Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Denby Fawcett: OHA’s Plan To Build High-Rises At Kakaako Makai Stalls In The Senate
Critics of the development worried about environmental effects, among other concerns.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022
Denby Fawcett: OHA Gets Emotional In Campaign To Build High Rises In Kakaako Makai
The agency says it is a matter of Hawaiian rights. Opponents say the land must be protected.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Does The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs Need To Be More Representative?
A pair of bills would change the way OHA trustees are elected, but there are concerns they would violate constitutional rights.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
OHA: Carmen Hulu Lindsey Will Remain Chair Of Board Of Trustees
The board also voted for Mililani Trask to serve as vice chair in its first meeting since the Nov. 8 election.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
OHA Vows Accountability After Audit Finds Evidence Of ‘Fraud, Waste And Abuse’
The Office of Hawaiians Affairs said it likely will hand over the findings to state and federal agencies to determine if a criminal investigation is warranted.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
OHA: Trask, Galuteria Win In Hawaii Island And At-Large Races
The win secures Mililani Trask’s seat on the board of trustees after she was nominated to replace former OHA trustee Keola Lindsey, who resigned earlier this year.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
OHA: Akaka Keeps Her Seat In Oahu Race
Meanwhile, six of the 11 candidates for three at-large seats will advance to the November general election.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Newcomers Are Leading In Campaign Donations For OHA Elections. Will It Matter?
Sam King, who is running for an at-large seat on the board of trustees, has raised and spent the most money so far this year.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Danny De Gracia: A Blueprint For OHA To ‘Better’ The Lives Of Native Hawaiians
Native Hawaiians suffer disparities in education, housing, health care and overall outcomes. OHA needs to play a bigger role in fixing that.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii Lawmakers Propose Raising OHA’s Share Of Ceded Land Revenue
Updated: Senate Bill 2021 could go before the 51-member House for a full vote next week.