WAILUKU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A new court ruling claims the state mishandled its archaeological permitting process and failed to protect iwi kupuna (ancestral remains) at a Maui development site.

However, iwi kupuna (ancestral bones) have been found as deep as 22 feet, he said. Kopper also believed that the AIS was inadequate because the preservation area for the burials has continued to ...

Faced with an impossible decision — needing to find any means possible to hold on to ancestral ‘aina while ... on parcels dedicated as ‘aina kupuna. As dramatic changes in speculation ...

Some people say it’s their kupuna, it’s ike kupuna, that download of ancestral memory, of ancestral knowledge,” she said. That is why she is encouraging everyone to be respectful when ...

HONOLULU (Island News) -- While there are several elder abuse cases being heard in Honolulu courtrooms, there are also challenges with holding suspects responsible for crimes against kupuna.