Most Native Hawaiians today live between two worlds: the lāhui and the United States of America. There is no denying that the relationship between Hawaiʻi and the United States has been fraught with tension and conflict.

Kapolei, Oʻahu: Lunalilo Young Wilcox Sr., 64, of Kapolei, passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by loved ones, his son, Oiakeʻewe, faithfully by his side.

For many Hawaiʻi families who live in communities near or adjacent to military bases, the sounds of war and the byproducts of military training activities are woven into daily life.

As elected trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA), we are entrusted with a profound responsibility: to serve our beneficiaries and represent the interests of the lāhui with integrity, respect, and professionalism.

Wēlina mai ke aloha i ka ʻāina. In March, my appointment as the incoming Dean of Hawaiʻinuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge (HSHK) was finalized.

The Marketplace - July 2026 Issue of Ka Wai Ola

The recent discussion surrounding the potential acquisition of KITV Island News and KIKU TV by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) has generated significant public interest.

From June 24 through the end of July, the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), the world’s largest multinational training exercise, will conduct war games on Hawaiʻi’s land, in its surrounding oceans, and across its skies.

Growing up in Olympia, Washington, during the days of grunge and riot grrrl (a 1990s underground feminist punk movement), Peoples recognized that she stood out from the homogeneity of the local Caucasian community.

NaHHA is proud to share an article from our Lamakū Hoʻokipa – Beacons of Hospitality – who exemplify the value of mālama and are making meaningful impacts as contributing members of the Native Hawaiian community.

Public Notice | July 2026 Issue of Ka Wai Ola

Family Reunions - July 2026 Issue of Ka Wai Ola

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) has selected Leslie P. Chinn as its new Director of Human Resources, bringing to the organization nearly two decades of experience in employment law, employee and labor relations, human resources administration, and public-sector leadership.

Later this month, registered Hawaiʻi voters will begin receiving their mail-in ballots, and we strongly encourage all residents who can vote, to vote.

A famous moʻolelo of Kūpeke speaks of the kupua heʻe (supernatural octopus) who watches over Kūpeke Loko Iʻa (fishpond).

On June 15, key provisions within the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was passed by the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee.

I heard a portion of the discussion on the “Future of Kalaupapa” on PBS’s KĀKOU: Hawaiʻi’s Townhall on May 28, 2026.

When Hōkūleʻa arrived in Papeʻete, Tahiti, 50 years ago no one could have fully predicted the impact that this achievement would have – not only on Hawaiʻi, but on all of the peoples of Moananuiākea.

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs traveled to the nation’s capital carrying a message grounded not in politics or ideology, but in trust responsibility and meaningful engagement.

Throughout the 2026 legislative session, Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) staff reviewed hundreds of bills to identify measures that would meaningfully advance the interests of the agency and its beneficiaries, while also working diligently to oppose legislation that could weaken longstanding protections for Native Hawaiian rights.