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Events honor Prince Kūhiō throughout the month of March
A number of events this month honor Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole, a prince of the reigning House of Kalākaua in 1893 when the government of Queen Lili‘uokalani was overthrown. He later became a politician, and served as the Territory of Hawai‘i’s delegate to U.S....
Four months after release, 11 endangered ‘alalā are thriving in native forest
As monitoring continues, preparations are underway for additional releases
(HILO, HAWAI‘I) – You usually hear them before you see them. There’s no mistaking the loud and often synchronized cacophony of caws from 11 ‘alalā released into a Hawai‘i Island Natural Area Reserve (NAR) last fall....
Setting the Record Straight on OHA’s Spending
It’s time to set the record straight about the spending of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
Let’s be clear: OHA’s funding absolutely goes towards bettering the lives of Native Hawaiians.
Unfortunately, the media has distorted some of the basic findings of the recent state audit of...
2018: Year of the Hawaiian
In February, we witnessed an important milestone at Washington Place. Governor David Ige declared 2018 the Year of the Hawaiian, Ke Au Hawai‘i, in an event called Wewehiokalā.
The name of the event, translated to mean the crowning adornment that radiates like the sun, pays...
Poke Nūhou: News Briefs | March 2018
Waimea Ocean Film Festival on tour
Each January, the Waimea Ocean Film Festival presents more than 60 films on Hawai‘i Island, increasing understanding of the ocean environment and island culture through giant surf, marine life, international expeditions and ocean action and adventure.
This year, Matson is...
Navy’s Red Hill fuel tanks should be upgraded or removed
In January 2014, a leak in one of the underground storage tanks at the Navy’s Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility spilled an estimated 27,000 gallons of fuel. Groundwater monitoring detected a spike in levels of hydrocarbons in groundwater. In fact, the carcinogen benzene...
Alu Like provides employment and training support
Last May, Leinani Woods turned to Alu Like, Inc., for assistance as she pursues a career as a registered nurse.
Having done her research first, Woods arrived at Alu Like with a short-term goal of becoming a certified nursing assistant, and a longer-term plan to...
OHA Board Actions | March 2018
The following actions were taken by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees, and are summarized here. For more information on board actions, please see the complete meeting minutes posted online at www.oha.org/BOT
Motion to approve Action item BAE 18-02: Approval of nominees for...
The Battle of Nu‘uanu & its contributions to the History of Hawai‘i will be highlighted in 31st Annual ‘Experts’ Lecture Series
Two talks this month will complete an “Experts” lecture series on the Battle of Nu‘uanu and aspects of Hawaiian culture relating to military campaigns and culture.
All lectures are open to the public, free of charge, and take place from noon to 1 p.m. at...
Walk, run or ride to combat diabetes on March 17
The American Diabetes Association has combined two annual fundraising events this year, offering more ways to actively make a difference for the cause.
Together, the Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes and Tour de Cure events include a 5K walk/run and multiple cycling routes, followed...
State Audit of OHA is just the tip of the iceberg!
The recently-released state audit of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs is good news for beneficiaries because it is an important first step in holding OHA Trustees and the administration accountable for every dime we are entrusted with. But it's just the tip of the...
Nominate cultural treasures for June 11 honors
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is accepting nominations for Nā Mamo Makamae o ka Po‘e Hawai‘i, the agency’s second annual Living Treasures of the Hawaiian People program.
The program recognizes individuals and groups in Hawai‘i and on the continent who have contributed to the preservation...
Hoʻolaha Lehulehu | March 2018
Cultural Impact Assessment
ASM Affiliates is preparing a Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA) in support of HRS Chapter 343 Environmental Assessment of TMK: (3) 3-2-004:038 in Pīha Ahupuaʻa, North Hilo, District, Island of Hawaiʻi. We are seeking consultation with any community members that might have knowledge...
Making OHA Accountable: A Challenging Task
In light of the State Audit of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs that was published this past February, I wanted to share my mana‘o and the path for which I hope to see OHA pursue. First and foremost, the board is taking swift action...