 Hawaii Denies Army Lease Over Fire and Wildlife Risks

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Hawaii's sacred land gets protection as state board delivers stunning blow to U.S. Army's training plans. The 5-2 vote shook the military establishment.

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Pohakuloa Training Area - nearly 20,000 acres of sacred Hawaiian land - was DENIED to Army after environmental review deemed "inadequate."

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Military paid just $1 in 1964 for this massive lease. Now with only 4 years left before 2029 expiration, they scramble for solutions.

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"Failed to provide sufficient information" - Board Chair Dawn Chang explains why Army's environmental study was rejected after 6 hours of testimony.

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Missing surveys for endangered species. No archaeological studies. Zero wildfire prevention plan. The gaps were too big to ignore.

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Over 1,000 wildfires started by military training. One resident lost her cattle ranch: "We can't keep cattle anymore after PTA wildfire."

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Wao akua - realm of the gods. This isn't just land, it's where Native Hawaiian ancestors are buried. Iwi kupuna rest beneath bombing zones.

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"38 bird species observed, but only 5 native birds detected" - Environmental advocate warns of ecological collapse on sacred grounds.

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Unexploded bombs and depleted uranium contaminate the area. Groundwater sits unprotected beneath the largest military installation in Pacific.

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Wooden ki'i discovered in lava tube called "most significant find in 100 years" - yet Army failed to disclose this cultural treasure.

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Army has 60 days to appeal. Governor calls for "collaboration not division." Will sacred land return to Hawaiian people or military control?

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