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NAHASDA Reauthorization Bill Introduced in the House H.R. 360, a bill to reauthorize the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA), which includes provisions for the Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant, was introduced yesterday in the U.S. House of...

Masagatani Remains DHHL Director, Aila New Deputy HONOLULU — Gov. David Ige today announced the appointment of five members of his Cabinet. “All of these appointees display a leadership style that will move Hawaii forward for the benefit of the...

[caption id="attachment_8989" align="aligncenter" width="500"] The six new Kumuhau homestead 'ohana gather for a final blessing from Kahu William Kaina before the ceremonial untying of the maile lei at this morning's ceremonies. Photo: Blaine Fergerstrom[/caption] NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, December 18,...

KAPOLEI, OʻAHU – The Hawaiian Homes Commission welcomed its newest member, Kathleen Puamaeʻole Chin, this morning, prior to the start of its December meeting in Kapolei. Chin was appointed to fill the vacant Kauaʻi Commission seat on November 10, 2014,...

SCHATZ NAMED TO KEY POST ON SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE Will Serve on a Total of Five Committees in the Senate Friday, December 12, 2014 Washington, D.C. – United States Senate Democratic leadership announced the selection of U.S. Senator Brian Schatz...