Home Care In Waimanalo, HI

Interested in going out on Thanksgiving? Before you head out the door, find out what’s open and closed on Nov. 23 for the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Here’s your guide for Oahu.

GOVERNMENT OFFICES (CLOSED)

>> Federal offices

>> State offices

>> City, county offices and all satellite city halls

SCHOOLS (CLOSED)

>> Public

>> University of Hawaii

PUBLIC SERVICES (CLOSED)

>> All public libraries

>> Open markets

FINANCIAL SERVICES (CLOSED)

>> Most banks

>> Most savings and loans

>> Stock brokerages

ATTRACTIONS (CLOSED)

>> Bishop Museum

>> Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center

>> Hawai’i State Art Museum

>> Honolulu Museum of Art

>> Iolani Palace

>> Lyon Arboretum

>> Queen Emma Summer Palace

>> Waimea Valley

ATTRACTIONS (OPEN)

>> According to the city, the Ala Wai, Pali, Ted Makalena, West Loch and Ewa Villages Golf Courses will be open from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. for 18-hole play; and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for nine-hole play. Kahuku Golf Course will be open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

>> Honolulu Zoo

>> Parks and botanical gardens (View the website)

>> Waikiki Aquarium will be open from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving.

SHOPPING MALL HOURS

(Individual store and restaurant hours may vary from mall hours. Check websites for details.)

>> Ala Moana Center will be closed on Thanksgiving but will reopen Black Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

>> International Market Place will be open on Thanksgiving and Black Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

>> Kahala Mall will be open on Thanksgiving with only select merchants such as Consolidated Theatres, The Compleat Kitchen, Jeans Warehouse, Longs Drugs, Starbucks inside the mall and drive-thru area, and Whole Foods Market. On Black Friday, the mall will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

>> Windward Mall will be open on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

>> Pearlridge Center will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, but will reopen Black Friday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

>> Waikele Premium Outlets will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, but will reopen Black Friday from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.

>> Ka Makana Alii will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, but will reopen Black Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

OTHER

>> TheBus is operating on a Sunday schedule (View the schedule);

>> The Skyline is operating on a state holiday schedule from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (View the schedule);

>> Emergency medical services, fire, lifeguard, police services will be available;

>> On-street parking is free except for meters on Kalakaua Avenue along Queen Kapiolani Park, metered parking lots and meters on specific Waikiki streets (View the list here);

>> Traffic: No contra-flow cones;

>> Refuse will be collected (Transfer stations, H-POWER and the Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill are open; View more details);

>> The U.S. Postal Service is closed, according to its website.

>> Neal S. Blaisdell Center box office is closed.

Imagine a miles-long beach with sand as soft as powder and stunning turquoise water as far as the eye can see. If you’re planning a trip to Oahu, you won’t have to! Waimanalo Beach is a true hidden gem on this popular island, though many visitors never make it there.

History

The white sandy beaches of Waimanalo have long been known as a hotspot for some of Hawaii’s most significant archaeological treasures. While a majority of historians believe the island of Kauai to be the original landing spot of Native Hawaiians, archaeologists have found artifacts in Waimanalo that suggest the Oahu beach could be the oldest inhabited settlement in Hawaii. This gorgeous beach is extremely important to Hawaiian culture and should be respected as such.

What to See and Do

Waimanalo stretches for bout 3 miles, making it one of the longest uninterrupted beaches on the island. This huge stretch of sand has more than enough room for larger groups of friends or family, whether you’re playing paddle ball or need space for a couple of beach umbrellas. Sunbathers should know that the majestic Koolau Mountains are visible as a backdrop to the beach, so the sun typically disappears behind the ridge earlier in the afternoon compared to other Oahu beaches. A large grove of prehistoric-looking Ironwood trees (known locally as Sherwood Forest) helps to provide even more shade.

Also important to remember is that Waimanalo faces the eastern windward side of the island. That means that it can get pretty breezy on the beach, especially in the afternoons, though the ocean air can definitely come as a relief during the warmer summer months.

