories), historic maps, and archaeological/cultural resource reports;
• Past and present Native Hawaiian land use or traditional gathering practices;
• Preservation and protection of cultural, historical, and natural resources;
• Known trails, access routes, sensitive areas, historic sites, cultural sites (including burials), and LCAs;
• ]Native Hawaiian descendants who have traditionally fished, hunted, or gathered within the project area;
• Individuals able to refer other knowledgeable cultural practitioners or descendants.

Those interested in providing cultural knowledge, historical information, or consultation regarding this Ka Paʻakai Analysis are invited to contact Leialoha Sanchez at Phone: 808-977-2127 or Email: community@leialohaliving.com by Jan. 30, 2026.

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Pacific Legacy, Inc., on behalf Tetra Tech, is conducting a Ka Paʻakai Analysis for the Proposed Olai Solar and Green Hydrogen Project in Honouliuli Ahupuaʻa, ʻEwa Moku, Oʻahu [TMK: (1) 9-1-031:001 and (1) 9-1-031:008]. EE H2 Oahu, LLC is proposing a renewable energy project located in Kapolei. The project design is under development but is expected to include a solar array and an electrolyzer that would use solar energy to convert water to hydrogen and oxygen via electroless.

Pacific Legacy, Inc. seeks to consult with individuals and organizations who possess knowledge regarding:

• Cultural associations, moʻolelo, or legendary accounts associated with Honouliuli Ahupuaʻa.
• Past and present land use or traditional gathering practices within and near the project area.
• Cultural resources which may be impacted by the proposed project, including traditional resource gathering sites, traditional access trails, wahi pana, and/or burials.
• Any other cultural concerns related to traditional Hawaiian or other cultural practices within or near the proposed project area.
• Referrals to other knowledgeable individuals who may be willing to share their cultural knowledge of the proposed project area and wider Honouliuli Ahupuaʻa.

Those interested in participating are invited to contact Makanani Bell at 808-263-4800 or bell@pacificlegacy.com.

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Cultural Surveys Hawaiʻi (CSH), on behalf of Hawaiian Cement, is conducting a cultural impact assessment (CIA) and Ka Paʻakai Analysis for the proposed Hawaiian Cement New Mining Area Project, Pūlehunui, Wailuku, Maui (TMK: [2] 3-8-004:001). Hawaiian Cement proposes to develop a new mining area of approximately 125 acres adjacent to their existing quarry area within a portion of TMK: (2) 3-8-004:001 CPR 2. The subject portion of the parcel is currently owned by MP Central A LLC and Hawaiian Cement. CSH seeks your knowledge, insight, and input on the following topics:

• Your knowledge of traditional cultural practices within the proposed project area and Pūlehunui Ahupuaʻa
• The different natural resources associated with your specific cultural practice
• Referrals to other kūpuna, kamaʻāina, and traditional cultural practitioners knowledgeable about the proposed project area and Pūlehunui Ahupuaʻa
• Your comments or thoughts on the potential impacts the proposed project may have on cultural sites, practices, and resources within the proposed project area and Pūlehunui Ahupuaʻa

If you are interested in participating in this study, please contact CSH Cultural Researcher, Chantellee Spencer by email at cspencer@culturalsurveys.com no later than Monday, November 17.

Cultural Impact Assessment: Proposed Waikīkī REEFrame Project

On behalf of Conservation International, LLC, Pacific Consulting Services, Inc. (PCSI) is preparing a Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA) in support of a HRS Chapter 343 Environmental Assessment for the proposed REEFrame project to be located in waters off shore of Waikīkī in the Kona District, on the island of Oʻahu. REEFrame is a project designed to foster the recovery of a severely degraded coral-reef ecosystem, thereby restoring reef fisheries, providing vital food sources for endangered monk seals and green sea turtles, and enhancing local community livelihoods. The REEFrame project team will install permanent, structurally resilient, 3D printed, concrete reef frameworks that will serve as both coral nurseries and foundations for structurally complex natural coral reefs. All of the concrete reef frameworks will be placed on sand at depths of 40 to 60 feet below the ocean surface, starting approximately ½ mile off shore, and at least 100 feet from existing coral habitat. PCSI seeks to consult with individuals and organizations possessing knowledge regarding cultural resources, practices, and beliefs within the Waikīkī ahupuaʻa and the Kona District that could potentially be affected by the project. Additional project information is available at www.pcsihawaii.com/reef. A link is available at that site to contact the project team to request more information or volunteer to share your knowledge. You may also email us directly at info@pcsihawaii.com. Mahalo!

