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Friday, August 28, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Historic Preservation Warns City About Natatorium - Honolulu News Story - KITV Honolulu
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"HONOLULU -- The city has received a warning letter from the National Trust for Historic Preservation over concerns it has about the Waikiki Natatorium"
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"HONOLULU -- The city has received a warning letter from the National Trust for Historic Preservation over concerns it has about the Waikiki Natatorium"
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Preservation unit under probe
By Kaylee Noborikawa
Star Bulletin
The National Park Service is investigating the state Historic Preservation Division, which has been under harsh criticism in recent years for its handling of ancient remains and historic sites, U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie said yesterday.
Abercrombie asked the park service to complete the evaluation as swiftly as possible due to its importance to the state's economy and "the danger that Hawaii's cultural and historical resources are not being adequately protected."
"I'm letting them know that I'm aware of it and that I don't want it to be on the back burner," he said. "I want it to be completed as fast as possible because everything is in limbo."
The Historic Preservation Division, which is responsible for preserving historical and cultural resources, has received many complaints about historic sites and ancient remains in recent years, including a recent bulldozing of Hawea heiau. There have been management and staffing problems, and many projects have stalled due to backlogged paperwork, posing problems for developers, archaeologists and the state's economy, Abercrombie said.
"This problem extends to projects funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which were intended to be implemented in an expedient manner in order to help the state and national economy," Abercrombie said. "It's very worrisome to me that we could see all kinds of federal dollars held up because we can't do the basic work of the state Historic Preservation Division. We simply can't have that."
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Star Bulletin
The National Park Service is investigating the state Historic Preservation Division, which has been under harsh criticism in recent years for its handling of ancient remains and historic sites, U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie said yesterday.
Abercrombie asked the park service to complete the evaluation as swiftly as possible due to its importance to the state's economy and "the danger that Hawaii's cultural and historical resources are not being adequately protected."
"I'm letting them know that I'm aware of it and that I don't want it to be on the back burner," he said. "I want it to be completed as fast as possible because everything is in limbo."
The Historic Preservation Division, which is responsible for preserving historical and cultural resources, has received many complaints about historic sites and ancient remains in recent years, including a recent bulldozing of Hawea heiau. There have been management and staffing problems, and many projects have stalled due to backlogged paperwork, posing problems for developers, archaeologists and the state's economy, Abercrombie said.
"This problem extends to projects funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which were intended to be implemented in an expedient manner in order to help the state and national economy," Abercrombie said. "It's very worrisome to me that we could see all kinds of federal dollars held up because we can't do the basic work of the state Historic Preservation Division. We simply can't have that."
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Monday, August 3, 2009
After-Hours Service Launched for Reporting Cultural and Natural Resource Violations
Reporting a suspected violation of cultural or natural resource laws no longer has to wait until business hours. On August 1, the Hawaii State Department of Land and Natural Resources(DLNR) launched an automated service at the (808)643-DLNR number to handle phone reports after hours.
The “643-DLNR” hotline began in October 2006 to provide service for receiving, reviewing, and referring calls relating to natural and cultural law enforcement during business hours.
After-hours calls – on weekdays and weekends -- are now answered by a voicemail service that prompts callers to leave a voice message with information about the suspected violations. Officers on duty will check the recordings regularly and respond as available.
“We encourage after-hours callers to leave messages and to provide as much detailed information as possible to assist in our collection of data regarding the type of resource violation, where the violation occurred, and contact information so officers may follow up with them on information and enforcement response,” said Laura H. Thielen, DLNR chairperson.
As always, in life-threatening situations, callers should immediately call 911 to seek emergency assistance.
For questions, please contact DLNR Public Information Specialist at (808)587-0320.
The “643-DLNR” hotline began in October 2006 to provide service for receiving, reviewing, and referring calls relating to natural and cultural law enforcement during business hours.
After-hours calls – on weekdays and weekends -- are now answered by a voicemail service that prompts callers to leave a voice message with information about the suspected violations. Officers on duty will check the recordings regularly and respond as available.
“We encourage after-hours callers to leave messages and to provide as much detailed information as possible to assist in our collection of data regarding the type of resource violation, where the violation occurred, and contact information so officers may follow up with them on information and enforcement response,” said Laura H. Thielen, DLNR chairperson.
As always, in life-threatening situations, callers should immediately call 911 to seek emergency assistance.
For questions, please contact DLNR Public Information Specialist at (808)587-0320.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
DEADLINE TO NOMINATE SITES TO THE LIST OF THE 9 MOST ENDANGERED HISTORIC SITES IN HAWAI‘I IS JULY 29, 2009
Please nominate a threatened historic site to the list of the 9 Most Endangered Historic Sites in Hawai‘i. In partnership with Honolulu Magazine and the Hawai‘i State Historic Preservation Division, Historic Hawai‘i Foundation annually names additions to the Most Endangered list, which will be published in Honolulu Magazine in the fall.
Nominations will help us determine additions to this list by identifying historic sites across Hawai‘i that are in danger of being lost, whether by neglect, disaster or deliberate demolition. While inclusion on the list does not protect the sites, it does draw attention to the risk of loss and helps to compel action.
If you know of a historic site that should be added to the list, please let us know by completing the nomination form on our website.
Be sure to include information about the location of the site, why it is historic, how it is endangered, how it could be preserved, and a photograph. You can also alert us by phone (808) 523-0800 or by emailing Katie Kastner at Katie@historichawaii.org.
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