The waves break close to shore and are not too high, making Waimanalo an excellent bodyboarding beach. Typically, conditions are ideal for beginners, so you’ll see a ton of parents and older siblings out here teaching kids how to ride the waves. That doesn’t mean that the shore break isn’t known to get very powerful at times, so sticking close to the lifeguard tower is always a good idea. Snorkeling isn’t hugely popular here, since the fine sand particles can often lead to poor visibility.

Waimanalo has two campgrounds, both of which can be reserved through the City and County of Honolulu website. Reservations for camping come in either 3-day permits ($32) or 5-day permits ($52), so if you only want to stay one or two nights, you must pay for the extra night.

A little tip: keep an eye out for Portuguese man o' war, a small blue jellyfish known to congregate in especially large numbers at Waimanalo during certain times of the year. They’re partial to the surface of the water but are also commonly seen on the sandy parts of the beach itself, where unobservant beachgoers could step on them and get stung. If there’s a high risk for these little guys, lifeguards will post signs on the beach and near the lifeguard stations to alert beachgoers. The jellyfish's sting is rarely fatal, but it is extremely painful.

What to Do Nearby

Besides simply marveling at the spectacular windward coastline on the way to Waimanalo, there are plenty of notable spots to explore besides the beach. If you’re coming from the south, check out Hanauma Bay for some snorkeling, Halona Blowhole Lookout for photo ops, the hiking trail at Makapuu, or Sandy Beach to watch the local surfers in action. From the north, Bellows Beach Park is a nice spot to camp, and the town of Kailua is a favorite for kayaking.

Food-wise, Waimanalo is the perfect spot for a beachy picnic. Grab some poke to-go at Paina Cafe in Koko Marina Center if you’re heading up from Honolulu, or a sandwich at Kalapawai Market in Kailua. For food options in Waimanalo itself, look no further than Ono Steaks and Shrimp Shack for killer mango fish tacos and garlic shrimp plates; it is less than a two-minute drive from the beach.

Location

Waimanalo has two main entrances, one near the south end across from Nakini Street and another on the north end between Aloiloi Street and Tinker Road. The former is considered the official Waimanalo Beach Park while the latter is technically called Waimanalo Bay State Recreation Area. Both spots come complete with showers, restrooms, a lifeguard tower, trash cans, picnic tables, and campsites available.

Getting There

The easiest and fastest way to get to Waimanalo is by driving yourself, which will take about 45 minutes from Waikiki. For those without a car, Oahu has a pretty accommodating public bus system compared to the rest of the islands, and you can even download an app to make it even more convenient. Starting in Waikiki, purchase a day pass ($5.50) and take the number 23 bus from Saratoga Road and Kalakaua Avenue to get to Waimanalo Beach. The 23 runs about once an hour, so another option would be to take the 22 bus to the Sea Life Park stop before hopping off to catch the number 67 at Waimanalo. You can also take the E Country Express to South Hotel Street before getting on the 67. Both options will take just under an hour and a half one way. Ridesharing services like Uber or Lyft are available, too, but will cost at least $45 each way, so we wouldn’t suggest this unless you’re splitting the fare with a couple of friends.

Once you arrive, there is a dedicated parking area for Waimanalo Beach Park on the right ocean side of Kalanianaole Highway (also known as Route 72). Although it seems a little off the beaten path for tourists, this spot is one of the most popular beaches on the island for locals, so be sure to get there early to grab a parking space.

Na Pono no na Ohana, a Waimanalo-based program of the Partners in Development Foundation, is offering a second opportunity for residents to upgrade their old appliances at a discounted cost.

The program, in collaboration with Hawaii Energy and the First Hawaiian Bank Foundation, will allow Waimanalo households that meet certain requirements to trade in their old appliances for new Energy Star-certified refrigerators, freezers, washers and dryers for $250 each.

After holding an initial round of appliance trade-ups in February, the organization reached its maximum number of participants within the first two weeks of accepting applications, said Brittney Pescaia, project director of Na Pono no na Ohana.

