No 24 Wai'anae Coast Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting August 2026

The City and County Neighborhood Commission Office held the No. 24 Wai'anae Coast Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting on August 6, 2026. The meeting covered a wide range of community issues including emergency response statistics, public safety concerns, stray dog management, and environmental impacts from recent fire break activities. Significant procurement-related discussions included a Department of Education project proposing a nearly $1 million aluminum security fence around the Wai'anae High School campus to address safety and vandalism concerns. Community members debated the cost-effectiveness and alternatives to the fence, such as hiring local guardians or planting deterrent vegetation. The Board of Water Supply announced an upcoming public event and discussed water infrastructure vulnerabilities, including sinkhole risks and desalination plant costs. Updates on legislation affecting dog control and Native Hawaiian land stewardship were provided by elected officials. The meeting also addressed concerns about abandoned properties, illegal dumping, and the impact of military and commercial activities on local resources. No formal votes or contract awards were reported, but several action items and community requests were noted for follow-up by city departments and elected representatives.