Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
OHA Dissenters Won’t Recant Retaliation Claims
A fight among trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs will need to be resolved in court.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Deaf And Native Hawaiian: ʻŌlelo Sign Language Offers A Cultural Connection
ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Kuhi Lima is a growing initiative focused on creating hand signs rooted in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, cultural knowledge, and community practice.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
ʻĀina, Army and Mauna Kea: Office Of Hawaiian Affairs Trustee Candidate Q&As
The Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs manages the agencyʻs trust and sets policy.
Candidate Q&A: Office Of Hawaiian Affairs At-Large Trustee – Kanekoa Crabbe
“OHA needs to get out of Kaka’ako Makai ASAP and receive fair compensation from the State of Hawai’i either in cash or through a land swap.”
Candidate Q&A: Office Of Hawaiian Affairs At-Large Trustee – Shelby Billionaire
“Funds should support cultural stewardship, environmental restoration, education, and Native Hawaiian-led science and training programs.”
Candidate Q&A: Office Of Hawaiian Affairs At-Large Trustee – Keoni Souza
“OHA and DHHL serve many of the same beneficiaries, and we need to create more opportunities to work together.”
Candidate Q&A: Office Of Hawaiian Affairs At-Large Trustee – Michelle Costello
“Trust must be earned, integrity must be demonstrated, and beneficiaries deserve nothing less.”
Candidate Q&A: Office Of Hawaiian Affairs At-Large Trustee – Brickwood Galuteria
“Tension between trustees and administrators is longstanding, but it can be repaired.”
Candidate Q&A: Office Of Hawaiian Affairs At-Large Trustee – Brendon Kalei’āina Lee
“While I believe OHA should be doing more for housing of Native Hawaiians, it is not OHA’s responsibility to help fund DHHL.”
Candidate Q&A: Office Of Hawaiian Affairs At-Large Trustee – Philip Martin
“We uplift people by supporting small farms, restoring streams, strengthening local food systems, and giving workers paid training that builds long‑term skills.”