In Kauaula Valley, one family is working to show others what it takes to reclaim ancestral lands.

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs got the land a decade ago as part of a deal with the state but says it's hamstrung without a legislative OK to build housing.

Green also announced key appointments to head the state land and agriculture departments as he fills out his Cabinet.

Among the lobbyists representing the Prince Kuhio Plaza is Andy Winer, a recent political rival of the Hawaii congressman and former chief of staff for U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz.

A new program overseen by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement follows more than $12 million of rent relief the department has disbursed.

Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz is trying to cut a last minute deal that could bring tens of millions of dollars in new funding to the islands for Native Hawaiian housing.

The updated report will also discuss climate change's impacts on human health, including mental health.

A combined effort between Mayor Rick Blangiardi and City Council member Esther Kiaaina is making the commission a reality after 30 years.

The Legislature may need to resolve an ongoing dispute between the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and the federal Department of the Interior over commercial leases.

Native Hawaiians are not federally recognized as having a government-to-government relationship with the U.S. similar to American Indian tribes and Alaska Natives.