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OHA Challenges Constitutionality Of New Mauna Kea Oversight Authority David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022

OHA Challenges Constitutionality Of New Mauna Kea Oversight Authority

A lawsuit is the latest salvo in a yearslong legal battle over future of the Big Island mountain.

Jonathan Okamura: Asian Settler Colonialism Explains Why OHA Should Be Allowed To Develop Kakaako Makai Office of Hawaiian Affairs

Jonathan Okamura: Asian Settler Colonialism Explains Why OHA Should Be Allowed To Develop Kakaako Makai

The concept highlights the subjugation of Native Hawaiians, of which the Hakuone dispute is just the most recent of numerous examples over the decades.

Denby Fawcett: OHA’s Plan To Build High-Rises At Kakaako Makai Stalls In The Senate Office of Hawaiian Affairs

Denby Fawcett: OHA’s Plan To Build High-Rises At Kakaako Makai Stalls In The Senate

Critics of the development worried about environmental effects, among other concerns.

Denby Fawcett: OHA Gets Emotional In Campaign To Build High Rises In Kakaako Makai David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022

Denby Fawcett: OHA Gets Emotional In Campaign To Build High Rises In Kakaako Makai

The agency says it is a matter of Hawaiian rights. Opponents say the land must be protected.

Does The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs Need To Be More Representative? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Does The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs Need To Be More Representative?

A pair of bills would change the way OHA trustees are elected, but there are concerns they would violate constitutional rights.

OHA: Carmen Hulu Lindsey Will Remain Chair Of Board Of Trustees Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

OHA: Carmen Hulu Lindsey Will Remain Chair Of Board Of Trustees

The board also voted for Mililani Trask to serve as vice chair in its first meeting since the Nov. 8 election.
OHA Vows Accountability After Audit Finds Evidence Of ‘Fraud, Waste And Abuse’ Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

OHA Vows Accountability After Audit Finds Evidence Of ‘Fraud, Waste And Abuse’

The Office of Hawaiians Affairs said it likely will hand over the findings to state and federal agencies to determine if a criminal investigation is warranted.
OHA: Trask, Galuteria Win In Hawaii Island And At-Large Races Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

OHA: Trask, Galuteria Win In Hawaii Island And At-Large Races

The win secures Mililani Trask's seat on the board of trustees after she was nominated to replace former OHA trustee Keola Lindsey, who resigned earlier this year.