Consultation for Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (Section 106)

The City and County of Honolulu, Department of Design and Construction (DDC) seeks to utilize funding from the Federal Highway Administration for the construction phase for the Replacement of Waialua Beach Road Bridge (Bridge No. 605) over Kiʻikiʻi Stream located within Kamananui Ahupuaʻa, Waialua District, Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, Tax Map Keys: Waialua Beach Road Right-of-Way; (1) 6-6-022: 001 por., 004; 6-7-001: 010 por., 014, 017; 6-7-009: 002. The project is considered a federal undertaking pursuant to 36 Code of Federal Regulations §800.16(y).

The project consists of the replacement of Waialua Beach Road Bridge with a new concrete bridge supported by drilled-shaft abutments and single center pier. The new bridge will be located along the same alignment as the existing bridge. A temporary bypass bridge will be constructed along the upstream side of the existing bridge to maintain traffic flow during the project’s construction.

Pursuant to Section 106, Native Hawaiian Organizations and Native Hawaiian descendants with ancestral, lineal or cultural attachments to historical resources within the area of potential effect, as well as other individuals and organizations with demonstrated legal, economic or historic preservation interest in the undertaking are requested to contact DDC with any information.

Please submit responses within 30 days of this notice to our planning consultant, Jim Niermann, R.M. Towill Corporation via email at jimn@rmtowill.com or mail to R.M. Towill Corporation, Attn.: Jim Niermann, 2024 North King Street, Suite 200, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96819.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an isolated human skeletal element within a sand fill deposit, designated as State Inventory of Historic Places (SIHP) 50-80-14-10218, was identified by Pacific Legacy, Inc. during an archaeological inventory survey for a single-family dwelling at TMK: (1) 3-1-033:006 in Waikīkī Ahupuaʻa, Kona District, Oʻahu. The project area is located within the ʻili kūpono of Kekio. It is within the southern lele of the ʻili kūpono, also known as Kapua. During the Mahele, the ʻili kūpono of Kekio was granted to Iona Pehu as part of Land Commission Award (LCA) 5931 and the project area is within ʻĀpana 3 of LCA 5931. The decision to preserve in place or relocate these previously identified human remains shall be made by the Oʻahu Island Burial Council in consultation with the State Historic Preservation Division and any recognized lineal and/or cultural descendants, per the requirements of HAR Chapter 13-300-33. Appropriate treatment shall occur in accordance with HAR Chapter 13-300-38. All persons having any knowledge of the identity or history of this iwi kūpuna, or interested in filing a lineal or cultural descendancy claim demonstrating lineal descent from this burial or cultural descent from ancestors buried in the same ahupuaʻa or district, are requested to immediately contact Ms. Regina Hilo, Oʻahu Burial Sites Specialist, 601 Kamokila Boulevard, Room 555, Kapolei, Hawaiʻi 96707 [TEL (808) 692-8015, FAX (808) 692-8020].

Burial Notice: Puna District, Island of Hawaiʻi

Notice is hereby given to interested parties that a burial site has been discovered by KAPU Sacred Hawaiian Burials (Keoni Alvarez, RR3 Box 1043, Pāhoa, Hawaiʻi 96778, 808-647-5278). The remains are in Waikahekahe Iki, Puna District, Island of Hawaiʻi, TMK (3) 1-5-023:040. Nearby Land Commission Awards include LCA nos. 8520-B to Lahilahi, Gini and 8522-B to Kale (Davis). The landowner is Hawaiian Paradise Park Owners Association (Jon Loehndorf, HC3 Box 11000, Keaʻau, Hawaiʻi 96749, 808-966-4500). The SHPD has assigned State Inventory of Historic Places number 50-10-45-31430 to the burial site. Per Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes §6E-43 and Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules §13-300, this is considered a previously identified burial site. Based on the context, the burial is over 50 years old and likely Native Hawaiian. The remains were left in place following identification, and preservation in place is proposed. A final determination regarding the treatment of these burials will be made by the Hawaiʻi Island Burial Council, in consultation with SHPD and any identified lineal and/or cultural descendants.

Individuals with information regarding these burials should contact SHPD Hawaiʻi Island Burial Sites Specialist, Mr. Traven Apiki, at 40 Poʻokela Street, Hilo, Hawaiʻi 96720 (traven.apiki@hawaii.gov, 808-829-9322) within thirty (30) days of this notice. Such individuals must provide information demonstrating lineal descent from the remains or descent from ancestors buried in Waikahekahe Iki Ahupuaʻa.

