David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022
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.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs
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.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2019
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.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
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.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
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/Civil Beat/2023
Naka Nathaniel: It’s All About The Story
If we’re going to overcome the challenges in Hawaii, we need to save and share the stories of our kupuna.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
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
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Army Engineers Push Forward With WWII Bomb Survey On Big Island
The bullets and bombs were left on the range there 80 years ago, but the U.S. military is still cleaning up the mess.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Parents Push For Lahaina’s Hawaiian Immersion Program To Get Its Own Campus
Many families are pushing for a K-12 alternative that would distance students from the burn zone.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Homestead Leases For Native Hawaiians Held Up Pending Ruling On Potential Plaintiff
A Hawaii Supreme Court decision could determine the fate of thousands of beneficiaries who have been waiting years for relief.