Bringing together science and traditional knowledge in Hawaii can inspire and open the world up for students.

Recognition of ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi at Harvard College is setting a precedent for indigenous languages at an Ivy-League institution.

Four seats are up for grabs on the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees.

THIRD OF THREE PARTS: Kahoolawe still bears the scars of decades of bombing, and erosion unearths even more unexploded ordnance. State lawmakers wonder if it's time to try to compel the Navy to finish its cleanup.

SECOND OF THREE PARTS: As they sweat through the monumental task of restoring an island decimated by ranching, goats and bombs, workers' efforts are infused with respect for its history and significance to Native Hawaiians. But at least one activist questions whether it's worth all the effort.

FIRST OF THREE PARTS: The state agency tasked with restoring the island for Native Hawaiian cultural uses is running out of money, and the Navy left unfinished the job of removing unexploded ordnance from the former bombing range. But the volunteers keep coming, at least for now.

At least one new trustee will join the board. Several candidates are aided by geothermal interests.

Will the Secretary of State address the single most important question raised in Hawaii since 1898.

Trustee Peter Apo wins seat outright, with John D. Waihee and Rowena Akana in a runoff with Mililani Trask, Lei Ahu Isa and two other candidates.

Interior Department receives a resounding "no" to federal recognition of Native Hawaiians.