Ho'olaha Lehulehu - Public Notices

By Ka Wai Ola Staff

NO KA ILINA • BURIAL NOTICES

KA'ŪPŪLEHU AHUPUA'A

Persons related to presumably Native Hawaiian individuals buried in unmarked graves more than 50 years old at TMK: (3) 7-2-10:10 on the grounds of Kona Village Resort in Ka'ūpūlehu, North Kona, Hawai'i Island, are requested to contact either Analu Josephides, Department of Land and Natural Resources Burial Sites Program, at (808) 933-7652 or Dr. Thomas Dye, 735 Bishop St., Suite 315, Honolulu, HI 96813, at (808) 529-0866.

The Land Commission awarded Ka'ūpūlehu ahupua'a to Lot Kamehameha Kapuāiwa as LCA 7715, RP 7843. Names noted in 1848 tax records for Ka'ūpūlehu include Kaihumanumanu, Kalaehoa, Wainee, Aeae, Kanaina, Nauha, and Wahapuu. Names recorded on leases with Bishop Estate in 1885 include D. P. Keoahu, D. R. Lonoakai, W. Kamuoha, Kaolelo, G. Palapala, O. Paapu, Luahine, W. Maihui, Kahele, Pahukula, and Kaailuwale.

The property lessee proposes to preserve in place five archaeological sites with human burial features. Interested persons shall respond within 30 days and provide information to the Department of Land and Natural Resources adequately demonstrating descent from the Native Hawaiian remains, or descent from ancestors buried in the same ahupua'a or district where the Native Hawaiian skeletal remains are buried.

Ho'olaha Lehulehu • Public NOTICE

WAIKĪKĪ AHUPUA'A

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Kyo-ya Hotels & Resorts LP (Kyo-ya) is in the preliminary planning stages of (1) the renovation and redevelopment of the Princess Ka'iulani Hotel and (2) the development of a new Diamond Head Tower, adjacent to the Banyan wing of the Moana Surfrider Hotel in the Waikīkī ahupua'a, Kona District, Island of O'ahu, TMK: (1) 2-6-022:001 and 041; and 2-6-01:12 and 13.

Seven Land Commission Awards (LCA) were awarded in the vicinity of the proposed project area: LCA 104 FL (Fort Lands) to Kekuanaoa; LCA 6324 to Kameheu; LCA 1506 to Waikīkī Wahine; LCA 2006 to Male; LCA 2082 to Kuene; LCA 2084 to Keohokahina; and LCA 8559B to W.C. Lunalilo; Nailipelapela, A.S. Cleghorn and Kapaealii or Kapoealii.

Although no human burial remains in the proposed project area have been discovered yet, a search for descendants with lineage to the project lands is underway. Kyo-ya would like to proactively consult with potential lineal or cultural descendants regarding the appropriate treatment of human burial remains or cultural features that may be discovered during the project. Persons having information about human burial remains that may be found in unmarked burial sites or cultural features in the proposed project area are being asked to respond to this notice within 30 days. If any human burial remains are encountered, Chapter 6E, Hawai'i Revised Statutes and Chapter 300, Hawai'i Administrative Rules will be followed. It is Kyo-ya's intention to treat any human burial remains and associated cultural features that are discovered in the project area with the utmost respect and sensitivity in the most culturally appropriate manner.

All potential lineal and cultural descendants and other interested parties are being asked to transmit in writing their names and mailing addresses within 30 days to: Aukahi, c/o Lani Lapilio, Cultural Consultant, 1050 Queen St., Suite 200, Honolulu, HI 96814. Call (808) 596-8166 for more information.