West Hawaii Today
Notice #: 0001526524-01
Public Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE All persons having information concerning unmarked burials on TMK: (3) 7-3-009:022 (por.) in ‘O’oma 2nd Ahupua’a, North Kona District, Island of Hawai’i, are requested to contact Candace Gonzales at ASM Affiliates (808) 969-6066, cgonzales@asmaffiliates.com, 507-A E. Lanikaula St. Hilo, HI 96720 and/or Traven Apiki, DLNR-SHPD Burial Sites Program (808) 933-9322, 40 Po’okela St., Hilo, HI 96720. Names known to be associated with ‘O’oma ahupua’a include Arakaki, Channels, Hall, Ho’ohuli, Kaakau, Kahananui, Kahelekahi, Kalua, Kama, Kamaka, Kameheu, Keana’aina Koanui, Kuahini, Lilinoe, Mamali, McDonald, Medeiros, Mitchell, Nenio, Punihaole. Appropriate treatment of the remains will occur in accordance with HRS, Chapter 6E, respective to this burial site. The landowner intends to preserve the burial in place, following the preparation of a Burial Treatment Plan in consultation with any identified descendants and with the approval of the Hawai’i Island Burial Council. All interested parties should respond within thirty 30 days of this notice and provide information to DLNR-SHPD adequately demonstrating lineal descent from these specific Native Hawaiian remains, or cultural descent from ancestors once residing or buried in the same ahupua’a or moku. (1526524 WHT 4/29, 5/02/26; SA 4/29, 5/03/26)