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OHA Sues State, UH Over 鈥楲ongstanding Mismanagement鈥 Of Mauna Kea 漏Sin Ok -stock.adobe.com

OHA Sues State, UH Over 鈥楲ongstanding Mismanagement鈥 Of Mauna Kea

Updated: The legal action follows a ruling allowing the Thirty Meter Telescope project to go forward on a mountain considered deeply sacred by many Native Hawaiians.聽

Missing School Has Become A Huge Problem in Hawaii

Missing School Has Become A Huge Problem in Hawaii

A Waianae school, where 40 percent of students are chronically absent, is trying home visits and a partnership with family court to keep kids in class.

Native Hawaiian Health Task Force Isn’t Giving Up The Fight Olivia Peterkin/Civil Beat

Native Hawaiian Health Task Force Isn’t Giving Up The Fight

After racing to craft legislation in just five days last session, the group’s members want to continue addressing ethnic health disparities.

This May Be The Election When We Stop Ignoring OHA Handout photos

This May Be The Election When We Stop Ignoring OHA

Two high-profile challengers will spice up the races for the embattled Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees.

OHA Money Will Go Directly To Hawaiian Charter Schools Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

OHA Money Will Go Directly To Hawaiian Charter Schools

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ board vote reversed an earlier decision to use a third party to distribute the funds.

Reader Rep: Big Questions About Hawaiian ‘Princess’ Coverage

Reader Rep: Big Questions About Hawaiian ‘Princess’ Coverage

Is the media telling you the real story of Abigail Kawananakoa or a fawning fairy tale?

Educators: Pidgin Belongs In Hawaii Schools Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Educators: Pidgin Belongs In Hawaii Schools

The language that emerged from Hawaii鈥檚 blending of cultures 鈥渋s something we have to embrace,鈥 says a high school principal.

The Last Hawaiian Princess? Photo by Joe Pacheco, Bishop Museum

The Last Hawaiian Princess?

At 91, Abigail Kawananakoa has been a significant benefactor of Native Hawaiian culture and causes throughout a life of privilege and drama. But controversy still haunts her.

The Princess Bride: Hawaiian Heiress Gets Married Amid Legal Dispute

The Princess Bride: Hawaiian Heiress Gets Married Amid Legal Dispute

Abigail Kawananakoa, 91, weds Veronica Gail Worth, who is at the center of a battle over control of millions of dollars.

Telescope Project Still Faces Fight From Hawaiian Opponents Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Telescope Project Still Faces Fight From Hawaiian Opponents

Protesters were able to delay construction atop Mauna Kea two years ago. They’ll likely try to do so again.