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In the wake of the Army’s Makua decision

Posted by kyle

The Honolulu Star Advertiser did a feature article on David Henkin, an attorney for EarthJustice who represents Malama Makua in its fight with the U.S. Army.  David is a friend and Makahiki brother who has done a great job as the attorney for Malama Makua.   However, I disagree with his suggestion that live fire… Read more »

Army’s Makua move welcome

Posted by kyle

The editorial from the Honolulu Star Advertiser about the Army’s decision to end live-fire training in Makua is surprisingly favorable to the community groups.    It ends with an acknowledgment that the move of major training activities to Pohakuloa will incite other resistance:  “The decision to move live-fire training from Oahu to the Big Island will… Read more »

A partial win for Makua, but struggle far from over

Posted by kyle

Yesterday, the Army announced that it will end live fire training in Makua valley. This is a win for those who have struggled for many years to save Makua from the destructive and contaminating activities of the U.S. military. The Honolulu Star Advertiser ran a story and so did the Associated Press. However, it is… Read more »

17th Annual Makua Christmas Vigil for Peace

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Malama Makua is holding the 17th Annual Christmas Vigil at the gate of Makua Valley for peace in Makua & the world Sunday Dec 26, 2010 3:45 pm Potluck to follow. Questions?  Contact Fred Dodge Email: makuakauka@hotmail.com Or call 696-4677.

Court criticizes Army on Makua training

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A federal judge criticized the Army’s environmental impact reports on the impact of its training activities in Makua valley. The Environmental News Service reported: … a federal judge today ruled that the community has a right to know how live-fire military training in a nearby valley could damage cultural sites and marine resources. U.S. District… Read more »

Army tries, but fails to pacify Native Hawaiians in Makua, Lihu’e and Pohakuloa

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http://www.armytimes.com/news/2010/06/ap_army_hawaii_native_ties_062010/ Army seeks better ties with Native Hawaiians By Audrey McAvoy – The Associated Press Posted : Sunday Jun 20, 2010 14:14:17 EDT HONOLULU — The people of Waianae believe the first Hawaiians were created in Makua, a lush valley about 30 miles from downtown Honolulu. The valley is also home to three large heiau,… Read more »

Secretary of the Army statements about Makua insults community

Posted by kyle

So, the Secretary of the Army stops in Hawai’i, makes some remarks about the Army’s need to train in Makua and the military’s respect for Hawaiian culture and the environment. He did not dare to have a public audience in Hawai’i.   The Army canceled a reception with its hand-picked Native Hawaiian leaders because of… Read more »

Makua Sunrise Ceremony

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The 14th Annual Makua Sunrise Ceremony Sunday, April 4th, 2010 6:00 am Makua Valley, inside the military reservation Interfaith sunrise ceremony to pray for the restoration of life and peace in Makua and the world. The first Makua sunrise event was held on the beach of Makua on Easter 1997, when the Marines had planned… Read more »