OHA Drops Mauna Kea Lawsuits for New Stewardship

OHA drops Mauna Kea lawsuits for new approach | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

In a major shift in strategy, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees voted Thursday to withdraw two longstanding lawsuits related to Mauna Kea, signaling a move toward partnership, cultural preservation and shared stewardship of the sacred mountain.

OHA drops Mauna Kea lawsuits for new stewardship

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs decided to drop the lawsuits regarding the oversight of Mauna Kea.

OHA Drops Mauna Kea Lawsuits, Will Focus On Stewardship Of Sacred Site

The federal government's decision not to fund the Thirty Meter Telescope played a role. But questions remain about where the Office of Hawaiian Affairs will redirect its resources.