Executive Director Named For Mauna Kea Oversight Authority
John De Fries is a former president and chief executive officer of the Hawaii Tourism Authority.
Jonathan Okamura: Remembering Kekuni Blaisdell For His Aloha To Others
Blaisdell staunchly advocated for the health needs of Native Hawaiians and was an early and strong supporter of their independence.
Hawaiian Homelands Chair Embarks On ‘Aggressive’ Agenda At Legislature
Kali Watson is asking lawmakers for more time to spend $600 million for Native Hawaiian homesteads as well as more influence.
OHA Challenges Constitutionality Of New Mauna Kea Oversight Authority
A lawsuit is the latest salvo in a yearslong legal battle over future of the Big Island mountain.
Denby Fawcett: OHA Backs Off On Its Push To Develop Kakaako Makai, At Least For Now
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs says it lacks the support in the Legislature to lift a ban on development and appears to be repositioning itself.
Denby Fawcett: Voices From The Private Island Of Niihau Are Brought Back To Life In New Book
The rich lives and traditions of the “Forbidden Isle” were captured in the Hawaiian language newspapers that flourished for more than a century.
Hawaii Mayors Discuss Housing Crisis At Native Hawaiian Convention
Mayor Richard Bissen says Maui is exploring options to convert short-term vacation rentals for tourists into long-term housing options for displaced locals.
Nascent Lahaina Land Trust Starts Building A Base Of Support
A panel discussion on opening day of the Native Hawaiian Convention on Maui explored ways to provide affordable housing by purchasing properties burned in the Aug. 8 wildfire.
Naka Nathaniel: It鈥檚 All About The Story
If we鈥檙e going to overcome the challenges in Hawaii, we need to save and share the stories of our kupuna.
Millions Can Finally Flow To Native Hawaiian Homestead Beneficiaries
A decision by the Hawaii Supreme Court removes a final obstacle blocking release of $286 million to class action plaintiffs