Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Could A Pre-Fab Factory Get More Native Hawaiians Into Homes?
DHHL wants to transform an airport hanger into a manufacturing center to lower costs and address a waitlist so long that people have died waiting for homestead land.
Kawika Lopez/Civil Beat/2025
The Sunshine Interview: OHA Leaders Kai Kahele And Stacy Kealohalani Ferreira
The new Office of Hawaiian Affairs executives say they are bringing fresh energy to the agency along with specific ideas grounded in OHA’s mission and state law.
Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2023
Kava Growers In Hawaiʻi Fear Being Associated With ‘Gas Station Heroin’
Hawaiʻi lawmakers are considering regulating kratom and banning sales to minors. But kava advocates want an outright ban.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
OHA Salary Commission Approves Trustee Pay Raises
The new salary levels are set to take effect July 1.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Trustees In Line To Get Big Pay Raises
The OHA Salary Commission wants to put trustee compensation on par with other elected officials.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
Why Civil Beat Is Using Diacritical Marks In Our Stories Now
With logistical issues solved by newer technology, the only question for us was this one: Could we be consistent? That’s where we need your help.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
What’s In A Name? Scientists Are Tying Hawaiian Islands Back To Their Roots
A movement is taking hold to restore the original Hawaiian names of places and species.
Hawaiian Native Corp. photo
Native Hawaiian Contractor Chris Dawson Has Died While Under Investigation
Christopher Dawson, the founder of the Dawson family of companies, died by suicide as he faced potential criminal charges for alleged financial crimes.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Selection Of Kamehameha Schools Trustees Is Under Scrutiny
While new transparency measures are proposed, some groups want more input.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Who Should Be Trusted To Manage Remains Of Hawaiian Royals?
Proposals are floating for either the Office of Hawaiian Affairs or a private entity to take over at the Royal Mausoleum.