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Allan Parachini: Coco Palms Battle Is A New Front In An Old War
More protesters were removed from an encampment near the iconic resort Wednesday as Kauai officials fend off esoteric legal claims.
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Hawaiian Sovereignty Protest Gets Hana Student Suspended
A high school student was disciplined for rearranging the school flagpole to fly the Hawaiian flag above the U.S. flag.
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Judge: Hawaiian Heiress Abuse Investigation Must Continue
Abigail Kawananakoa’s former lawyer claims she was abused by her wife. It’s all part of a battle over control of her $215 million trust.
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Hawaii Senate Approves Putting Mauna Kea Under New Management
The bill would limit the number of telescopes on the mountaintop and authorize the new manager to renegotiate leases and permits pertaining to the mountain.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Office Of Hawaiian Affairs Halts Some Spending After Scathing Audit
OHA was criticized for spending millions of dollars without sufficient oversight and ignoring its own rules.
Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat
Authorities Oust Protesters From Coco Palms Resort Land
A Native Hawaii group has been camping on the site where developers are planning a $135 million project.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Office Of Hawaiian Affairs Trustee Calls For Firing Of CEO
A recent state audit found both the chief executive, Kamana‘opono Crabbe, and trustees are responsible for misspending.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Victims Say $80M Kamehameha Schools Settlement Not Just About Money
At a Friday press conference, they point to the schools’ commitment to provide a hotline and other support for any additional victims who come forward.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Final State Audit Criticizes OHA For Misspending, Lack Of Transparency
The audit found the Office of Hawaiian Affairs is spending money too loosely in a way that benefits the politically connected.
Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat
Coco Palms Developer Fights Back With Its Own Native Hawaiian Research
A Hawaiian consultant disputes the claims of the occupiers of a planned resort site on Kauai.