The Legislature rejected most of the Hawaiian advocates proposals to put more money and initiatives to help get people off the waitlist.

Nonprofits would create a database of fishponds to help kickstart restoration efforts

It’s the latest fallout in ongoing tensions between Gov. Josh Green and conservation groups over who should fill the seat to represent traditional stream rights and practices.

The Hōkūleʻa became a vehicle of discovery, exploration and justice for Native Hawaiians.

Native Hawaiian homesteaders nearby say they are already bearing the brunt of Hilo’s garbage, sewage, oil refining and airport facilities.

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.

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.

Hawaiʻi lawmakers are considering regulating kratom and banning sales to minors. But kava advocates want an outright ban.

The new salary levels are set to take effect July 1.

The OHA Salary Commission wants to put trustee compensation on par with other elected officials.