What's Being Discussed
The Hawai'i Island Burial Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, 2026 has been canceled. No meeting will take place. The cancellation was announced by Traven Apiki, Hawai'i Island Burial Sites Specialist, on behalf of the State Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources.
The meeting had been planned to run from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Division of Forestry and Wildlife Conference Room in Hilo, as well as online via Teams/Zoom.

Decisions Expected
No decisions will be made. Because the meeting has been canceled entirely, there are no votes, actions, or agenda items to consider at this time. Watch for a future notice if the meeting is rescheduled.

Who Should Pay Attention

Hawai'i Island Burial Council members, who were expected to attend
Native Hawaiian communities and families with interests in burial site matters on Hawai'i Island
Landowners, developers, and consultants who may have had items pending before the Council
Anyone who planned to attend or participate in the original meeting

If you had business before the Hawai'i Island Burial Council, contact the State Historic Preservation Division at 601 Kamokila Blvd, Suite 555, Kapolei, HI 96707 for information about future meeting dates.