Hawaii’s congressional delegation is hoping to make it easier for Native Hawaiian-owned businesses to compete with other Indigenous contractors.

The royal standard that flew over the Hawaiian queen’s home the day she was overthrown was shown to the public for the first time in 130 years.

The state determines legal and culturally appropriate uses of the historic site.

The company’s founder, Christopher Dawson, is part of a well-known Hawaiian family that has many ties in business, political and social circles in Hawaii.

President Joe Biden appointed Ka’ai to lead his initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. She sat down with Civil Beat this week to talk about her work.

Officials with the Dawson companies would only say they are cooperating with the federal investigation so it’s unclear what the case is about.

My hope for Native Hawaiians living on the mainland is that they get to be together in kipukas that raise majestic trees that survive and thrive.

Monday’s vote marks one of the last steps in setting up the 11-member board that will help shape East Maui’s water future.

The difference between Hawaiians living on the mainland versus the islands was a key topic at the CNHA conference this week.

The advisory commission is coming to Honolulu in early July.