A heavy, authoritative thud echoed through the Hawai‘i House chamber as Speaker Rilynn Kawaikoʻolilihilihiokalikolehua Perez brought down the gavel. Student delegates settled into their seats, shuffling papers and readying for another round of debate: ʻAha ʻŌpio was back in session.  The big topic of the day was vaping, with a proposal on the floor to … Continue reading Native Hawaiian Teens Learn To ‘Make Change’ For The Islands