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.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
OHA Leadership Shakeup Puts Kai Kahele In Charge, With An Eye on Development
The new Hawaii island trustee wants the office to have a better relationship with the Legislature.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Some Hawaii Nonprofits May Get Good Financial News From OHA After Delay
A bigger group of grant recipients is now proposed. They focus on Native Hawaiian health, culture and economic development.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
Court Ruling Could Have Major Impact On State Oversight Of The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs
Lawyers for OHA say the state does not have the authority to fine trustees for ethics violations. The Attorney General’s Office disagrees.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
OHA Candidates Offer Ideas For More Effective Help For Native Hawaiians
Most of the challengers want to see funds reallocated to housing and education initiatives.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022
OHA Challenges Constitutionality Of New Mauna Kea Oversight Authority
A lawsuit is the latest salvo in a yearslong legal battle over future of the Big Island mountain.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Former State Homeless Czar To Head Office Of Hawaiian Affairs As Interim CEO
Colin Kippen will lead OHA after Sylvia Hussey steps down June 30.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Jonathan Okamura: Asian Settler Colonialism Explains Why OHA Should Be Allowed To Develop Kakaako Makai
The concept highlights the subjugation of Native Hawaiians, of which the Hakuone dispute is just the most recent of numerous examples over the decades.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Denby Fawcett: House Speaker Offers OHA $100M To Can Kakaako High Rises
The deal would also greatly increase Public Land Trust payments.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Denby Fawcett: OHA’s Plan To Build High-Rises At Kakaako Makai Stalls In The Senate
Critics of the development worried about environmental effects, among other concerns.