“We’ve heard (from the community) that it’s the best thing that’s happened to Waimanalo,” Pescaia said. “People are just so interested in it, and it was such a good deal.”

For the past few years, Hawaii Energy has been working with community groups across the state that serve so-called asset-limited, income-constrained, employed, or ALICE, families to implement the trade-up program. Hawaii Energy reached out in September to Na Pono no na Ohana to see if they would be interested in partnering to offer the program to Waimanalo residents.

“Families like those that PIDF serve are often on fixed income,” said Hawaii Energy Deputy Director Mireya Norman. “They have larger households, which means they probably stand to benefit even more financially than the average resident from our programs, help them lower their electric bill and maybe direct more of that money toward other income needs in their household.”

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Since Hawaii must import oil from out of state, electricity costs here are about three times the national average, Norman said. The trade-up program gives Waimanalo residents the opportunity to save roughly $750 on each new appliance as well as on delivery costs.

Participants also are required to attend an energy efficiency workshop, which is open to all Waimanalo residents.

Faith and Edward Ka‘iama participated in the February program, trading in their freezer and a 30-year-old refrigerator. The Waimanalo couple attended the energy efficiency class where Hawaii Energy employees answered their questions and introduced them to other resources to help save on their electrical bill.

“It really helps,” Faith Ka‘iama said. “Money was tight, and we live on a fixed income … so we are just happy that they have this type of program in our community.”

Since installing their new appliances and implementing the advice given to them by Hawaii Energy, she said, their electrical bill has dropped by almost 20%.

Hawaii Energy’s partnerships with community programs has enabled it to provide almost 400 appliances to households in Honolulu and on Maui, Hawaii island and Molokai in 2023, Norman said. Its efforts are funded by a 2% surcharge on all Hawaiian Electric bills.

A recent $25,000 grant from the First Hawaiian Bank Foundation enabled Hawaii Energy and Na Pono no na Ohana to offer washers and dryers in the upcoming round of trade-ups, which wasn’t an option in February, Pescaia said.

Na Pono no na Ohana will begin accepting applications for the second round of trade-ups Aug. 10, she said. Applications will be posted on the Hawaii Energy website, hawaiienergy.com.

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Linsey Dower covers ethnic and cultural affairs and is a corps member of Report for America, a national service organization that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues and communities.

UPDATE: 10:15 p.m.

The flash flood warnings for both Kauai and Oahu have been canceled earlier.

The National Weather Service said the wet and breezy tradewind weather will continue through the work week, with rain falling in windward and mauka areas. “Expect clearer skies and drier conditions over the holiday weekend, with winds trending lighter Sunday and Monday,” forecasters said.

8 p.m.

The flash flood warnings have been extended for both Oahu and Kauai.

The National Weather Service in Honolulu extended the warning for Oahu until 10:30 p.m. and for Kauai until 11 p.m.

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“At 7:18 p.m., radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain falling over portions of Windward Oahu,” the weather service said. “Windward rivers remain elevated and Kamehameha Highway is closed at Waikane Valley due to flooding. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 3 inches per hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.”

The Oahu warning covers Honolulu, Kahaluu, Ahuimanu, Waiahole, Waikane, Kaneohe, Aiea, Kaaawa, Halawa, Kaneohe Marine Base, Moanalua, Pearl City, Kalihi, Maunawili, Kailua, Punaluu, Manoa, Palolo, Waimanalo and Hauula.

In the Kauai warning, forecasters said, “At 7:43 p.m., radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain decreasing over the northeast two-thirds of Kauai. The Hanalei River remains elevated but water level is decreasing. Kuhio Highway across the Hanalei River remains closed due to flooding. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour.”

The warning includes Lihue, Kapaa, Kalaheo, Princeville, Kilauea, North Fork Wailua Trails, Wailua Homesteads, Alakai Swamp Trails, Hanalei, Omao, Lawai, Wailua, Wainiha, Koloa, Kokee State Park, Haena, Na Pali State Park, Hanapepe, Poipu and Anahola.

5:10 p.m.

A flash flood warning has been issued for Oahu until 7:30 p.m.

