Subdivision stopped; Lindsey jailed; 'Grass Shack' doctrine


A Big Island judge has halted plans for a new subdivision south of Kailua, Kona, based on cultural and environmental concerns, ordering county planning officials to gather more information about the project before allowing it to advance. The plaintiff who challenged the project, Wayne Leslie, said: "As a cultural practitioner who depends on the natural resources of the ahupua'a of South Kona, it is my inherent obligation to protect these resources for present and future generations."

Lokelani Lindsey, former Bishop Estate/Kamehameha Schools trustee convicted of bankruptcy fraud, began serving her six month prison sentence today. Another story.

In the UH paper Ka Leo, columnist Lance Collins compares the situation in Iraq today with the 'Grass Shack' doctrine, under variations of which the U.S. has occupied and controlled territories in the Pacific the Spanish-American War of 1898 (the same year Hawaii was 'annexed' by mere joint resolution).


Posted: Sat - October 4, 2003 at 09:41 AM    
   
 
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