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OHA: Office of Hawaiian Affairs

ʻĪnaʻi Kokua: Gift Card Program

OHA to Launch ʻĪnaʻi Kōkua Gift Card Program for Native Hawaiian Households Recovering from March 2026 Kona Low Storm Damage

HONOLULU (June 3, 2026) — The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) will launch its ʻĪnaʻi Kōkua Gift Card Program on Friday, June 12, to support Native Hawaiian households recovering from damage caused by the March 2026 Kona low storm events….

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OHA Won’t Pursue TV Station Purchase

HONOLULU, Hawaiʻi (May 28,2026) — The Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) today voted against a proposal to fund due diligence concerning the potential purchase of local television station KITV Island News and KIKU TV. Following…

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Native Hawaiian Cultural Center is a Critical Investment in Hawaiʻi’s Future

Community-informed vision highlights need for a living space to sustain Hawaiian knowledge, support ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, and strengthen connections across generations HONOLULU (May 18, 2026) — The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) today received initial findings from a feasibility study for…

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OHA Disaster Assistance Program to provide up to $15,000 for Native Hawaiian families impacted by March 2026 floods

More than $1 million committed for recovery assistance; applications open Saturday, May 16 KAPOLEI, Hawaiʻi — Native Hawaiian families impacted by the March 2026 Kona Low storms and flooding will soon have access to direct financial assistance through a new…

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Conference Committee Approves Measure Releasing $55 Million to OHA

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs welcomes the recent action by the Conference Committee on SB903. As amended, the measure now advances to a final floor vote in the Hawaii State Legislature.

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OHA Delegation Concludes High-Level Washington, D.C. Engagement on Military-Leased Land

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA), led by Chair Kaialiʻi Kahele and Interim Administrator/CEO Summer Sylva, has successfully concluded a three-day strategic delegation mission to Washington, D.C., engaging senior Department of Defense civilian leadership and key members of Congress on the future of military-leased lands in Hawaiʻi.

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Statement of OHA Board Chairperson Kaialiʻi Kahele on the passing of Governor George Ariyoshi

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs extends its deepest condolences to the ʻohana of former Governor George Ariyoshi and to all who were touched by his lifetime of public service.

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OHA Launches Mahiʻai Micro Fund to Support Native Hawaiian Farmers

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) has launched the Mahiʻai Micro Fund Program, an initiative providing direct, flexible financial support to Native Hawaiian farmers across Hawaiʻi to help offset rising operational costs and strengthen agricultural enterprises.

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Office of Hawaiian Affairs Activates $3.96 Million in Disaster Aid to Support Communities Impacted by Severe Rains and Floods

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Board of Trustees has approved the activation of approximately $3.96 million in disaster aid to support Native Hawaiian households and communities impacted by the recent devastating floods and rains across the state.

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OHA Statement on Governor’s Military Lease Advisory Committee Announcement

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs acknowledges the Governor’s announcement and appreciates the invitation for our Administrator to participate in the Military Lease Advisory Committee.

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