Summary
The congressionally authorized memorial honoring roughly 8,000 people sent to Kalaupapa has a $5 million state appropriation but now carries an $8-million-plus price tag, and its land lease remains unscheduled with DLNR. The council floated county help to close the gap.
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Last discussed Jan 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $3 million or more may be needed beyond the state's $5 million; county contribution was discussed but not committed.
Thousands of descendants of Kalaupapa patients who would finally have a place to find their ancestors' names.
Some descendants and patients feel the memorial could re-victimize those who did not consent to having their names displayed.
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