The proposed commercial center on donated West Oʻahu land has run into significant opposition this year. But the proposal has evolved and on Tuesday the commission agreed to move forward.

Applicants to the Hawaiian Home Lands waitlist are receiving leases to homes that aren’t yet built under a heavily criticized program that officials say has been revamped.

In a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Joni Ernst cited a criminal investigation of Christopher Dawson, accused of hijacking small business funding intended to help Native Hawaiians.

A small business program allowed Christopher Dawson to win big contracts if he promised to uplift Native Hawaiians. Instead, federal prosecutors allege, he used the money to line his own pockets.

Gov. Josh Green has requested billions in investments for the military to continue training on state lands, including funds for cleaning military waste. Native Hawaiian groups say the community should spearhead the cleanup. 

Waimana Enterprises, founded by Al Hee, was hit with utility violations and previously got wrapped up in a fraud case.

Newly public court documents accuse Christopher Dawson and other executives not only of stealing from their federal contracting business but shortchanging Native Hawaiians in the process.

The newly restored A‘a, commissioned by royalty, is one of the oldest racing canoes in Hawai‘i.

The governor’s office is convening a Native Hawaiian advisory group to participate in the negotiation process, but OHA is seeking a larger role.

Her tenure as a trustee was marked by a commitment to Native Hawaiians but also ethical challenges and board power struggles.