OHA

"...Native Hawaiians still lack parity with other Native Americans in many federal programs and policies....”

" ... Senator Moriwaki and I will attempt to work with OHA to explore alternatives to developing Kakaʻako Makai ...." 

... a working group to include seven (7) members who are Native Hawaiian to be nominated by Native Hawaiian groups, organizations, or communities to be appointed by the Speaker of the House ....

... Applications are being solicited from nonprofit organizations that administer community-based projects designed to strengthen Hawaiian beneficiaries, families, and communities ....  

... virtually no development has taken place on this valuable property since OHA acquired it ....

... delivering loan capital to small businesses having difficulty with access to financing ....

... Sen. Schatz opened today’s hearing by stating that one of his goals as chairman is to bring Native Hawaiian issues and priorities to the forefront ....

... If So, Millions More Hawaiian Beneficiary Dollars Will Be Squandered ....

... The anticipated grant start date is June 1, 2021, and the grant award period is for one year. ....

... The Working Group’s questions about the lawsuit filed by OHA against me and the office – a lawsuit that is ongoing – are also wholly inappropriate and can only help OHA in the litigation .... 

... They Only Had To Look At OHA To See What A Failure It Would Be ....

... two of an anticipated seven grant solicitations scheduled to be released by March 1, 2021 ....

"... Similar ideas have been previously proposed in the legislature in past years with no result. This has created uncertainty and concern amongst the existing observatories and their national and international non-profit owners/sponsors regarding matters critical to their futures ...."

... Package Deal?  Saiki, Hanabusa Launch Attack on State Auditor to Save OHA’s Dirty Secrets ....

... Davis Price was admitted to Kaiser Hospital Emergency Room for evaluation. He was diagnosed with two broken ribs, and multiple contusions ....

... A survey commissioned by the agency in 2015 found that the public regarded OHA as the least favorable of the major Hawaiian-serving organizations ....

... According to Laeha’s suit he was suspended by OHA’s then-CEO Kamanao Crabbe one day before he was set to reveal OHA’s real budget and "corrupt and unlawful practices" to Legislators ....

... OHA CEO statement expresses concern on State protection of iwi kupuna ....

... OHA’s budget bill requests $3,037,879 in state general fund appropriations each fiscal year ....

...“We will rely on the advisory opinion of the auditor in making corrective changes. If OHA’s in-house policies do not conform to our obligations as a state agency, then we should create policies that do.”....

... Maintaining the decades-long partnership between OHA and the state to fund programs ....

... As I enter my second term, I recommit myself to a three-fold vision that guided my first term ....

... Kawailoa Pursues Bill to Engage in Economic Enterprise ....

... This is all about OHA’s plan to develop Kakaako Makai ....

"... 2033, the expiration of the existing state lease .... "

... OHA Chair Hulu Lindsey announced today her selection of Native Hawaiian attorney and administrator Colin Kippen as OHA Board Chief of Staff. He will start on Jan. 4 ....

... Where This Good News Is Coming From May Surprise You ....

"...It has taken a monumental effort to ensure that I can continue to bring integrity and effectiveness to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs...."

...The state Office of Elections has yet to certify the at-large OHA trustee race. Incumbent Trustee Keliʻi Akina’s victory in that election is currently being challenged in the Hawaiʻi State Supreme Court....

... reports are the result of an online survey administered in June 2020 by the Native Hawaiian COVID-19 Research Hui ....

...Meet OHA’s new Molokai Trustee....

"...it is about power...." --  Brendon Lee

... 1,262 checks totaling $21,085,583.58 ....

...The net result: Keep the cash flowing to the usual insiders....

...OHA touts NHPI Collective -- but completely different group gets funding from NIH, announced by UH JABSOM and Schatz’ office....

...Harry Kim won’t be mayor much longer....  

...what does it take to get OHA to comply with an Open Records request....

... The election results are in ....

...I am voting for Keli'i Akina because he has consistently been an advocate for accountability and transparency at OHA....

..."What they're talking about now is not to justify it, but to present a vision of what it would look like if it happened."....

... YES To Those Who Stand For Truth & Transparency ....

... Reelect Keli’i Akina for OHA at-Large Seat ... Elect Luana Alapa for Molokai-residential OHA Seat ....

...Hawaiʻi’s DVAC saw a 46 percent increase in contacts between March and October 2020, indicating a rise in the need for domestic violence services....

... Keli'i Akina is OHA’s Only Watch Dog & He’s Helped Stop Corruption ....

... Because OHA get plans for Mauna Kea .... 

"... the ones who are punished the most for allegations of OHA misdoing is the community ...."

...An accounting firm can’t arrest people, throw them in jail, or otherwise find that they have committed illegal activity....

... “Having two disparate points of view is ultimately the way of finding a more creative solution. What I hope ultimately is having a better collaboration between the scientific community and the native Hawaiians will help us arrive at a solution that's right for all of humanity.” ....

... The group will make recommendations to the board ....

"... With all that is needed in the Lahui we should not IMO simplify a candidate's worth for our Lahui based on his/her stance on a single issue ...."