Cultural Impact Assessment: Proposed Wastewater Treatment Plant Project, Wainiha, Haleleʻa Kauaʻi

ASM Affiliates (ASM) is preparing a Cultural Impact Assessment in support of the HRS Chapter 343 Environmental Assessment (EA) being prepared for proposed upgrades to the existing wastewater treatment system at the Hanalei Colony Resort (HCR). The 6.24-acre parcel at Tax Map Key (4) 5-8-001:027 located in the Wainiha Ahupuaʻa, Haleleʻa District, Island of Kauaʻi, consists of multiple two-story condominium buildings. The existing wastewater treatment and effluent disposal systems at the HCR were installed during its initial construction in the late 1960s and have exceeded their use-life. Most of the ground disturbance associated with the system upgrades will involve trenching to install piping that will connect the various existing components (septic vaults, and influent and effluent lift stations) to the new wastewater treatment plant. There will be approximately 1,050 feet of trenching at depths ranging 2-6 feet deep. The system will treat up to 21,000 gallons per day. ASM is seeking persons who have genealogical connections and/or are familiar from childhood with the ʻāina of Wainiha. ASM is seeking information about the area’s cultural resources and/or cultural uses of the proposed project area; and past and or ongoing cultural practices that have or continue to occur within the proposed project area. ASM is also asking for input regarding strategies to prevent or mitigate potential impacts on culturally valued resources or traditional customary practices. If you have and are willing to share any such information, please contact Steele Jaques, sjaques@asmaffiliates.com, phone (808) 969-6066, mailing address ASM Affiliates 820 Mililani St., Suite 700, Honolulu, HI 96813.

Cultural Impact Assessment And Ka Paʻakai Analysis: Pulehunui Ii Industrial Park Project, Kula, Maui

Pacific Legacy, Inc., on behalf of Pulehunui Industrial LLC, is conducting a Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA) and Ka Paʻakai Analysis for the Proposed Pulehunui II Industrial Park in Pūlehu Nui Ahupuaʻa, Kula Moku (modern tax district of Wailuku), Maui [TMK: (2) 3-8-008:005]. The project is for the development of an industrial park in North Kihei that will offer up to 74 acres of M-2, Heavy Industrial zoned lands and up to 88 acres of M-3, Restricted Industrial zoned lands. Pacific Legacy, Inc. seeks to consult with individuals and organizations who possess knowledge regarding:

• Cultural associations, mo‘olelo, or legendary accounts associated with Pūlehu Nui Ahupua‘a.
• Past and present land use or traditional gathering practices within and near the project area.
• Cultural resources which may be impacted by the proposed project, including traditional resource gathering sites, traditional access trails, wahi pana, and/or burials.
• Any other cultural concerns related to traditional Hawaiian or other cultural practices within or near the proposed project area.
• Referrals to other knowledgeable individuals who may be willing to share their cultural knowledge of the proposed project area and wider Pūlehu Nui Ahupua‘a.

Those interested in participating are invited to contact Makanani Bell at 808-263-4800 or bell@pacificlegacy.com.

Cultural Impact Assessment: Study For Waipiʻo Valley Road Safety Improvements Project

On behalf of the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works, Hoaʻāina Heritage Services, LLC is conducting a Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA) study to inform an Environmental Assessment (EA) being prepared pursuant to HRS Chapter 343 for the proposed Waipiʻo Valley Road Safety Improvements Project. The project is part of Hawaiʻi County’s phased effort to mitigate hazards and improve safety along approximately 4,000 feet of Waipiʻo Valley Road. The study area includes the roadway (TMK: [3] 4-9-001:999) and portions of land on the pali (cliff) side of the road owned by the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Estate (Kamehameha Schools), located in the ʻili of Lālākea, Waipiʻo Ahupuaʻa, Hāmākua District, Island of Hawaiʻi. As part of this CIA, Hoaʻāina Heritage Services, LLC is seeking to consult with kamaʻāina who are familiar with the project area and who may have knowledge of cultural or historical resources, as well as traditional and customary practices (past or ongoing) associated with the area, or that may be affected by the proposed project. If you are willing to share such information, please contact Lokelani Brandt at lbrandt@hoaainaheritage.com. Mahalo.

First Circuit Court Notice: Kalima Class Action Settlement Trust Dated June 23, 2023

FILED, a Petition for Approval of First Annual Accounting by Scott C. Suzuki, Esq., Probate Special Counsel, whose address is 1018 Kemole Lane, Honolulu, Hawaii 96826 (808) 983-3850, seeking approval of the Trustee’s first annual accounting for THE KALIMA CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT TRUST DATED JUNE 23, 2023. A copy of said petition, along with the accounting and a copy of the Trust are all available at www.kalima-lawsuit.com. The accounting covers the period from October 31, 2023 through and including December 31, 2024, and includes those who received settlement awards during the same period. The date, time and place for hearing said Petition shall be Friday, October 31, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the courtroom of the Judge of the above-entitled Court who shall be sitting in probate, in Kaʻahumanu Hale, 777 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96813. Parties interested in this Petition have the right to be represented by a private attorney, at said party’s own expense.

DATED: Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, August 7, 2025. R. CAMPOS, Clerk of the Above-Entitled Court

SCOTT C. SUZUKI, Attorney for Petitioner (808) 983-3850

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