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Denby Fawcett: The Poor Condition Of Queen Liliuokalani’s Flag Mars Historic Homecoming Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Denby Fawcett: The Poor Condition Of Queen Liliuokalani’s Flag Mars Historic Homecoming

The royal standard that flew over the Hawaiian queen’s home the day she was overthrown was shown to the public for the first time in 130 years.

Photo Shoot At Iolani Palace Blurs Line Between Hawaiian Royalty And Real Estate David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022

Photo Shoot At Iolani Palace Blurs Line Between Hawaiian Royalty And Real Estate

The state determines legal and culturally appropriate uses of the historic site.

Native Hawaiian Defense Contractor Replaces Top Leadership Amid Federal Criminal Probe Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Native Hawaiian Defense Contractor Replaces Top Leadership Amid Federal Criminal Probe

The company’s founder, Christopher Dawson, is part of a well-known Hawaiian family that has many ties in business, political and social circles in Hawaii.

Hawaii Native Krystal Ka鈥榓i Tackles Equity And  Anti-Asian Hate For Biden’s White House Submitted: WHIAANHPI

Hawaii Native Krystal Ka鈥榓i Tackles Equity And Anti-Asian Hate For Biden’s White House

President Joe Biden appointed Ka’ai to lead his initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. She sat down with Civil Beat this week to talk about her work.

Prominent Native Hawaiian Defense Contractor Is Part Of New Federal Criminal Probe Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Prominent Native Hawaiian Defense Contractor Is Part Of New Federal Criminal Probe

Officials with the Dawson companies would only say they are cooperating with the federal investigation so it’s unclear what the case is about.

Naka Nathaniel: What We Can Learn From The Way Koai驶a Trees Support Each Other Naka Nathaniel/Civil Beat/2023

Naka Nathaniel: What We Can Learn From The Way Koai驶a Trees Support Each Other

My hope for Native Hawaiians living on the mainland is that they get to be together in kipukas that raise majestic trees that survive and thrive.

Hawaiian Homes Commission Chooses Water Policy Expert As First Rep On East Maui Water Board Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022

Hawaiian Homes Commission Chooses Water Policy Expert As First Rep On East Maui Water Board

Monday’s vote marks one of the last steps in setting up the 11-member board that will help shape East Maui’s water future.

Naka Nathaniel: Native Hawaiians Debate A Question Of Identity

Naka Nathaniel: Native Hawaiians Debate A Question Of Identity

The difference between Hawaiians living on the mainland versus the islands was a key topic at the CNHA conference this week.

Neal Milner: Will The Real Hawaii Please Stand Up HNN/2023

Neal Milner: Will The Real Hawaii Please Stand Up

Hundreds of thousands of Hawaiians who have left the state are still part of Hawaii. Their cultural evolution should be embraced.