![The Leader Of The Council For Native Hawaiian Advancement Reflects On A Year Since The Lahaina Fire](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2024/08/10171722/AP24220625223229-300x200.jpg)
The Leader Of The Council For Native Hawaiian Advancement Reflects On A Year Since The Lahaina Fire
The Associated Press spoke with Kuhio Lewis about how CNHA became a key player in the recovery from the Lahaina fire and what still worries him about Maui's long recovery.
![Former Congressman Wins Seat On OHA Board Of Trustees](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2022/12/21144423/Screen-Shot-2022-12-21-at-2.44.08-PM-400x220.png)
Former Congressman Wins Seat On OHA Board Of Trustees
UPDATED: Three seats on the Office of Hawaiian Affairs remain to be decided in November — Molokai, Kauai and the at-large seat.
![Native Hawaiians And Farmers Are Asking Why A Key Vacancy On State Water Board Is Going Unfilled](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2022/04/21191904/launiupoko6-400x267.jpg)
Native Hawaiians And Farmers Are Asking Why A Key Vacancy On State Water Board Is Going Unfilled
Gov. Green received a short list of candidates for the seat, reserved for a customary water expert, five months ago. Now, his administration says recent issues arose with some applicants.
![Court Ruling Could Have Major Impact On State Oversight Of The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2017/01/Chair-Rowena-Akana-gavels-out-400x260.jpg)
Court Ruling Could Have Major Impact On State Oversight Of The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs
Lawyers for OHA say the state does not have the authority to fine trustees for ethics violations. The Attorney General’s Office disagrees.
![OHA Wants To Take Over Hawaiian Royals’ Burial Site](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2022/12/01164805/Royal-Mausoleum-State-Monument-v5-400x267.jpg)
OHA Wants To Take Over Hawaiian Royals’ Burial Site
OHA officials are seeking a collaboration with the powerful Native Hawaiian trusts, whose ancestors are buried at Mauna Ala.
![Sandwich Isles Assets To Be Sold To Hawaiian Telcom](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2024/02/03103534/230201-dc-Federal-Court-7218-400x267.jpg)
Sandwich Isles Assets To Be Sold To Hawaiian Telcom
U.S. District Court Judge J. Michael Seabright rejected arguments from Sandwich Isles Communications and its parent company.
![Sandwich Isles Communications Broke The Law When It Cut Services To Hawaiian Homelands](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2024/06/17151216/240617-kf-PUC-SIC-Hearing-120-400x267.jpg)
Sandwich Isles Communications Broke The Law When It Cut Services To Hawaiian Homelands
The Public Utilities Commission must now decide how to remedy the situation.
![Maui Mayor Appoints New Directors For Housing, Oiwi Resources Departments](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2021/09/25164230/MCounty-Bldg-400x267.jpeg)
Maui Mayor Appoints New Directors For Housing, Oiwi Resources Departments
County voters passed ballot measures in November 2022 for the new departments to help with the housing crisis and ensure proper management of native resources.
![Sandwich Isles Cut Services To Hawaiian Homelands Despite Orders Not To](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2023/06/02143307/230602-dc-Buildings-5904-400x300.jpg)
Sandwich Isles Cut Services To Hawaiian Homelands Despite Orders Not To
Updated: State regulators are set to decide Monday what penalties, if any, the company should face.
![Native Hawaiian Midwives Are Asking A Judge To Uphold Their Birth Traditions](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2024/06/15115619/AP24163740225168-400x267.jpg)
Native Hawaiian Midwives Are Asking A Judge To Uphold Their Birth Traditions
They are contending state law aimed at ensuring the safety of women jeopardizes those long-held practices.