Hawaii State Archives/1922
The Last Aliʻi: The Death Of Prince Jonah Kūhiō
Kūhiō, a celebrity during his lifetime, had spent decades working on behalf of the people of Hawaiʻi but today few people know how great a mark he made.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Hilo Was Easy, Honolulu Was Hell: How Prince Kūhiō Rebuilt Hawaiʻi
Kūhiō’s legacy includes lighthouses, breakwaters, roads and parks and helping get women the vote.
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Prince Kūhiō And King Sugar: The Powerful Industry Became A Double-Edged Political Sword
Sugar permanently transformed Hawaiʻi’s landscape, propelled immigration and laid the foundation for an early middle class.
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Lūʻau And Lawmakers: Early Junkets To Hawaiʻi Brought Many Rewards
Prince Kūhiō became a master at leading congressional delegations to Hawaiʻi, winning converts to the causes he championed for the islands
AP Photo/Patrick Semansky/2022
‘Seen And Heard’: Biden Pledges More Support For Asian, Hawaiian And Pacific Communities
Community advocates are excited about the possibility of better data collection that could help highlight disparities among smaller ethnic groups.
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Hawaii Proud Boys Founder Sentenced To Four Years In Prison
Nicholas Ochs, who was described by prosecutors as an “elder” in the extremist organization, was an active participant in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
U.S. Justice Department/2021
DOJ Seeks 4-Year Prison Sentence For Hawaii Proud Boys Founder
Nicholas Ochs claimed he was a journalist when he breached the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 with a mob of pro-Trump supporters. Prosecutors say he was a high-ranking official within the extremist organization who promoted violence.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
The Interior Department Is Developing A New Policy For Native Hawaiian Consultation
Native Hawaiians are not federally recognized as having a government-to-government relationship with the U.S. similar to American Indian tribes and Alaska Natives.
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VA Doctors Have Legal Protection To Perform Abortions, Secretary Says
Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough testified during a Senate hearing that the DOJ has issued an opinion saying that doctors at the veterans’ facilities are still able to perform abortions.
Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii Activists Travel To DC To Demand Action On Red Hill
The Oahu Water Protectors organized a rally outside the White House to keep up pressure on the U.S. Navy to shut down the WWII era fuel farm that’s sickened thousands in the islands.