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Photographs often are the best way to show dramatic changes in Hawaii, providing an easy update on landmarks, people and events. At other times, however, photos showing minimal changes during the years remind us that the more things change, the more they remain the same. Look for examples of big and little changes every Monday in "It's about time," which will inform, update and prod a few memories.

Star-Bulletin
In 1962, landowner Phil Owens proposed developing the
cliff side overlooking Waimea Bay, with plans for a hotel,
aerial tramway and restaurant-bar. Back then, the state had
already acquired the Puu O Mahuka Heiau and was planning
a state park there (the area marked "park site under consideration").
And the city had acquired Waimea Bay and was proposing a
park there. With strong opposition voiced by conservation
groups, the state Land Use Commission subsequently turned
down the request to reclassify the area from
agriculture to urban use.

By Ken Ige, Star-Bulletin
Today, Puu O Mahuka Heiau is part of a state park and Waimea
Bay is one of the city's most popular beach parks. The major
change in the area is the massive rockfall barrier that had to be
erected this year after a boulder struck a car and forced the state
to close for several weeks the only roadway connecting Haleiwa
to Kahuku. A temporary beach road was constructed until
the barrier could be completed in June.