Save Hawaiʻi's
"Stairway to Heaven"
In August 2021, the Honolulu City Council voted to demolish the iconic Haʻikū Stairs. The vote came despite an overwhelming public outcry to save the Stairs. In the preceding two years, over 5,000 public comments were submitted with more than 90% favoring preservation. A professional public opinion poll in April 2022 confirmed that a clear majority of O‘ahu residents want to save the Stairs not destroy them. The Stairs are a historic World War II monument eligible for the National Historic Register. They offer a unique, world-class hiking experience, treasured for generations. It would be tragic to lose them.
The Friends of Haʻikū Stairs are spearheading the fight to save the Stairs. We filed a lawsuit against the City & County of Honolulu in August 2023 and are pushing to block the demolition on multiple fronts. With your help we will convince City leaders to heed the public will.
Please donate to support our efforts.
A Party to
Save the Stairs
Friends of Haʻikū Stairs hosted our first ever benefit concert on Dec. 15 at Cafe Kopi to celebrate the Stairway to Heaven's 80th Anniversary, and it was an incredible night! Mahalo nui loa to everyone who came out to support. We were so happy to see so many of you there enjoying the music and community.
We hope to see you at our next event!
Be sure to check out the awesome pictures that Meri Hoffsten took that night; you might see yourself in some of them! We also have more info on the wonderful musicians and a full list of our raffle donors below if you'd like to support local and show your love for fellow Stairs Supporters.
Thanks to our supporters, we raised over $7,000 from concert revenues!
Concert revenues will go towards Saving the Stairs by supporting FHS' community outreach and legal defense initiatives.
Raffle Donors
Mahalo nui loa to these incredible local businesses for their contributions and support. Be sure to check out their stores to support local!
About Twin Fin
Twin Fin is a local rock band that promotes good vibes and good times. Since their first show as a four-piece, the band has consistently sold-out venues across Honolulu and continue to work on recording their first debut album.
Check out their Spotify and Instagram to follow along on their music adventures! Or listen to their music below.
Members include (from left to right): Zack Wilson (lead guitarist), Tyler Sciller (bassist, backup singer), Robbie Kelly (above) (lead singer, rhythm guitarist), and Chase Digregorio (drummer).
About The Tobys
The Tobys are a local jazz and blues duo based in Kailua that promote smooth sound and warm company. They play various venues across the windward side and include a rotating list of accompaniments.
Follow them on Instagram to keep up with where they'll be next!
Pictured members (from left to right): David (drummer), Lila (singer), and Chris (guitarist).