Native Hawaiians

Kirstin Downey: Book Reveals Splendor, Brutality Of Kamehameha’s Court Kirstin Downey/Civil Beat/2026

Kirstin Downey: Book Reveals Splendor, Brutality Of Kamehameha’s Court

Puakea Nogelmeier has produced an epic translation of a Hawaiian historian who grew up in the king’s household.

White Kids Sued Kamehameha. Native Hawaiians Can’t Get In Either Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

White Kids Sued Kamehameha. Native Hawaiians Can’t Get In Either

Gaining admission to the school — which can be a life-changing opportunity — is a competitive and challenging process for many Native Hawaiian families.

OHA Is Looking For A New CEO Amid Legal Battle Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

OHA Is Looking For A New CEO Amid Legal Battle

The search comes as the office fights a lawsuit from its current chief executive.

‘We Fight’: Leaders Vow To Defend Native Hawaiian Programs Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

‘We Fight’: Leaders Vow To Defend Native Hawaiian Programs

The kickoff of the three-day annual convention began with a gut check about the toll budget cuts and legal attacks could take on Native Hawaiian-serving programs.

Candidate Q&A: Office Of Hawaiian Affairs At-Large Trustee – Kalena Parish

Candidate Q&A: Office Of Hawaiian Affairs At-Large Trustee – Kalena Parish

“I believe OHA can play a stronger role in bringing organizations together, advocating for funding and policy changes, facilitating open dialogue and building partnerships that lead to real housing solutions.”

Kirstin Downey: Waimānalo Kauhale Project Catches Many Off Guard Kirstin Downey/Civil Beat/2026

Kirstin Downey: Waimānalo Kauhale Project Catches Many Off Guard

The Green administration is moving quickly despite Native Hawaiian concerns that the homeless project will push out Hawaiians who have been waitlisted for decades.

OHA Dissenters Won’t Recant Retaliation Claims 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.

Deaf And Native Hawaiian: ʻŌlelo Sign Language Offers A Cultural Connection 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.

ʻĀina, Army and Mauna Kea: Office Of Hawaiian Affairs Trustee Candidate Q&As 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 Oʻahu Resident Trustee – Hinaleimoana Wong

Candidate Q&A: Office Of Hawaiian Affairs Oʻahu Resident Trustee – Hinaleimoana Wong

“Executive sessions should be used sparingly. When we close those doors without cause, we lose the very people we are here to serve.”