Hawaii Supreme Court Grills State on Approval of Thirty Meter Telescope
The justices questioned whether the Board of Land and Natural Resources聽violated due process聽by approving a permit for the $1.4 billion observatory before conducting a contested case hearing.
First-Ever Head of Hawaiian Education Foresees ‘Revolutionary’ Changes
UPDATED: Dawn Kaui Sang’s new role brings big challenges as she looks to redefine language immersion programs and make sure every student in the state learns about Hawaiian culture.
OHA Spent $4,785 on a Massive March With an Anti-TMT Flavor
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs CEO authorized the funds, stating that the goals and outcomes of the march were “directly supportive” of聽the agency’s strategic priorities.
US Recognition of Native Hawaiians: Don’t Waste the Opportunity
A rule in the making would create the basis for a relationship between the federal government and a Native Hawaiian governing body.
US Interior to Propose Rule for Dealing With a Native Hawaiian Government
The聽administrative procedure could lead to establishment of a formal聽relationship between the United States and an indigenous聽governing entity in the islands.
Lawsuit Says Hawaiians-Only Election Is ‘Racially Exclusive’
Grassroot Institute of Hawaii and聽Judicial Watch name聽Gov. Ige, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and the Native Hawaiian Roll Commission in the complaint.
Pod Squad: The TMT Battle and the Native Hawaiian Leadership Void
Peter Apo joins the podcast to talk about his support for the controversial telescope project atop Mauna Kea.
Thousands Turn Out for Aloha Aina Unity March
The march stretched for nearly a mile and a half through Waikiki. Organizers hope to mobilize voters and create political awareness for preserving sacred spaces in Hawaii.
Mauna Kea Hashtags Around the Globe
Civil Beat maps 3,810 geotagged tweets over the course of a single month.
Election Details Going Out to Native Hawaiian Roll Voters
It’s in order to participate聽in the process of a future constitutional convention for kanaka maoli self-governance.