#Hawaiian Affairs
Machado Selected as New Chair of OHA Trustees
Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi Trustee Colette Y. Machado was selected as the new chair of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees today.
Ing Seeks AG Opinion on Fishing Vessel Controversy
Representative Kaniela Ing of Maui today sent a letter to Attorney General Douglas Chin requesting an opinion on the alleged unfair labor and business practices conducted outside Piers 17 and 38 at Honolulu Harbor. Representative Ing, who is the Chairperson of the House Committee on Ocean, Marine Resources, and Hawaiian Affairs said, “I am extremely alarmed by recent […]
Kanaka Village Proposed as Pilot project for Homeless
A pilot program is being proposed that seeks the establishment of a kanaka village for homeless.
Hawaiian Affairs Committee advances Bingo Legislation
A bill that would legalize bingo on Hawaiian Homelands has passed out of the HAW Committee.
OHA hosts Molokai meeting on Wednesday August 18
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs will host a public meeting on Molokai on Wednesday, August 18, 2010. The neighborhood meeting is among a series held once a year in various communities across the state. They are designed to provide information on OHA’s latest programs and activities, and to hear back from OHA beneficiaries. The Molokai […]
Maui ballot includes 3 uncontested races and crowded contests to fill vacancies
By Wendy Osher In a ballot that is filled with 11 mayoral candidates, three Maui council members and Maui’s OHA representative will return to office without a single challenger. Council Members Joe Pontanilla of Kahului, Gladys Baisa of Upcountry Maui, and Danny Mateo of Molokai are uncontested in the September Primary election. Maui’s Trustee for […]
Appeal filed in water decision over Na Wai Eha
Two Maui community groups today appealed the state Water Commission’s decision on in-stream flow standards at Nä Wai ‘Ehä, or “The Four Great Waters” of Waihe‘e River and Waiehu, ‘Ïao, and Waikapü Streams in West Maui. The groups say the 12.5 million gallons per day (mgd) of water restored, is less than what they had […]
Agreement reached on Akaka Bill
An agreement has been reached on the Akaka Bill, also known as the Native Hawaiian government Reorganization Act (NHGRA). Today U.S. Senators Daniel K. Akaka and Daniel K. Inouye announced that they have reached an agreement with Governor Linda Lingle that will secure the Governor’s full support for the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act. Senator […]
OHA files petition on ceded land revenues with the Hawai‘i Supreme Court
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) filed a petition today urging the Hawaii State Supreme Court to require legislation on past due public land trust revenue claims for ceded lands. OHA is requesting that the court require the state to enact legislation on past due public land trust revenue claims during the 2011 session. “As […]
Maui Halau takes top honors at Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
By Wendy Osher Maui Halau Ke’alaokamaile under the direction of Kumu Hula Keali’i Reichel swept the wahine hula titles at the weekend Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo. The 47th Annual event included a solo competition and men’s and women’s divisions for traditional and modern hula. Eighteen women from the halau performed He Mele Inoa No […]
