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AT&T to distribute Wi-Fi hotspots to eligible lessees on Hawaiian Home Lands in Waimea
Hotspot distribution will take place at the DHHL Waimea District Office located at 64-756 Māmalahoa Highway.
Private telecommunication service to Department of Hawaiian Homelands ends June 1
The private company, which is facing foreclosure by the federal government due to nonpayment of a major loan, sent an email to customers on Thursday announcing it would be ending its service.
Department of Hawaiian Homelands lessees face telecommunication disruption
The private company required to provide reliable telecommunication services is facing foreclosure due to nonpayment of a major loan.
Big Island woman takes on new role within Office of Hawaiian Affairs
The Big Island woman will oversee OHA’s Beneficiary Services division.
Feral cattle, pigs exacerbate spread of Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death on Hawai‘i Island
According to UH researchers, the animals damage healthy trees by digging up roots and stripping off bark.
Sweat equity helps Big Island family afford Habitat for Humanity home on Hawaiian Home Lands lot
All the sweat equity has been worth it. Pauahi Kalai, 48, and her family are months away from moving into their new Habitat for Humanity home in Kawaihae on a lot provided by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
Unexploded munitions cleared on some of Waimea homestead lands, paving way for new homes
On May 23, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held its first Waikōloa Maneuver Area’s Restoration Advisory Board meeting of the year and had good news that no munitions were found in the Puʻukapu development project area.
U.S. Air Force returns 363 acres on Molokaʻi to Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
More than 363 acres is being returned to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on the island of Molokaʻi as the US Air Force moves to “right-size” its footprint.
Construction to begin on 100,000-gallon water storage tank for homestead lots in Kaʻū
The project ultimately will connect Pastoral homestead lots awarded to native Hawaiians in the mid-1980s to Hawai’i County water service.
What’s the plan for $600 million to reduce waitlist for Hawaiian homestead lands?
The Association of Hawaiians for Homestead Lands, a federal office of the U.S. Department of the Interior, is hosting a virtual national briefing about the beneficiary $600 million spending plan for Act 279 on Dec. 21.
‘Banner Year’: State Legislature Approves More Than $1B For Native Hawaiian Programs
The 2022 state legislative session wrapped up Thursday, May 5, but not before lawmakers infused more than $1 billion into projects and initiatives that will benefit Native Hawaiians.
Comment Period Opens on Hawai‘i Gaming Proposal
DHHL on Thursday opened the public comment period for beneficiaries.
Hawaiian Homelands Announces $1 Million in Grant Availability
The department has allocated $500,000 to support COVID-19 relief efforts within the native Hawaiian community and $500,000 toward Regional Plan Priority projects on the homelands.
DHHL Sends 13 Legislative Proposals to Governor
The request for legislative proposals went public in July.
DHHL to Send Out Beneficiary Survey Friday
The data generated will be used to develop homestead programs and services, and enable DHHL to secure funding for native Hawaiians
DHHL Extends Rental Assistance Program
Since its inception through Aug. 9, 2020, the program has assisted 63 native Hawaiians currently on the DHHL Applicant Waiting List and three UI Lessees. In total, the households have included 136 adults and 101 minors.
DHHL Applies For Broadband Services
The spectrum available in the Rural Tribal Priority Window is a portion of the 2.5 GHz band.
DHHL Expands Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The program now includes Undivided Interest (UI) lessees who have lost income or their job as a result of COVID-19.
DHHL Offers Emergency Rental Assistance
HHC has approved the establishment of the DHHL COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
Loan Forbearance for DHHL Mortgages Available
Lessees or borrowers who may need additional time beyond the six-month allotment can request relief from the Department and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