‘The National Weather Service in Honolulu said the warning covers Honolulu, Kahaluu, Ahuimanu, Waiahole, Waikane, Kaneohe, Aiea, Kaaawa, Halawa, Kaneohe Marine Base, Moanalua, Pearl City, Kalihi, Maunawili, Kailua, Punaluu, Manoa, Palolo, Waimanalo and Hauula.

“At 4:58 p.m., radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain falling over the Koolau mountains,” the warning says. “Rapid rises in water levels are expected to lead to flooding on Kamehameha Highway near Waiahole. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.”

4:54 p.m.

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the flash flood warning for Kauai until 8 p.m.

“At 4:43 p.m., radar indicated moderate to heavy rainfall over windward areas of Kauai, with additional showers forming offshore. Kuhio Highway near Hanalei remains closed due to flooding. Gauges also indicate high water levels in Wailua River.”

2:30 p.m.

The National Weather Service has extended the flood advisory for Oahu to 6 p.m. today.

At 2:28 p.m., radar indicated persistent moderate to locally heavy rain moving over Oahu from the east.

The town-bound lanes of Pali Highway are closed this afternoon due to a landslide right outside of the second tunnel, according to the state Transportation Department.

Stream gauges, meanwhile, report elevated water levels, especially from Kahaluu to Punaluu.

Some locations that will experience flooding include Honolulu, Kahaluu, Ahuimanu, Waiahole, Waikane, Kaneohe, Aiea, Kaaawa, Halawa, Kaneohe Marine Base, Moanalua, Pearl City, Kalihi, Maunawili, Kailua, Punaluu, Manoa, Palolo, Waimanalo and Hauula.

2 p.m.

The National Weather Service has extended the flash flood warning for Kauai to 5 p.m. today.

At 1:56 p.m., radar indicated that heavy rainfall was persisting over windward slopes, with additional showers forming offshore.

Kuhio Highway near Hanalei remains closed due to flooding of the roadway. Rain gauges also indicate high water levels in Wailua River.

Kauai County said the following roads and facilities remain closed:

>> Kuhio Highway near Hanalei Bridge

>> The Kapaa Sunshine Market at Kapaa Beach Park

>> The Kekaha Landfill

>> The Kekaha HI5 redemption center near the old Kekaha sugar mill

A flash flood warning means flash flooding is imminent or occurring in streams, roads and low-lying areas.

The public should not cross fast-flowing or rising water in a vehicle or on foot. The public should also stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even if they are currently dry.

NOON

The National Weather Service has extended the flood advisory for Oahu until 3 p.m. today.

At 11:46 a.m., radar indicated persistent moderate to locally heavy rain over the Koolau mountains, with extremely low visibility reported.

The heavy rains have led to increased runoff in streams, even in some leeward area streams where it may not be raining.

The heaviest showers were falling at a rate of nearly 1 inch per hour.

Some locations that will experience flooding include Honolulu, Kahaluu, Ahuimanu, Waiahole, Waikane, Kaneohe, Aiea, Kaaawa, Halawa, Kaneohe Marine Base, Moanalua, Pearl City, Kalihi, Maunawili, Kailua, Punaluu, Manoa, Palolo, Waimanalo and Hauula.

11 a.m.

The National Weather Service has extended the flash flood warning for the island of Kauai to 2 p.m. today.

At 10:59 a.m., radar and automated rain gauges indicated that persistent moderate to heavy rainfall over windward slopes has led to rapid rises in streams and rivers.

Flooding of the Hanalei River has led to the closure of Kuhio Highway near the area.

Officials said the warning may be extended beyond 2 p.m. if flooding persists.

10:30 a.m.

A flash flood warning remains in effect through 11 a.m. for the island of Kauai.

At 9:06 a.m., radar and automated rain gauges indicated that persistent moderate to heavy rainfall over windward slopes has led to rapid rises in streams and rivers. Flooding of the Hanalei River has led to the closure of Kuhio Highway in the area.

Hanalei Elementary School is also closed today due to flooding.

