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OHA receives 2018 Native Hawaiian Housing Award

WAIKĪKĪ (Oct. 9, 2018) – The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) today received the 2018 Native Hawaiian Housing Award at the 17th Annual Native Hawaiian Convention, hosted by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) at the Waikīkī Prince Hotel. OHA was recognized for its long-term commitment to addressing the housing needs of the Native Hawaiian community. The award was accepted by OHA Chair Colette Machado. “One of the highest priorities for our beneficiaries is to be able to live and raise their ‘ohana in our kulāiwi (homeland),” said OHA Chair Machado. “Unfortunately, this is becoming increasingly difficult as the cost…