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.
On Friday, April 19, the Friends of Haʻikū Stairs filed a new lawsuit that will seek to block the demolition of the Haʻikū Stairs. While we attend to legal action, we still need your support. Our legal team would welcome help from experienced attorneys willing to work pro bono. To volunteer, please contact Sean Pager, at haikustairsprez@gmail.com.
Please donate to support our efforts.
Show your support for Saving the Stairs with these 3" circle stickers! Printed on thick, durable vinyl, these stickers are protected from scratches, water, and sunlight.
Shipping is included for all US orders via USPS from Hawaiʻi. Please note that international orders will be charged a shipping fee.
