#Hawaiian Home Lands
Emergency rent, utility help available for Native Hawaiian families impacted by wildfires on Maui, Big Island in 2023
“This assistance provides more than just financial relief — it offers stability and hope as families begin to rebuild their lives and move forward toward a brighter future.” — Dustin Kaleiopu, community care navigator for Kākoʻo Maui Programs by The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement
County Council postpones decision on funding bill for Puna Makai Alternate Route Study
There is no infrastructure work planned at this time. Bill 107 only would put funds into the County budget for the study, which would be conducted to find an alternate route in and out of Puna to Hilo below Highway 130.
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.
U.S. Rep. Kahele introduces Hawaiian Home Lands Preservation Act
U.S. Rep. Kai Kahele said his introduced bill is critical legislation for the preservation, protection, and restoration of the sovereign rights of native Hawaiian people.
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.
Ige Signs Historic Funding Bill for Hawaiian Home Lands
Gov. David Ige today, Friday, July 11, signed into law the most consequential allocation of funding for the implementation of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, in its 100-year history.
Unpermitted Campers & Unauthorized Structures Removed From DHHL Lands on Kaua‘i
Unpermitted campers and unauthorized structures were removed from DHHL properties in Anahola, Kaua‘i, on Aug. 21, 2019.
Aila Jr. Appointed Interim Chair of Hawaiian Homes Commission/DHHL Director
Gov. David Ige has appointed William J. Aila Jr. as interim chairman of the Hawaiian Homes Commission/director of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
