Hawaiʻi Land Trust to honor retired state aquatic biologist Skippy Hau at Buy Back the Beach lūʻau

Hawaiʻi Land Trust will name retired state aquatic biologist Skippy Hau its 2027 Champion of the Land at its 25th annual Buy Back the Beach benefit lūʻau. The event is scheduled for Jan. 23, from 5 to 9 p.m., at Old Lāhainā Lūʻau in Lahaina, with local food, cocktails, auction items and live entertainment. The nonprofit announced the honor on Nov. 9.