Native Hawaiian

Peter Apo, a former state representative and Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustee, recently published a new book titled, “For the Record.” It's a collection of articles he’s written for Honolulu Civil Beat and the OHA publication Ka Wai Ola over the past 10 years.

Molokaʻi will once again host the world championships of paddling this weekend. The men’s event, the Molokaʻi Hoe, is a grueling 41-mile race across the Kaiwi Channel to O’ahu. It follows the Nā Wāhine O Ke Kai women's race. As HPRʻs Catherine Cluett Pactol reports from Molokaʻi, while the history of the races is a bit different, they both share a rich cultural tradition.

The U.S. has pledged to protect 30% of its marine waters by 2030. In a recent Climate Week panel, former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry expressed support for the proposal.

Two well-known candidates are competing for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs at-large seat in the upcoming general election. In the crowded primary, incumbent Keliʻi Akina was the top vote-getter with former trustee Lei Ahu Isa trailing behind. HPR’s Cassie Ordonio breaks down the issues at hand.

While community feedback showed strong support for rebuilding Lahaina’s King Kamehameha III campus at its original Front Street location, Department of Education officials are now saying that won’t be possible. HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol reports on the latest in the search for a permanent school site.

A new play celebrating 1930s Hawaiian music and its influence on contemporary Hawaiian music premieres at the University of Hawaiʻi on Friday. The Conversation talked to Tammy Hailiʻōpua Baker to learn more.

The Hawaiian Mission Houses and Historic Site and Archives will host a free ʻOhana Day on Saturday, highlighting the importance of Native Hawaiian plants with cultural demonstrations, local vendors and more.

State, city and neighborhood board officials gathered Saturday to celebrate the dedication of a new public art sculpture at Nānākuli Public Library.

The Conversation talked with Kumu Jon Osorio, the dean of Hawai‘inuiākea, about the school's goal to become one of the leaders in Indigenous education.

Data and technology consultant Matt Jachowski presented at CNHA's Native Hawaiian Convention about why Native Hawaiians have left the islands. HPR talked to Jachowshi about his findings.