What's Being Discussed

Burial sites along the Keālia–Anahola–ʻAliomanu Shoreline: The council will discuss how to better protect and manage known Native Hawaiian burial sites in this coastal area. This includes reviewing existing burial signs that may be damaged or worn, and considering whether new signs or other protective measures should be put in place.
Inadvertent discovery of human skeletal remains: The council will review a reported accidental discovery of unidentified human skeletal remains in Kekaha, in the Waimea District of Kauaʻi.
Approval of meeting minutes from the July 15, 2026 meeting.

Decisions Expected

A vote to approve the minutes from the previous meeting.
A recommendation on how to inventory, identify, and better protect burial sites along the Keālia–Anahola–ʻAliomanu shoreline, potentially including new signage.

Who Should Pay Attention

Native Hawaiian families and descendants with ancestral ties to burial sites on Kauaʻi or Niʻihau.
Residents and landowners near the Keālia, Anahola, and ʻAliomanu shoreline areas.
Recognized lineal and cultural descendants — the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) is asking everyone on file to update their contact information.
Anyone interested in Hawaii's historic preservation rules, as public scoping meetings on new rulemaking will be announced.

The meeting is open to the public in person at Kamehameha Schools Meeting Room, 3201 ʻAkahi Street, Līhuʻe, or online via Microsoft Teams. Oral testimony is limited to three minutes. Written testimony can be submitted to kauanoe.m.hoomanawanui@hawaii.gov.