The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) acknowledges the passage in the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee of key provisions within the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that address the future of military-leased lands in Hawaiʻi, including lands…
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June 12, 2026 — “The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) remains committed to protecting Papahānaumokuākea as a puʻuhonua where native species, ecosystems, and cultural practices can recover and thrive,” said OHA Board Chair Kaialiʻi Kahele. “In supporting the expansion of…
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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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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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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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The people of Hawaiʻi and in particular Native Hawaiians deserve a future that honors ʻāina, respects the law, and upholds genuine consultation with its communities.
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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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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.
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A team representing the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) and Hui Iwi Kuamoʻo is on its way back to Hawaiʻi after receiving iwi kūpuna (ancestral remains) in formal ceremonies this week from the National Museums of Northern Ireland – Ulster Museum (NMNI Ulster).
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In a major victory for community members, descendants, and Native Hawaiian advocates, the Hawaiʻi Department of Health has issued a Stop Work Order for the Individual Wastewater System (IWS) project at 4400 Oneone Road, which resulted in the disturbance of multiple human burials.
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