Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Hawaiian Is An Official Language So Why Isn’t It Used More?
The dispute about whether a protester could testify in Hawaiian in court highlights the gap between the state’s two official languages.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Hawaii Auditor Demands Investigation Into Leak Of OHA Audit
Les Kondo says a release to the media of a draft audit into problems at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs violated state ethics law.
Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat
No Sign Of Authorities Yet As Occupation Of Kauai Resort Continues
The landowners request state assistance as Native Hawaiian protesters remain at the Coco Palms resort site.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Hawaii’s ‘Last Princess’ Fights For Control Of Her Fortune
A legal battle has resulted in a cutoff of Abigail Kawananakoa’s donations to charities such as Iolani Palace.
Stewart Yerton/Civil Beat
How A Big Mainland Developer Learned To Thrive In Hawaii
Howard Hughes Corp. seems to stay on course as it navigates burial grounds and being in the path of rail.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
Searing Audit Says OHA Misspent Millions Of Dollars
UPDATED: The Office of Hawaiian Affairs chairwoman says trustees are already addressing problems identified in the audit.
Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat
Hundreds Turn Out To Back Hawaiian Occupiers Of Famed Coco Palms Site
The 19th century home of Kauai’s last queen was later the resort where “Blue Hawaii” was filmed. Now a new resort is planned.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Palace And Capitol: Hawaiian Event Bridges Two Worlds
On the same day the ruling government reconvened its Legislature, thousands noted the anniversary of the former government’s overthrow.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Missile Scare Motivates Activists Who Fear Military’s Presence
The false alarm occurred four days before the 125th anniversary of the Hawaiian Kingdom’s overthrow.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Chad Blair: Did Hawaii Really Try To Thwart CNN’s Homelessness Report?
The DLNR explains its reasons for not granting a permit for access to an encampment near the Waianae Boat Harbor.