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Master Hawaiian hale builder, or kuhikuhi pu’uone, Francis Sinenci (from left) of Hana, works with members of Halau Hale Kuhikuhi, Isaiah Burch, Kahale Untiano and Prescott Guillermo to build scaffolding Tuesday during construction of the new Hawaiian hale at Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens in Iao Valley. Sinenci and his Halau Hale Kuhikuhi are replacing the traditional Hawaiian structure that was destroyed in 2019. Sinenci, who was named a National Endowment of the Arts National Heritage Fellow in 2022, said the project is scheduled to be completed in June.