Palaces Grounds OCCUPATION by KANAKA MAOLI, Mahealani A.Kahau

Palaces Grounds OCCUPATION by KANAKA MAOLI, Sovereignty Group with Mahealani A.Kahau " Hawaiian Kingdom Government
Group of Hawaiians occupies Iolani Palace, vows to return

Native Hawaiians occupy palace grounds

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Iolani Palace, home of Hawaiian monarchs and one
of Honolulu's most popular attractions, was
closed for several hours yesterday as a Hawaiian
sovereignty group occupied the grounds peacefully.

State sheriffs and special agents responded as
members of the self- described Hawaiian Kingdom
Government turned away the public beginning
around 9 a.m.

Several dozen state workers and tourists were
inconvenienced. The protest ended after 2 p.m.,
but the group promised to return this morning.