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Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority Board accepts retirement of executive director

The Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority (MKSOA) Board accepted the retirement of Executive Director John De Fries, effective July 31, 2026, and expressed its appreciation for his leadership in helping establish the Authority during its formative years.

Governor’s military land advisory committee announced amid condemnation threat; statewide infrastructure funding eyed

Gov. Josh Green announced Thursday a new advisory committee to guide discussions with the US Army concerning state-leased lands on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island. With the leases set to expire in 2029, the announcement comes as the federal government signals it may pursue condemnation for the continued use of the training lands. The possibility of lands condemnation […]

OHA withdraws Maunakea litigation

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Board of Trustees today approved the immediate withdrawal of its two longstanding lawsuits concerning Maunakea, marking a pivotal shift towards collaborative stewardship and cultural preservation of the sacred mountain.

Hawaiʻi House Speaker Saiki Names Mauna Kea Working Group Members

Hawaiʻi House Speaker Scott K. Saiki today selected Rep. Mark M. Nakashima to serve as chair of the new Mauna Kea Working group and Saiki announced the other 14 members.