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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
CULTURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
Aupuni Center • 101Pauahi Street,Suite 3 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Phone(808)961-8288 • Fax(808)961-8742
January XX, 2026
Jojo Tanimoto
Email:guavaland622@gmail.com
Dear Jojo Tanimoto:
SUBJECT: Cultural Resources Commission's Review and Recommendations Regarding the
Potential Loss of Historic Resources in Kawaihae
The Hawai'i County Cultural Resources Commission (CRC), at its hearing on August 13, 2025,
established a Permitted Interaction Group (PIG)to investigate and identify potential actions that
could support the protection of Kawaihae's history and historic resources.
A site visit to Kawaihae was conducted on October 15, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Attendees included PIG
members Matthew Clark and Ku'ulei Keakealani; Planning Department staff Bethany Morrison,
Maryam Palma, and Kim Tanaka; and members of the public, Jojo Tanimoto and Eddie Akau.
The CRC recognizes Kawaihae's unique landscape, its sense of place, and significant contributions
to Hawai'i's history.The Commission affirms the importance of advancing preservation initiatives
to safeguard the area's natural and cultural resources. At its hearing on February 11, 2026, the
CRC voted to support the following recommendations offered by the PIG:
• The CRC may provide suggestions to the South Kohala Community Development Plan
(CDP) Action Committee (AC) regarding potential amendments to the South Kohala CDP
to emphasize the significance of Kawaihae's cultural history and resources, thereby
supporting long-term protection efforts.
• The CRC may assist in identifying potential funding sources to support the protection
and/or preservation of historic resources.
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The CRC also provides the following resources to the Kawaihae community to utilize in future
preservation efforts.
• Kepa Maly, Cultural Historian
Your commitment in safeguarding the heritage of Kawaihae is appreciated. The CRC extends its
gratitude for your initiative in protecting and preserving Hawai'i's cultural and historic resources.
Mahalo,
Matthew Clark, Chair
Cultural Resources Commission
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cc: Cultural Resources Commission Members
Jeffrey Darrow, Planning Director
Jessica Puff, State Historic Preservation Division Administrator (Jessica.Puff@hawaii.gov)