“I cannot die happy without making this reparation while the breath is in my body. Forgive me for the part I took in the wrongful … [Continue Reading...]
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‘It’s Different’
, by Peter T Young
These weren’t the words expected by the questioner in my response to what I thought about my first trip into the Northwestern Hawaiian … [Continue Reading...]

Taking Hawaiʻi and Oʻahu
, by Peter T Young
Kamehameha was especially fortunate in securing the services of John Young and Isaac Davis, who took an active part in the campaigns of … [Continue Reading...]
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These posts are part of a personal learning experience; I have been searching to learn more about the place I and my family were born, raised, and live (and love) – then, share what I have learned.
Because of my Planning work across the Islands, as well as previously serving as Director of the State Department of Land and Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Officer and Deputy Managing Director for Hawaiʻi County, I have had the opportunity to see some places and deal with some issues that many others have not had, nor will have, the same opportunity.
So, I am sharing some insights, events and places with others. These informal historic summaries are presented for personal, non-commercial and/or educational purposes. I hope you enjoy them. Thanks, Peter.