Forecasters said locations that will experience flash flooding include northern and eastern Kauai, along with portions of southern Kauai.

A high surf advisory for the east-facing shores of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui and Hawaii island has also been extended to 6 p.m. today due to strong trades.

Surf of 8 to 12 feet is expected on the east shores of Kauai today, while surf of 7 to 10 feet is expected on the east shores of all other isles covered by the advisory.

Officials warn of strong, breaking waves and strong currents, which will make swimming dangerous.

9:30 a.m.

A flood advisory is in effect for Oahu through noon today.

Radar at 8:52 a.m. showed persistent moderate to heavy rain over the Koolau mountains with the heaviest showers falling at a rate of 1 inch per hour, the NWS said.

Some locations that will experience flooding include Honolulu, Kahaluu, Ahuimanu, Waiahole, Waikane, Kaneohe, Aiea, Kaaawa, Halawa, Kaneohe Marine Base, Moanalua, Pearl City, Kalihi, Maunawili, Kailua, Punaluu, Manoa, Palolo, Waimanalo and Hauula.

Residents and visitors are advised to avoid streams, drainage ditches and low-lying areas prone to flooding.

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Wet weather is in the forecast through Thursday as a high surf advisory for most islands is due to expire this evening.

A flash flood warning is in effect through 11 a.m. for the island of Kauai.

Radar at 7:41 a.m. showed persistent upslope rainfall that has led to rapid rises in water levels in streams and rivers, according to the National Weather Service. Flooding of the Hanalei River is expected to lead to the closure of Kuhio Highway near Hanalei within the hour. Rain was falling at up to 1 inch per hour.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include northern, eastern and portions of southern Kauai.

Forecasters expect a wet tradewind pattern to persist for the next few days, particularly affecting windward and mauka areas, but possibly spreading to leeward areas. However, clearer skies and drier weather are expected by the holiday weekend.

Additionally, a high surf advisory is in effect for the east shores of Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai and Hawaii islands through 6 p.m. today.

Surf up to 8 to 12 feet is expected for Kauai while surf up to 7 to 10 feet is expected for the other islands.

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Related Photo Gallery: Planning Board to consider extension at Waimanalo Gulch landfill

The Honolulu Planning Commission today is expected to review the city’s request for a two-year extension to find a replacement site for the controversial, decades-old Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill in Kapolei.

The city Department of Environmental Services’ formal request — first submitted in December — would amend a previous state-issued special-use permit granted in 2019, which would extend the prior deadline of Dec. 31, 2022, to Dec. 31, 2024, in order to identify that alternate landfill site.

In 2019 the Planning Commission had also granted conditions to the special-use permit. These actions followed the state Land Use Commission order that a new landfill site be found and, once found, that the current facility cease all operations.

The Waimanalo Gulch Landfill is slated to close in 2028.

“The purpose of the Planning Commission’s June 28 meeting is, in part, to receive public testimony on (the department’s) request,” Environmental Services Director Roger Babcock told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser via email.

Babcock said the city is focusing its search for the city’s next landfill on federally owned properties — namely, properties under the purview of the military.

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“Having not yet selected a site, the cost to procure and develop a site is very difficult to estimate,” said Babcock, adding that development costs for the island’s next major landfill could range between $60 million to $80 million, “not including the cost to acquire the site.”

The city’s most recent action regarding the landfill began in late 2022.

On Dec. 23, Mayor Rick Blangiardi formally announced that his administration — on that day — submitted its request to the Planning Commission for a two-year extension.

“The significance of this decision and what it means to the people of Oahu, especially the residents of the Leeward Coast, is not lost on anyone, and we remain committed to exhaustively exploring all options in fulfilling the Planning Commission’s directive to find a different landfill site,” Blangiardi said in a statement in December. “Our request for a two-year extension is in the best interest of all Oahu communities, because this administration will not, under the difficult circumstances, simply default to an extension of the Waimanalo Gulch landfill.”

During a news conference on Dec. 23, Babcock said the requested extension would allow the city more time to narrow its sights on a single property that would pose no risks to groundwater resources, the environment or the community at large.

