[2] It once sustained a large population, governed by the high chiefess Kalola, daughter of Maui ruler Kekaulike, and grandmother of Keopuolani.

Persons pursued for committing an offense against a family group or an ali'i (royal) were untouchable once they stepped inside its borders.

[6] Kamehameha decided to spare the lives of Davis and Young, who became valued military advisors during his subsequent battles and negotiations with later visitors.

Simon Metcalfe eventually left the island without realizing that he had indirectly caused his own son's death.

Historically, Traditional Hawaiian planters filled these arable lands or kula with food and material crops.

Other crops such as sweet potato and plants that produced useful materials for clothing, shelter and transport, such as kukui, wauke, 'olona, pili and naio were also plentiful.

Reforestation of the LThau mountains with sandalwood and 'ohi'a lehua is a major long-range goal of the OCR,[clarification needed] and a huge undertaking requiring partnership with the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR).

Increased condensation drip in the high forest, added to conservation methods on the kula, are an opportunity to restore past moisture levels to Olowalu Valley.

Every activity in an ahupua'a was carried out within the context of a spiritual and cultural belief system that maintained harmony, balance, and peace for both seen and unseen life forms of all creation.

Restoring the OCR is a foundation for bringing the concept of sanctuary back into present day culture, and redeeming the powerful history of Olowalu as a functioning pu'uhonua.

Plans called for constructing 1,500 housing units, a 300,000 square feet (28,000 m2) shopping area, relocating the current highway and installing related infrastructure.