What's Being Discussed
The Hawaii Historic Places Review Board (HHPRB) will meet on Friday, August 7, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, in person at the Kalanimoku Building in Honolulu and via Zoom. The board reviews nominations of properties for the Hawaii Register of Historic Places. Key topics include:

Welcoming a new board member and selecting a new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
Reviewing and approving past meeting minutes from May 15, 2026
Considering 13 residential properties in Honolulu for historic designation, including one carried over from the May meeting (the Charles A. and Elma Kirstein Residence) and 12 new nominations such as historic homes in Manoa, Palolo, Maunalua, and Pacific Heights
Previewing 5 additional nominations scheduled for the next meeting on November 20, 2026
Approving the 2027 meeting calendar for the board

Decisions Expected

Votes on whether each nominated property qualifies for the Hawaii Register of Historic Places
Election of a board Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
Approval of the 2027 calendar and past meeting minutes

Who Should Pay Attention

Property owners of nominated homes or neighboring properties
Residents in affected Honolulu neighborhoods such as Manoa, Palolo, Maunalua, and Pacific Heights
Historians, preservationists, and community members interested in historic preservation in Hawaii
Anyone who wants to submit public testimony — written comments are due at least 24 hours before the meeting