In addition, Babcock said a new site might include a large enough parcel currently owned by the military, though he stressed the difficulty in obtaining federally owned land.

“These are all military lands, and the military is reluctant to give up lands,” Babcock said then, adding that the city would continue to look for a suitable landfill site, though he would not disclose other possible locations. “We want to give more time for a review.”

Yet the city’s effort to find that alternative site has been mired in both official rejection as well as the mandates of a recently enacted state law.

Blangiardi’s Landfill Advisory Committee, formed in 2021 to evaluate six proposed and publicly undisclosed landfill sites, did not recommend any of the six. But the committee in October rejected all of the sites following a presentation by Board of Water Supply Manager Ernie Lau and Deputy Manager Erwin Kawata, who urged the committee not to place any landfill in the “No Pass Zone,” an area that covers the interior of the island where Oahu’s potable water aquifer is located.

The prior sites — all proposed for Central Oahu and the North Shore — were in that zone.

Similarly, the city says any new landfill site must conform to Act 73 and its restrictions on waste disposal facilities, particularly near conservation lands or near “buffer zones” in the vicinity of residential areas, schools or hospitals.

A state law since 2020, Act 73 states that “no waste or disposal facility shall be located in a conservation district except in emergency circumstances where it may be necessary to mitigate significant risks to public safety and health.”

The act further states that “no person, including the state or any county, shall construct, modify or expand a waste or disposal facility including a municipal solid waste landfill unit, a construction or demolition landfill unit without first establishing a buffer zone of no less than one-half mile around the waste or disposal facility.”

The city says that due to the state-imposed restrictions of Act 73, all prior landfill sites had been “thoroughly re-evaluated,” essentially stalling the search. On Dec. 23, Babcock stressed the city would seek to “ease state regulations limiting landfill sites on Oahu.”

Babcock asserted that federally owned properties are not affected by Act 73 restrictions.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requires a so-called Class D solid-waste landfill such as Waimanalo Gulch to have a protective liner that includes a clay-based liner and a thick plastic liner, in addition to a collection system that allows for the safe removal of leached chemicals and similar materials known as leachate.

Babcock had stated the city’s plan was to double the liner systems to provide the same level of protection required of a Class C hazardous-waste landfill.

According to the city, the Waimanalo Gulch Landfill, which opened in 1987, takes in approximately 250,000 tons of waste per year, with roughly 72% being ash and residue from the HPOWER plant, where waste that is not recycled is burned to generate electricity.

The city has said that once the Waianae Coast dump is closed for good, it “must conduct post-closure care and monitoring of groundwater, stormwater, leachate and landfill gas for at least 30 years.”

In advance of today’s Planning Commission meeting, many residents of West Oahu filed written comments with the panel over the issue of the current and future sites of the island’s main solid-waste facility.

Among them, Makakilo resident Mario Nanguse said his community had been affected for years by the landfill’s malodorous presence.

“With residents, workers, and visitors expressing concerns about odors, noise, dust, blasting, visual blight, truck traffic, and flying litter from the landfill,” Nanguse wrote to the commission May 12. “Additionally, the landfill released unknown quantities of municipal solid waste, sewage sludge, leachate, and medical solid waste into coastal waters in 2012.”

And others, including the Nanakuli-Maili Neighborhood Board, also objected to the landfill siting.

During its May 16 meeting, the panel voted unanimously not to support the city’s latest “two-year extension of time to reevaluate its options,” board Chair Patty Kahanamoku-Teruya wrote May 19.

“Further the board does not support any federal lands located in the Waianae Coast be an option for the city’s sanitary landfill, to remove the federal Navy Lualualei parcel in Nanakuli as an alternative site,” she wrote. “The board supports all federal lands located in the Waianae Coast be returned to the State of Hawaii, then turned over to the Department of Hawaiian Homelands.”

The Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at the Mission Memorial Auditorium, Mission Memorial Building, 550 S. King St.

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Honolulu Star-Advertiser staff writer Timothy Hurley contributed to this report.