Release The Hounds! Honolulu Rail Authority Begins Condemning Property Along Route By Robert H. Thomas on January 24, 2013 Posted in Eminent Domain | Condemnation, Just Compensation | Appraisal, Municipal & Local Govt law, Property rights, Public Use | Kelo And so it begins. The Pacific Business News reports that “Honolulu rail board approves eminent domain to acquire 10 acres,” all or portions of two parcels in leeward Oahu.