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Maʻo Hawaiʻi: He Huikau no nā Maʻo
Cotton. These days, many are striving to forsake “plastic” clothing; that made of byproducts of petroleum and other chemical processes, including polyesters.
Kalanianaʻole Development: It’s About Building Our Future
When Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole began serving as a delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1903, the Hawaiian nation was in peril.
Nā Hale o Ruta Keʻelikōlani
Ua hanohano ʻo Keōua Hale ma Kaʻaʻōpua, Honolulu ke ‘ike aku. Ua kūkulu ʻia kēlā hale aliʻi no Ruta Keʻelikōlani ma kāhi o ke kula waena i kapa hou ʻia ma kona inoa ʻo ia ʻo Princess Ruth Keʻelikōlani Middle School ma 1302 Alanui Mōʻīwahine ʻEma.
SB 268 (Relating to Island Burial Councils): A Critical Step Toward Asserting Ea
Aloha mai kākou,
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) continues to champion the rights of Native Hawaiians, and Senate Bill 268 represents a significant step...
OHA’s Workforce Housing Initiative in Kakaʻako Makai
The struggle for affordable and accessible housing in Hawaiʻi has been ongoing, particularly for Native Hawaiians facing systemic barriers to homeownership and rental stability.
The “State of Housing” in Hawaiʻi
In May, the newest edition of the “Hawaiʻi Housing Factbook,” a housing report published by the Economic Research Organization at the University of Hawaiʻi (UHERO), will be released.
The Homes of Ruth Keʻelikōkalani
Keōua Hale was glorious to behold as it stood on the grounds of Kaʻaʻōpua, Honolulu.
Kalima Lawsuit Settlement Update: March 2025
Probate Special Master Emily Kawashima and Probate Special Counsel Scott Suzuki continue to carry out the court-approved Probate Plan, which entails petitioning the Probate Court to seek instructions about disbursing settlement payments to the heirs and devisees of Deceased Class Members.
Public Notice | March 2025
On behalf of WSP USA, Inc., ASM Affiliates is preparing a Cultural Impact Assessment to inform an HRS, Chapter 343 Environmental Assessment being prepared for the Proposed Farrington Highway Widening project.
Proposed Landfill Site is on Ag-Zoned Land Above an Aquifer
Twenty miles from Honolulu, on Oʻahu’s cool central plain, the former plantation town of Wahiawā – best known for its fertile agricultural land – recently gained the dubious distinction as the site selected by the City & County of Honolulu for a new landfill.
Wai: The Foundation of Health and Justice
Water, or wai, is the foundation of health and wellbeing. It is recognized as a fundamental human right, meant to be sufficient, safe, acceptable, accessible, and affordable for personal and domestic use.
Stand Tall for Charter Schools Funding
Our charter schools are more than just places of learning – they are sanctuaries where our keiki reconnect with their roots, embrace mālama ʻāina, and strengthen their identity as Native Hawaiians.
E Aʻo Pū Kākou e Pili ana i nā Manu
Hawaiʻi is home to an incredible variety of birds, from the vibrant honeycreepers of upland forests to migrating shorebirds who visit our inviting coastlines.
Field Experience in Kahaluʻu
Last month, students from the Planning 310 “Introduction to Planning” course at UH Mānoa traveled to Kona, Hawaiʻi Island, for a field experience.
NHCC 2024 Survey Offers Insights
The Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce (NHCC) conducted its Q4 and Year-End 2024 Economic Survey to assess business sentiment, workforce challenges, access to capital, and AI adoption among its members.
A Hawaiian Philosophical Practice
Aloha kākou e nā hoa makamaka. Howzit Gang. We happened to be at Kūʻīlioloa Heiau in Waiʻanae the other week when we came upon a rock that had a lot of different types of limu (seaweed) growing on it.
Makaliʻi’s 30th Birthday – A Look Back and a Look Forward
Thirty years ago, the Hawaiʻi Island voyaging canoe Makaliʻi launched from Kawaihae.
E NHLC, how can I obtain government records about a project that affects my community?
Access to public records is essential to holding government officials accountable and protecting the interests of the public, including those related to ʻāina and traditional and customary practices.