Legal Battle to Save Historic Haiku Stairs
2024-12-21
The demolition of Oahu's iconic Haiku Stairs is facing legal challenges. Friends of Haiku Stairs filed a lawsuit, arguing the city and state agencies failed to comply with historic preservation regulations, citing a 1999 covenant protecting the stairs' existence. The city counters that proper procedures were followed, and the demolition was necessary due to safety concerns and resident complaints. A judge will soon issue a ruling, leaving the stairs' fate uncertain.