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OHA Board to decide on emergency relief payments for Native Hawaiians amid government shutdown
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Board of Trustees will consider three options Thursday when it meets in Hilo to decide on a relief program to distribute more than $6.1 million in emergency funding to Native Hawaiian beneficiaries impacted by the federal government shutdown and delayed or reduced SNAP benefit assistance.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs names Summer Sylva new chief of staff for OHA Board of Trustees
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has appointed Summer Sylva as the new chief of staff for the OHA Board of Trustees. Sylva, an attorney and advocate for Native Hawaiian rights, brings extensive experience in governance, cultural stewardship and advocacy for Native Hawaiian rights to this role.
Hirono and Markey introduce Public Archives Resiliency Act to protect vital records from climate impacts
US Sens. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Ed Markey (D-MA) introduced the Public Archives Resiliency Act, legislation that would authorize grants to promote preservation, climate resilience, adaption, and continuity of vital government records and protect other records of historical or cultural significance.
Kaialiʻi Kahele elected OHA Board of Trustees chair
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees elected Trustee Kaialiʻi Kahele as board chair on Wednesday. Kahele succeeds Trustee Carmen “Hulu” Lindsey of Maui who has served as chair for the past four years. The board and administration recognized and thanked Lindsey for her service as board chair.
US Rep. Kahele’s congressional term ends; returning to Hawaiian Airlines
Congressman Kahele delivered more than $26 million dollars in community project federal funding to Hawaiʻi’s 2nd Congressional District to support nonprofits, county and state priority projects, and Federally Qualified Health Centers throughout Hawaiʻi.
Molokaʻi doctor and Native Hawaiian activist Noa Emmett Aluli remembered
Government leaders from around the state joined in mourning the recent passing of Dr. Noa Emmett Aluli, and recognizing his accomplishments.
Hawaiʻi congressional leaders thank service members on Veterans Day
Members of Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation thanked the US Armed forces for their service as the nation honors them on Veterans Day.
Maui Family Support Services gets continued funding with 5-year, $1M per year award
This five-year, $1 million per year award will allow the MFSS QCHK project to continue child care subsidy assistance to Native Hawaiian children and families on the islands of Maui, Moloka’i, and Lānaʻi.
Patsy Mink’s portrait unveiled in US Capitol on 50th anniversary of Title IX
The portrait of the late Congresswoman from Hawaiʻi, Patsy Mink, was unveiled today in the US Capitol during a ceremony to celebrate her legendary life and the 50th anniversary of her trailblazing legislation, Title IX.
President Biden signs law naming new VA clinic on Oʻahu after ‘dear friend’
President Joe Biden today signed into law legislation to name a new Veterans Administration clinic that is under construction on Oʻahu after the late former US Sen. Daniel Kahikina Akaka of Hawaiʻi.
Election, campaign line-up: Keiki Initiative forums with Mariano and Cayetano
To submit information on campaign fundraisers, endorsements, and community meet & greet events, send items to newsdesk@mauinow.com.
Kahele joins House colleagues in call to take action on gun violence prevention legislation
US Congressman Kaialiʻi Kahele joined 130 of his colleagues in the US House of Representatives to call on Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Majority Whip James Clyburn to take action now and deliver on gun safety legislation.
What’s been accomplished in phase 1 of Moloka’i tourism action plan?
The year one progress report for the Moloka‘i Destination Management Action Plan was recently published by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority.
Colleagues, friends mourn passing of former OHA Chair Colette Machado
Colleagues and friends are mourning the passing of former Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board Chair, Colette Machado.
Congressman Kaialiʻi Kahele makes official announcement of run for Hawaiʻi Governor
Surrounded by supporters, friends, and ʻohana at the Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island, US Congressman Kai Kahele made an official announcement that he has entered the 2022 race for Hawaiʻi governor.
Boil Water Advisory lifted for all areas of Upcountry, Maui
The Department of Water Supply reports a boil water advisory has been lifted for all areas of Upcountry, Maui, after consecutive days of negative water sample results for trace amounts of E. coli bacteria.
Rep. Kai Kahele visits Maui, giving ‘serious thought’ to run for governor
US Rep. Kaialiʻi Kahele continues making his rounds on Maui today as he updates various government and community organizations on issues pending before Congress.
$6 Million Grant Secured to Address Coffee Leaf Rust
Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation announced more than $6 million in funding to address Coffee Leaf Rust.
US Rep. Kai Kahele Tours Maui Economic Opportunity
US Representative Kai Kahele visit to Maui on Monday included a stop at the Maui Economic Opportunity offices in Wailuku, a stop with Space Force atop Haleakalā, and visits to Kahului Airport and Mayor Michael Victorino’s office. He mentioned that the visits were part of his preparations for the next budget appropriations.
President Biden Awards Federal Funds to Maui County for March Flooding
President Joe Biden Jr. has approved federal disaster assistance for Maui County following the severe storms, flooding and landslides that occurred from March 8 to 18, 2021. His presidential disaster declaration will provide 75 percent federal funding for approximately $8 million in infrastructure damage sustained by the County of Maui.
