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'Apelila 2009
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BLNR accepts Mauna Kea plan,
with reservations
After two days of strong public testimony in both directions, the Board of Land and Natural Resources voted to accept a controversial plan to manage Mauna Kea, with a few conditions. But six parties requested a contested case hearing. It could be a while before the MKCMP Plan takes effect – if ever.
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Nā koa lua on History Channel |
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Deadly, yet healing. Bone-breaking, yet graceful. Such is the nature of the Hawaiian martial art of lua – which after centuries of underground training is about to go national in an episode of "Warriors," set to air on the History Channel. - READ MORE > |
OHA, lawmakers see opportunity in U.S. Supreme Court decision
Hawai'i will decide the fate of former Hawaiian Kingdom lands now that the U.S. Supreme Court sent the ceded lands case back to the Hawai'i Supreme Court – sparking statements of optimism by some, but "frightening" by others the possibility that ceded land sales could proceed soon. - READ MORE >
- Over 50 Hawaiian artists exhibit
- Native language revitalization
efforts learn from Hawai'i - Art program helps teens polish
talent and work ethic - Fundraiser to support
He'eia Fishpond work - Charting an economic
future for the nation - Financial literacy with native
twist takes off with teens - 2009 HARA Lifetime
Achievement Awards - PUKE 'ŌIWI: Short story collection beams up local style
- MELE 'AILANA: Surf and Song
- KŪKĀKŪKĀ:
- Nū Hou - News Briefs
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READ MORE >State senators unanimously approved slashing the entire $3 million in general funds to OHA for each of the next two years. The proposed cuts would affect OHA personnel, advocacy and service programs, as well as programs through Alu Like, Native Hawaiian Legal Corp., and Nā Pua No'eau, which receive funding from OHA. |
Miss Hawai'i USA 2009 |
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Aureana Kamali'io'iwalani Kim Len Tseu competed for the Miss Aloha Hula title at last year's Merrie Monarch Festival. Miss Hawai'i USA 2009 says, "After preparing for Miss Aloha Hula, Miss Hawai'i USA was a walk in the park." - READ MORE > |
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