#crown lands
Statement: OHA Chair Calls HB499 “Damaging Law to Native Hawaiian Rights”
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Chair, Carmen “Hulu” Lindsey issued a statement today on House Bill 499, relating to lease extensions on public land. The measure would authorize the Board of Land and Natural Resources to extend certain leases of public lands for commercial, industrial, resort, mixed-use or government use upon approval of a proposed development […]
Proposed Resolution Urges Mayor to Grant Water and Sewer Credits to DHHL Lots in Lahaina
Councilmember Tamara Paltin has introduced a resolution for Friday’s council meeting, urging Mayor Michael Victorino to grant water and sewer credits to the Department of Hawaiian Homelands for homestead and agricultural lots in Lahaina.
Joint Statement Issued on Jurisdiction of Maunakea Access Road
“DOT has control and jurisdiction over all state highways and Maunakea Access Road is designated to DOT’s State Highway System as Route 210. This includes any portions of the road that cross over DHHL land,” according to the statement.
Maui Councilmember Paltin Issues “Urgent Appeal” for Stand Down on TMT
Maui County Councilmember Tamara Paltin is asking University of Hawaiʻi President David Lassner to put a hold on moving forward with the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope planned for the summit of Maunakea.
Crown Lands Settlement Signed into Law
The settlement represents nearly three decades of work towards an agreement. It conveys contiguous and adjacent parcels in Kaka’ako Makai valued at $200 million to OHA to help in resolving the dispute over past due revenues. The parcels include Fisherman’s Wharf.
Abercrombie to Sign Ceded Lands Settlement Bill
The bill signing ceremony will take place at Washington Place, home of Hawai’i’s last reigning monarch Queen Liliu’okalani.
OHA Settlement Community Meeting on Maui, Dec. 2
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs will host a community meeting on Maui this Friday, December 2, from 5-7 p.m. at Maui Waena, to discuss the recently announced Ceded Lands Settlement Proposal.
Ceded Lands Settlement Proposal Includes Kaka‘ako Parcel
The state is in discussions with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs over a proposed $200 million ceded lands settlement.
APOLOGY RESOLUTION CANNOT HALT SELL OF CROWN LANDS
The Supreme Court issued a ruling in a ceded lands case that overturns an earlier decision that had favored of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. According to the court opinion, a congressional resolution that apologized for the US role in the overthrow of the kingdom of Hawaii, was not intended to serve as a settlement […]
