Nov 14, 2025 — 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. OHA’s role in this group will be to continue examining legally and…
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HONOLULU (Nov 13, 2025) — The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Board of Trustees today approved a response to the ongoing military land-lease and funding negotiations between the state and federal governments. The plan calls for OHA to hold community…
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Office of Hawaiian Affairs Trustee John Waiheʻe IV has been appointed Interim Chairperson of the OHA Committee on Budget and Finance. Board Chair Kaialiʻi Kahele made the appointment today after accepting the resignation from the position by Trustee Luana Alapa….
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KAILUA-KONA, HAWAI‘I — October 14, 2025 — In a historic and unprecedented move, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) will convene its Standing Committee and Board of Trustees meetings as part of this year’s Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs (AOHCC)…
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The Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees stands in unwavering solidarity with Kamehameha Schools and its enduring mission to uplift Native Hawaiians through education grounded in Hawaiian values, identity, and ʻāina-based stewardship. The recent campaign launched by an organization…
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The Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ (OHA) biennium budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 takes effect today, marking a major milestone in the agency’s commitment to strengthening programs and services for Native Hawaiian communities, while also investing in its workforce.
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The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Board of Trustees today approved the immediate withdrawal of its two longstanding lawsuits concerning Maunakea, marking a pivotal shift towards collaborative stewardship and cultural preservation of the sacred mountain.
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The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is proud to announce the appointment of Summer Lee Haunani Sylva as the Chief of Staff for the OHA Board of Trustees.
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HONOLULU (Jan. 9, 2025) – The Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustees elected in 2024 were inducted into their terms of office at an investiture ceremony held today at Central Union Church in Honolulu. The event honored the election of trustee…
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Support for traditional healing practices, training for navigators involved in traditional Polynesian voyaging, business education for entrepreneurs, assistance for vulnerable populations and funding for neighborhood watch initiatives on homestead lands are just some of the projects that will be advanced thanks to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Grants Program.
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