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Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ incumbent trustees retain seats in 2024 election

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs, a semi-autonomous state agency, is made up of nine elected officials who serve four-year terms.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs elect new leadership today

Addressing issues surrounding the Office of Hawaiian Affair’s share of the Public Land Trust revenue and the development of OHA’s lands at Kakaʻako Makai – recently renamed Hakuone – will be key areas of focus for the agency in the coming year. 

LETTER: Lava Disaster Could Worsen Hawai‘i Pension Crisis

The effect on the state’s economy of recent volcanic activity on Hawaii Island might last longer than many realize.

LETTER: Why Limit Airport Transportation Options?

“Hawai‘i took the long route to increasing consumer choice at its largest state airport, but it arrived there nevertheless, if only temporarily.”

DOI Governance Proposal Receives Mixed Reactions

One day after the DOI announced its Native Hawaiian governance proposal, questions about the validity of the proposal remain.