Aloha nui kākou, It is an honor of a lifetime to serve our community through OHA. We strive to be worthy of our roles, to exceed your expectations, and to work tirelessly to fulfill a mission the people of Hawaiʻi…
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HONOLULU (July 6, 2026) – The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is seeking qualified Hawaiʻi nonprofit organizations to administer its FY27 Mālama Honua Home Improvement/Renovation Program Grant for Nonprofits (FY27 Mālama Honua Grant for Nonprofits), a home repair initiative designed…
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The Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) today voted to advance further evaluation and due diligence regarding a potential acquisition involving KITV and KIKU, recognizing the proposal as a rare and potentially transformational opportunity aligned with…
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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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(HONOLULU) June 17, 2026 — Forty-three Native Hawaiian high school students will be in Honolulu next week to take part in ʻAha ʻŌpio o OHA 2026, a week-long residential leadership, mock legislature and civic education program. The session opens Monday,…
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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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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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The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) plans to launch its Mālama Honua Disaster Fund (MHDF) on Friday, May 22.
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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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