Friends of Haiku Stairs halt removal of popular, but prohibited, hiking trail

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A temporary restraining order has been filed by the Friends of Haiku Stairs in an attempt to keep the city from their removal.

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The city said they are waiting to remove the stairs, pending a hearing on Friday.

The restraining order is to keep the city from removing or demolishing the popular, but prohibited, hiking trail.

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However, they city added preparation work for the removal project is ongoing.