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In mid November, we met with the DLNR Director and other State leaders, and worked out an agreement where our village would clean and clear areas of Puʻuhonua O Waiʻanae (POW) makai ourselves, instead of DLNR coming with heavy equipment and enforcement to “sweep” our people. Since that meeting, we've cleared and cleaned dozens of campsites. If construction keeps pace and units are ready, we move people up to our Waiʻanae Valley property. If units are not ready for occupancy,

Aloha, As we head into 2026, we want to share a meaningful update on where things stand and extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who has supported Puʻuhonua o Waiʻanae during this critical time. In November, we reached an agreement with the State that required us to clear a large section of the village by Thanksgiving in order to receive an extension at the Waiʻanae Boat Harbor location. Thanks to the hard work, heart, and dedication of our residents, volunteers, and supp

Mahalo nui for everyone's support and aloha as we work on our cleanup and moving efforts and for all the offers to kokua, here's what we need help with...

On December 1, 2025, KaLa, one of the six leaders of Puʻuhonua o Waiʻanae, shared an important update with the community: the village has successfully fulfilled its agreement with State officials to clear Section 4 by Thanksgiving and has earned a six-month extension.

On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, Kaulana “KaLa” Paishon, representing the leadership of Puʻuhonua o Waiʻanae, met with Dawn Chang, Chairperson of the Department of Land and Natural Resources; Jun Yang from the Governorʻs office; and representatives from the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation, the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement, and the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education to determine a collaborative path forward at the Waiʻanae Boat Harbor. During th