#civic engagement
Televised candidate forums planned by Office of Hawaiian Affairs for 2026 trustee election
The forums are designed to provide voters and agency beneficiaries an opportunity to hear directly from candidates about issues, their priorities and the visions they would bring to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs governing board.
Native Hawaiian turnout for elections is low. Two college students created resource to bolster voting
An interactive resource aims to inform Native Hawaiians about the history of civic engagement in the Hawaiian Kingdom and connect it to modern voter registration.
2 significant collections donated to America250 by Hawaiʻi State Archives
The contributions to the nationwide initiative are 111 World War II letters corresponding with Lt. Col. Farrant L. Turner, first commanding officer of the historic U.S. Army 100th Infantry Battalion, and 28 photos memorializing Hawaiʻi’s role in the famous 1965 Selma to Montgomery March led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs expands civic engagement efforts for 2026 elections
Office plans statewide congressional debate and trustee candidate forums.
Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi launches program to build next generation of civic leaders
Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi is launching “Girls in Policy,” a new, innovative program designed to strengthen girls’ civic engagement, leadership and advocacy skills during the 2026 Hawaiʻi Legislative Session.
‘The beginning of our new era’: Native Hawaiian students Walk to the Box to vote ahead of 2024 Hawai’i primaries
The event is part of Our Kaiāulu Votes, an initiative aimed at inspiring Native Hawaiians to get involved in the civic process to make their voices heard — especially youth — and encourage others to do the same.
Hawaiʻi County seeks people to fill critical posts on boards, commissions
Applicants should possess a solid commitment to community, relevant expertise for the board or commission on which they want to serve and a willingness to dedicate their time to public service.
