A vote comes Monday for the new budget, which some fear could undermine the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ mission.

The federal government’s decision not to fund the Thirty Meter Telescope played a role. But questions remain about where the Office of Hawaiian Affairs will redirect its resources.

After years of futility, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs has new support for its plans to build affordable housing and a hotel on 30 acres of the Honolulu waterfront.

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.

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.

Proposals are floating for either the Office of Hawaiian Affairs or a private entity to take over at the Royal Mausoleum.

The new Hawaii island trustee wants the office to have a better relationship with the Legislature.

A bigger group of grant recipients is now proposed. They focus on Native Hawaiian health, culture and economic development.

Lawyers for OHA say the state does not have the authority to fine trustees for ethics violations. The Attorney General’s Office disagrees.