Kilakila 'O Haleakala v. University of Hawaii.

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

POLLACK, J.

I. Introduction

Haleakalá, on the island of Maui, has been a site of great historical and cultural importance to Native Hawaiians for more than one thousand years. Today, many consider Ha-leakalá as the most sacred place on Maui where numerous cultural practices continue, including religious ceremonies and prayer. The summit of Haleakalá is also considered as one of the premier locations for astronomical research in the world and has been used for such purposes for over fifty years. An 18.166 acre area set aside for astronomical research (Observatory Site) is…