In the News
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands “In the News”
2022
Kau Water System
Hawaii Tribune Herald (May 19) – DHHL breaks ground on Kaʻu water system improvements
Isenberg Final Environmental Assessment
Hawaii News Now – On-Air – (May 3) – Final EA: No Significant Impact for Hale Moilili
KHON – On-Air – (May 3) – Bowl-O-Drome Redevelopment
KHON – Web – (May 3) – Final environmental assessment for old Stadium Bowl-O-Drome to be published
Pi‘ilani Mai Ke Kai Lot Selection
Star-Advertiser (May 2) – DHHL offers lots in subdivision
The Garden Island (May 1) – DHHL offers vacant residential lots in Anahola
Kauai Now (May 1) – DHHL Offers Vacant Lots in Anahola
HNN – On-Air – (April 30) – DHHL Offers Vacant Lots
KITV – On-Air -(April 30) – 51 Residential Vacant Lots Offered
2022 Legislative Session
Star Advertiser/ProPublica – Native Hawaiian set to receive $600M for housing after decades of neglect
Civil Beat (May 5) – Legislature Closes Historic Session For Housing And Hawaiians
KITV – On-Air – (May 4) – Investing in Native Hawaiian Homelands
KITV – Web – (May 4) – Lawmakers invest $600 million to tackle Hawaiian homes waitlist
Hawaii News Now – On-Air – (May 4) – Native Hawaii Caucus Celebrates Unprecedented Funding
Hawaii News Now (May 4) – Native Hawaiian caucus celebrates funding successes, big legislative wins
Hawaii Public Radio (May 3) – Lawmakers set to approve $600 million for Hawaiian Home Lands
The Maui News (April 29) – Bill to give $600M to DHHL advances
Star-Advertiser (April 29) – Historic Hawaiian homestead funding approved
Civil Beat (April 28) – $600M Homestead Package Marks ‘Banner Year’ For Native Hawaiians At The Legislature
Hawaii News Now (April 28) – With applause and hugs, lawmakers agree on $600M infusion to DHHL
Star-Advertiser (March 28) – Land plan pits University of Hawaii against Hawaiian homes agency
Hawaii Tribune-Herald/West Hawaii Today (March 29) – $600 million DHHL bill advances
Star-Advertiser (March 17) – Millions in proposed funding sparks new interest in Hawaiian Home Lands
Hawaii News Now (March 15) – DHHL survey: 45% of respondants would accept housing assistance to be removed from waitlist
Hawaii Public Radio (March 14) – Hawaiian Home Lands survey shows half of respondents would trade their waitlist spot for $100K
Hawaii Tribune-Herald (March 8) – Bill could pay $100,000 to some on DHHL wait list
Hawaii Tribune-Herald (March 3) – $600M for DHHL to be heard by money committees
Hawaii Public Radio (March 2) – Lawmakers to hear public testimony on proposed $600M for Hawaiian Home Lands
Civil Beat (March 1) – Plan To Commit $600 Million To Hawaiian Home Lands Development Advances
Hawaii News Now (Feb. 21) – Lawmakers seek land transfer to help move Hawaiian Homelands beneficiaries off waitlist
Civil Beat (Feb. 17) – Not In The Cards: Gambling Bills Among Dead Proposals At The Hawaii Legislature
Hawaii News Now (Feb. 17) – Despite a flurry of proposals, gambling debate gets no traction this legislative session
Hawaii Tribune-Herald (Feb. 13) – Gambling measure moves forward: HB 1962 would fund revenue, health study on possible DHHL casino
The Garden Island (Feb. 6) – How proposed DHHL funding could affect Kaua‘i
Hawaii Public Radio (Feb. 3) – Hawaiian Home Lands could get $600M from state budget surplus to develop long-term housing
KITV – On-Air – (Feb. 1) – Lawmakers Push Bills to Legalize Gambling
Star-Advertiser (Jan. 29) – Legalized gambling gets renewed push in Hawaii Legislature
Big Island Video News (Jan. 20) – State House To Propose $600 Million For Hawaiian Home Lands
Star-Advertiser (Jan. 20) – Hawaii House leaders vow to clear Hawaiian Home Lands backlog, raise minimum wage and decommission Red Hill
The Garden Island (Jan. 20) – State Legislature returns with ambitious agenda
KITV – Web – (Jan. 20) – Lawmakers pledge to push $600M for Native Hawaiians to receive land through Homelands Commission
Civil Beat (Jan. 19) – House Plans To Commit A ‘Historic’ $600 Million To Hawaiian Homelands
Hawaii News Now – On-Air – (Jan. 19) – New Hope for Homes: $600 Million Promised to Hawaiian Homelands
Hawaii News Now – Web – (Jan. 19) – With thousands on waitlist for Hawaiian Home Lands, state pledges more funding
Hawaii News Now – Web – (Jan. 19) – Minimum wage, affordable housing at top of legislative agenda this session
KITV – On-Air- (Jan. 19) – Lawmakers Propose $600M for Housing
Maui Now (Jan. 19) – Saiki: legislative proposals include minimum wage increase, funds for DHHL beneficiaries
Kalima Lawsuit
