US military's attempt to retain strategic land for training runs into Native Hawaiian opposition
- The U.S. military seeks to continue live-fire training at Pohakuloa on Hawaii’s Big Island, where Native Hawaiians oppose it due to its history of damaging Hawaiian lands.
- Native Hawaiians are urging the Army to leave, as the lease for state lands beneath the training range expires in 2029.
- On May 9, the state land board rejected the Army's lease after hours of emotional testimony from opponents.
- Kaialiʻi Kahele, chairperson of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, expressed interest in knowing what federal lands the Army might offer.
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US Military's Attempt to Retain Strategic Land for Training Runs into Native Hawaiian Opposition
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. A high-altitude plateau on the Big Island is the only place in Hawaii where thousands of ground forces can practice firing live munitions. It's also a place many Native Hawaiians consider the spiritual heart of the island. World News | US Military's Attempt to Retain Strategic Land for Training Runs into Native Hawaiian Opposition.
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