#Hawaiian Homes Commission
Firing called for Prince Kūhiō Plaza GM who stopped legendary Hawaiian entertainers for safety reasons
Legendary musician Melveen Leed and kumu hula Iwalani Walsh Tseu were at a craft fair at the Prince Kūhiō Plaza in Hilo giving an impromptu performance when the general manager asked them to leave, sparking some community outrage.
Kali Watson nominated to reprise leadership at Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
From 1995 to 1998, Watson coordinated the development of more than 3,100 residential lots on Hawaiian Home Land.
KOKO Clinic in Waimea step closer to relocating, expanding services for Native Hawaiians
The relocation would allow the clinic to expand its treatment rooms to provide primary care, psychiatry, psychology, women’s health, la‘au lapa‘au, lomilomi and acupuncture services.
Hawaiian Home Lands to offer revocable permits for three 100-acre parcels in Honomū
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands will offer revocable permits for three 100-acre parcels in Homonū as part of a pilot program.
Hawaiian Homes Commission Recognizes West Hawaiʻi Commissioner David Kaʻapu
The Hawaiian Homes Commission adopted Resolution No. 306 honoring Commissioner David Kaʻapu’s service to the beneficiary community at its Monday, June 20 regular meeting.
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 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.
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.
Gov. Ige Appoints Three Department Leaders
Jobie Masagatani and Scott Enright remain in their roles as leaders of the Board of Agriculture and Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, respectively.
Ishibashi Named to Hawaiian Homes Commission
Hawaii Island labor leader Wallace Ishibashi Jr. has been named to the state Hawaiian Homes Commission.
DHHL: New Funding Will Allow Greater Homestead Development
The Department of Hawaiian Homelands said its largest state appropriation ever will allow it to develop a greater number of leases for Hawaiians.
