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Below the Surface: A Burden Washed Ashore

Philamer Felicitas - June 1, 2026

Cover Features

We Have Awakened: Kiaʻi Vow to Protect the Wao Akua of Haleakalā

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Hawaiʻi Can Do Better: Rejecting A Militarist Future

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Designed to Divide: Understanding Blood Quantum

Video Stories

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OHA

The Ties That Bind Us

Puanani Fernandez-Akamine - September 1, 2025

‘Āina | Land & Water

Restoring ‘Āina Momona in He‘eia

Puanani Fernandez-Akamine - April 1, 2025

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Economic Stability

Cultivating Economic Development

Ed Kalama - April 1, 2024

Featured Stories

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Moʻomeheu | Culture

Hōkūleʻa: Reconnecting Oceania

Puanani Fernandez-Akamine - June 1, 2026

Photo: Senator Tammy Duckworth meets with OHA staff

OHA

OHA Takes Native Hawaiian Voice to Washington, D.C.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs Staff - June 1, 2026

Photo: A team member of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project carries a massive ball of fishing gear

‘Āina | Land & Water

Commercial Fishing is Not a Cultural Practice

J. Hauoli Lorenzo-Elarco - June 1, 2026

‘Āina | Land & Water

There is No “Away” in Hawaiʻi: Counties face growing landfill challenges

Donalyn Dela Cruz - June 1, 2026

Photo: The KCR team mixes concrete that will be used on the next restoration dive

‘Āina | Land & Water

By Restoring Our Reefs We Restore Ourselves

Guest Author - June 1, 2026

Illustration showing areas designated as the high seas

‘Āina | Land & Water

Imperfect High Seas Treaty is Still a Victory for the Ocean

Puanani Fernandez-Akamine - June 1, 2026

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News Briefs | June 2026

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News Briefs | June 2026 Issue of Ka Wai Ola

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Ka Wai Ola Staff - May 1, 2026

News Briefs | May 2026 Issue of Ka Wai Ola

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News Briefs | April 2026

Ka Wai Ola Staff - April 1, 2026

News Briefs | April 2026 Issue of Ka Wai Ola

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News Briefs | March 2026 Issue of Ka Wai Ola

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Below the Surface: A Burden Washed Ashore

We Have Awakened: Kiaʻi Vow to Protect the Wao Akua of Haleakalā

Hawaiʻi Can Do Better: Rejecting A Militarist Future

Designed to Divide: Understanding Blood Quantum

Video Stories

The Ties That Bind Us

Restoring ‘Āina Momona in He‘eia

Cultivating Economic Development

Featured Stories

Hōkūleʻa: Reconnecting Oceania

OHA Takes Native Hawaiian Voice to Washington, D.C.

Commercial Fishing is Not a Cultural Practice

There is No “Away” in Hawaiʻi: Counties face growing landfill challenges

By Restoring Our Reefs We Restore Ourselves

Imperfect High Seas Treaty is Still a Victory for the Ocean

News Briefs

News Briefs | June 2026

News Briefs | May 2026

News Briefs | April 2026

News Briefs | March 2026