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Chad Blair: Is Rowena Akana’s Political Career On The Line? Chad Blair/Civil Beat

Chad Blair: Is Rowena Akana’s Political Career On The Line?

The longest-serving OHA trustee faces allegations of ethics violations while also waging a re-election fight.

Who’s Who On The Ballot For The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

Who’s Who On The Ballot For The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs

Up for grabs are three OHA at-large seats, as well as seats representing Maui and Oahu.

Kauai: Prominent Native Hawaiian Activist Arrested At Encampment Allan Parachini/Civil Beat

Kauai: Prominent Native Hawaiian Activist Arrested At Encampment

Robin Danner and her son, Garrett, were arrested Wednesday after a confrontation when authorities tried to evict a former caretaker at Kumu Camp.

How OHA Trustees Spent Their Allowances Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

How OHA Trustees Spent Their Allowances

Thousands of dollars went to support athletic competitions, charitable galas and beauty pageants.

City Mistakenly OK’d Permit For Site With Native Hawaiian Remains Cory Lum/Civil Beat

City Mistakenly OK’d Permit For Site With Native Hawaiian Remains

A residential development is on hold while a developer devises a plan for the iwi — 12 years after the state warned the city of their possible presence.

This Waianae Homeless Camp Is Going Legit Courtesy of Puuhonua O Waianae

This Waianae Homeless Camp Is Going Legit

Residents, who fought off state plans to sweep the camp at the Waianae Boat Harbor, want to create a new self-made village for up to 300 homeless people.

Denby Fawcett: Was Hawaii’s Last King A Branding Genius? Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Denby Fawcett: Was Hawaii’s Last King A Branding Genius?

David Kalakaua was a roving royal ambassador, developing nearly 100 Hawaii offices around the world, among other international outreach efforts.

Poverty Persists Among Hawaiians Despite Low Unemployment Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Poverty Persists Among Hawaiians Despite Low Unemployment

The jobless rate for Native Hawaiians was only 4 percent in 2017 but they continue to have higher-than-average poverty rates.

Kauai: This Drag Revue Goes On After Star Performer’s Suicide Allan Pararchini/Civil Beat

Kauai: This Drag Revue Goes On After Star Performer’s Suicide

A man who inspired well-attended monthly performances in the Native Hawaiian stronghold of Anahola was despondent over losing his job.

Why Brett Kavanaugh Scares Native Rights Advocates Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2018

Why Brett Kavanaugh Scares Native Rights Advocates

Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono is just one of those who worries the Supreme Court nominee could upend hard-fought policy and funding gains.