Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
How The Fight For Tribal Rights In North Carolina Could Reshape Native Hawaiian Housing
Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz is trying to cut a last minute deal that could bring tens of millions of dollars in new funding to the islands for Native Hawaiian housing.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Climate Change Experts Are Taking Lessons From Indigenous Knowledge
The updated report will also discuss climate change’s impacts on human health, including mental health.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
A Historic Day For Honolulu: Preservation Commission Gets Green Light
A combined effort between Mayor Rick Blangiardi and City Council member Esther Kiaaina is making the commission a reality after 30 years.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
State, Feds At Odds Over Extension Of Hawaiian Homeland Leases
The Legislature may need to resolve an ongoing dispute between the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and the federal Department of the Interior over commercial leases.
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.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
Innovations In Ancient Aquaculture Could Bring Striped Mullet Back To The Dinner Table
Recent developments in growing striped mullet could help conserve Hawaii’s oceans, establish food security and perpetuate Hawaiian culture — but can they overcome new challenges?
AP/2022
A Tale Of 2 Monarchies: Queen Elizabeth’s Death Stirs Up Mixed Feelings In Hawaii
While millions mourned the death of the longest reigning British monarch, others have criticized that monarchy’s colonial past.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
New Mauna Kea Stewards Will Need To Balance Astronomy And Cultural Values
Some members of the new panel, including former TMT protesters, may find their values challenged now that they have a vote over what happens to Hawaii’s tallest mountain.
Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021
Maui Voters To Decide If County Should Operate As A Bilingual Government
While some support the charter amendment’s sharper focus on Hawaiian cultural preservation, others say it’s too vague and not worth the taxpayer investment.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Protesters Block Access To County Road Leading To Waipio Valley
The group objects to Mayor Mitch Roth’s decision to start allowing limited access again to the famous Big Island valley.