HGTV's Renovation Aloha Sued for Filming Ancestral Remains

HGTV's Renovation Aloha Sued for Filming Ancestral Remains

Author: The Daily News Now! April 23, 2026 Duration: 1:28

HGTVs Renovation Aloha couple faces lawsuit over alleged mishandling of Native Hawaiian ancestral remains during a house renovation. The episode sparked outrage, with state officials accusing the show of violating strict burial protection laws. The complaint targets the Kalamas, HGTV, Discovery, and producer Nathan Fields, demanding civil fines and removal of all content showing the remains. HGTV has apologized and re-cut the episode, but the case raises questions about networks handling of sacred cultural sites.

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