Remediation of the problem at the park in Kūhua, just north of Honomū on the Big Island’s Hāmākua Coast, is the responsibility of the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation since the lead likely came from paint on the Kolekole Stream Bridge overhead.
The Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation announces its 2024 Summer Fun Programs, which provide recreational opportunities for teens and youth at locations islandwide during summer break.
The projects started in October after being on hold for five years to deal with the demands of the State Historic Preservation Division, other groups and community members about the protection of sacred heiau.