Civil Beat (April 25) – State Reaches Historic $328 Million Settlement In Lawsuit Over Native Hawaiian Homesteads
Star-Advertiser (April 26) – State to settle historic litigation over Native Hawaiian homesteads for $328 million
Associated Press (April 26) – Hawaii Reaches $328M Deal With Homelands Waitlist Plaintiffs
Hawaii Public Radio (April 26) – $328M settlement approved in breach of trust lawsuit with Hawaiian homes beneficiaries
KHON (April 26) – Kalima case claimants celebrate historic Hawaii settlement
Honomū Subsistence Agriculture Project
Hawaii Tribune-Herald/West Hawaii Today (April 10) – DHHL ag project breaks ground
Big Island Video News (April 9) – VIDEO: Honomū DHHL Subsistence Ag Lots Break Ground
Hawaii News Now (April 8) – DHHL Breaks Ground on Subsistence Lots
KITV (April 8) – Breaking Ground on New Agricultural Community
Big Island Now (April 8) – Ceremony Marks Beginning of Subsistence Agriculture Homestead Community in South Hilo
Hawaii Public Radio (April 8) – New subsistence agriculture lots offer Hawaiian beneficiaries option to produce their own food
Hawaii Tribune-Herald/West Hawaii Today (April 5) – DHHL to break ground on Honomu ag project Friday
La‘i ‘Opua Phase 2 Hema Groundbreaking
Hawaii Public Radio (March 25) – DHHL breaks ground on 125-lot subdivision in Kealakehe on Hawaiʻi Island
Star-Advertiser (March 24) – Department of Hawaiian Home Lands breaks ground on project in Kealakehe
West Hawaii Today/Hawaii Tribune-Herald (March 24) – DHHL breaks ground on Kona residential homestead lots
KITV – On Air – (March 23) – Groundbreaking on New Residential Subdivision
HNN – On Air – (March 23) – Villages of La‘i ‘Opua Phase 2 Hema
Federal Funding
Star-Advertiser (March 14) – Congress OKs $22 million for Hawaiian Home Lands
Maui Now (March 13) – $22.3M secured for Native Hawaiian housing, highest level of federal funding appropriated
Hawaii Public Radio (March 12) – Hawaiian Home Lands to receive $22M in federal funds, Sen. Brian Schatz announces
Pacific Business News (March 12) – Congress appropriates record $22.3M for Department of Hawaiian Home Lands**
Leiali‘i 1A Subdivision Fieldwork
Maui News (March 12) – Field investigation work to begin
Maui Now (March 12) – DHHL field investigation work in Lahaina set for March 14 to April 1
DHHL Cesspool Survey Work
The Molokai Dispatch (March 18) – DHHL Molokai Cesspool Survey
Maui Now (March 11) – DHHL cesspool survey to begin on Molokaʻi
Village of Leiali’i
Maui Now (March 11) – 400 acres of major Lahaina project Villages of Leialiʻi offered to DHHL
Ho‘olehua Temporary Water Shut Off
The Molokai Dispatch (March 18) – Temporary Water Shut Off for Hoʻolehua
The Maui News (March 10) – Hoolehua water to be shut off temporarily
Maui Now (March 9) – Temporary water shut off planned for Hoʻolehua Water System on Molokaʻi
Star-Advertiser/ProPublica
Star-Advertiser (March 3) – Promised Land: Native Hawaiians waited years for homes on their ancestral land. Then the problems began.
ProPublica (March 3) – These Native Hawaiians Waited Years for Homes on Their Ancestral Land. Then the Problems Began.
Community Development Program Grants
The Molokai Dispatch (March 9) – Grants Fund Molokai Homestead Projects
Maui Now (March 2) – Hawaiian Home Lands providing 14 community development grants totaling $860,000
Honokōwai Master plan
The Maui News ( March 3) – Final assessment for Honokowai project released
Lahaina News (Feb 18) – Final EA published for 454-acre Honokowai Master Plan
Maui Now (Feb. 10) – Final EA Published for Honokōwai Master Plan
KITV- On-Air – (Feb. 9) – Final EA Published for Honokowai Project
Telecommunication
The Molokai Dispatch ( Feb. 3) – More Internet Options for Homesteaders
Hawaii Tribune-Herald (Jan. 22) – Internet options expanding for Hawaiian homesteaders
Hawaii Public Radio (Jan. 17) – After decades of having only one provider, Hawaiian Home Lands residents finally have more internet options
Editorials
Star-Advertiser (March 30) – Editorial: Consider transfer of land to DHHL
Star-Advertiser (March 13) – Editorial: Accountability for Department of Hawaiian Home Lands’ funds
Star-Advertiser (Jan. 23) – Editorial: Have solid plan for Department of Hawaiian Home Lands’ funds
Ka Wai Ola Column (`O Ka Nuhou `Aina Ho`opulapula)
January – Public Solicitations Expected for DHHL Infrastructure Projects
February – Hoʻolaulā ʻia ka Lawelawe Kelekaʻaʻike ma nā ʻĀina Hoʻopulapula
March – He Ōpū Aliʻi nō ʻOe: You are indeed a benevolent chief, Kūhiō
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