Native Hawaiian

Native Hawaiian professors Maile Arvin and David Aiona Chang co-author a letter opposing the closure of National Archives at San Francisco.

Hawaiʻi Island Mayor Kimo Alameda shares recovery updates after Hurricane Lala devastated areas like the Nāʻālehu Cemetery; The Center for Oral History at UH Mānoa plans new projects after receiving over half a million dollars in new funding.

Hoʻola Na Pua, an organization committed to preventing sex trafficking, appoints a new CEO; University of Murcia archaeologist Miguel Valério studies different lunar calendars from across the Pacific Islands.

What began with a group chat among Native Hawaiian wāhine in December 2025 quickly grew into an online community that connects readers across oceans through the ʻŌiwi Book Club.

The 30th Rim of the Pacific, or RIMPAC exercise, ended last week, but many Hawaiʻi residents are still protesting the presence of the international military exercise in the state.

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees is looking for a new CEO. The announcement comes amid an ongoing lawsuit between the board and its former chief executive officer, Stacey Ferreira, who's been on administrative leave since last year.

The Polynesian Voyaging Society announced Wednesday the change of plans for the Moananuiākea Voyage is because of strong El Niño conditions, and the voyage will be extended for another year.

Community members and activists gather to celebrate Hawaiian sovereignty on La Hoʻihoʻi Ea, or Sovereignty Restoration Day

The Conversation takes a look through the archives to curate a list of local literature to add to your library.

Aunty Muriel “Puni” Ioane's ancestors lies at the Makua Protestant Cemetery. Ioane is a direct lineal descendant of Mākua, and has been unable to visit the gravesites for more than two decades.