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.
Upcoming Events
Multiple DatesThu, Apr 18Ben Parker Elementary School CafetoriumApr 18, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMBen Parker Elementary School Cafetorium, 45-259 Waikalua Rd, Kaneohe, HI 96744, USAOur Neighborhood Board System is a way for community members to have their issues heard by elected representatives. An update on the Permitted Interaction Group on trespassing in Haʻikū Valley is available at each meeting. Join in person or online and show your support for the Haʻikū Stairs!
Past Events:
FHS has held several events over the years, including our most recent Fundraiser and Summer 2023 Benefit Concert, which you can learn more about by clicking the button below. You can also find out more about other past FHS endeavors, like our 2022 Primary/General Candidate Questionnaire.