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Kawaimui, 2000
1552 hits
A stone suggesting a kohe (vagaina) at the place associated with the moʻo Hauwahine. This pōhaku may (or may not) hold cultural significance. At the mauka end of Kawainui wetland is another large kohe similar to this one, but located in a complex of sites.
Kukiokāne, 2001
1606 hits
From where the heiau used to be located, now the H-3 Freeway
Kukiokāne, 2001
1465 hits
A closeup view of the slender upright stone above Kukiokāne Heiau, one of the few remnants of the vast structure demolished in the construction of the Likelike Highway and the H-3 Freeway. The stone is about ten feet tall and perhaps three feet wide.
Alala, 2002
1501 hits
In the back yard of the Bredeson residence, Kaohao.
Kawailoa, 2006
1539 hits
Kawailoa Spring, near Olomana.
Wawamalu, 2009
1608 hits
The heiau at ʻAwawamalu, destroyed in the 1946 tidal wave. Its outline can be seen in the water, in the inlet that was probably the ancient canoe landing spot.
Hauwahine, 2011
1459 hits
The face of the moʻo Hauwahine at Kawainui
Luluku, 2011
1554 hits
A remnant of the Luluku terraces, a vast complex of lo’i. The irrigation system for the terraces still functions perfectly and one small section is now being put back into production.
Moliʻi, 2011
1716 hits
Moliʻi loko iʻa (fishpond) at Kāneʻohe.
Nānāhoa, 2011
1669 hits
The Nanahoa stone on the cliff is to the far right.
Puakea, 2011
1739 hits
Some of the few stones remaining at Puakea, where stones were taken to construct the roadbed of the modern road below. Massive earth terracing remains, however. Puakea was a puʻuhonua, so sacred that the sails of passing canoes were lowered as they passed.
Puakea, 2011
1500 hits
A large stone, one of the few remaining at Puakea Puúhonua.
Haʻikū, 2012
1496 hits
The H-3 Freeeway in Ha’ikū Valley. The construction of the freeway resulted in the destruction of many cultural sites.
Pueo, 2012
1590 hits
The name Pueo is not associated with this large heiau in the state database at the Historic Preservation Division. However, a 1950s Board of Water Supply map does identify it as Pueo Heiau.
Pueo, 2012
1556 hits
Ko’a, heads of branch coral, lie at the base of this wall att Pueo Heiau.
Ipu o lono, 2015
1569 hits
Ipu o Lono is the name given to the pōhaku in a 1977 article in the Windward Sun Press, which also published an image of a stone 4-5 feet high at this spot. What happened to it is a mystery. Only a small remnant remains on a curbed earth platform. I remember the large stone at this spot from my childhood, when we made trips across the mountain on the old Pali Road. One was not supposed to bring pork past this stone at midnight. The stone was known to everyone in Kailua.
Haʻikū, 1990
1575 hits
The H-3 Freeway under construction in Ha’ikū Valley.
Leleahina, 1990
1647 hits
Leleahina is now cleared and is being cared for by a nearby Hawaiian ‘ohana (family).
Luluku, 1990
1658 hits
Remnants of the vast complex of lo’i (kalo terraces) at Luluku in Kāne’ohe. Much of the complex was demolished in the construction of the H-3 freeway.
Pali Golf Course, 1990
1796 hits
A possible cultural site with a distinctive upright stone at the crest of a hill
Pali Golf Course, 1990
2124 hits
On a hill at the Pali Golf Course - near a small upright stone.
Pōhaku, Haʻaikū, 1988
1749 hits
The only stone at a site with massive earth terraces, all under a thicket of hau. Chunks of branch coral lie in the stream below. The site matches McAllisterʻs 1933 description of Kahekili Heiau. However, members of the Koʻolaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club cite other cultural informants who located Kahekili near the H3 Freeway tunnel. A visit confirmed that a few chunks of coral were present there at that site.
Kukiokāne, 1992
1596 hits
A terrace facing at Kukuiokāne Heiau just before it was bulldozed for the H-3 Freeway construction.
Kaualaukī, 1993
1679 hits
An upright stone formerly at Kaualaukī Heiau, where hālau visit for gathering laʻau. Aside from this upright, it would be difficult to recognize the site as a heiau, but the remains of a large structure remain under heavy growth on either side of the trail. Unfortunately, a recent visit revealed that the upright stone is missing.
Kukuianiani, 1994
1733 hits
A stone perhaps used for grinding / mixing medicines at this heiau lapa’au (medicinal heiau). The name suggests that the stone might have been used as a lamp. The heiau has been cleared and is being cared for by a Hawaiian man who lives next to it.
Kukiokāne, 1994
1664 hits
The bulldozed terraces of Kukiokāne Heiau, just prior to the construction of the H-3 Freeway.
Kukiokāne, 1994
1813 hits
The only image, poor as it is, of the slender upright stone above Kukiokāne Heiau. The stone is still there, but covered by vegetation and hard to see.
Apili, 1990
1957 hits
This may (or may not) be April Heiau, placed by McAllister in the general vicinity of this platform.
Kanahau, 2004
1887 hits
Pōhaku at the site of Kanahau Heiau, perhaps related to the visit of Hiʻiaka and to her attraction to Kanahau.
Kawainui, 2004
1639 hits
Kawainui wetland, at the outcrop associated with the mo’o Hauwahine
Kawainui, 2004
1814 hits
A pōhaku at Kawainui where the moʻo Hauwahine was said to have sunned herself. Note the suggestive shape of the stones on the slope.
Kukapoki, 2002
1580 hits
Kukapoki, 2002
1484 hits
Kukuipilau, 2006
1520 hits
Pōhaku Wahine, 1994
1557 hits
Near the mauka end of Kawainui marsh - perhaps the kohe of Hauwahine. This suggestive formation lies in a complex of cultural sites, just above a wall and ule (male stone).
Pōhkunui, 2006
1416 hits
Pōhakunui, 2006
2030 hits
Wailea, 1994
1430 hits
Wailea is a goddess of canoe builders. The prominent pōhaku is a companion to Alala, not far down the coast. The two pōhaku were very likely used to triangulate the locations of fishing spots.
Ulupō, 1988
1540 hits
Puʻuwāniania, 1994
1594 hits
Hawea, 2013
1375 hits
A front / makai alignment at Hawea Heiau.
Unrecorded heiau, 2013
1458 hits
At Maunalua
Unrecorded heiau, 2013
1388 hits
At Maunalua
Unrecorded heiau, 2013
1487 hits
Hawea 1, 2000
1516 hits
A wall or alignment far up of the side of a slope at or near Hawea Heiau.
Hawea, 1994
1443 hits
The remnant of the platform at Hawea heiau, with construction and dredging debris pushed up against it from the creation of the marina at Hawaiʻi Kai by Kaiser Development Corp. Note the lined pit in the foreground.
95-1 Kawaewae 1
1265 hits
95-1 Kawaewae 2
1250 hits
95-1 Kawaewae 4
1397 hits
17 4 Nr Kawaʻewaʻe1 6910
997 hits