Ka Lahui Hawaii

06/16/2026

Is there still a threat of condemnation? Did the NDAA pass yet?

FYI: SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE
FY2027 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT (NDAA) Executive Summary — June 2026

Provisions on Hawaiʻi:

• “Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to use existing funding in the Ford Island Improvement Account to make electrical upgrades on Barbers Point, Hawaii.”

• “Increases the unspecified minor military construction threshold from $9.0 million to $15.0 million and relieve area cost factor adjustments for Alaska, Hawaii, and other islands in the Indo-Pacific for a period of 5 years.”

• “Directs the Secretary of the Army to seek from the State of Hawaii on terms acceptable to both the Army and the State, a renewal of expiring leases, pursuant to section 2667 of title 10, United States Code. The provision would also direct the Secretary of the Army to resubmit an environmental impact statement for additional review that responds to and addresses any deficiencies.”

https://www.armed-services.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/fy2027_ndaa_exsum.pdf

06/10/2026

Join water drinkers and protectors in the second Walk for Wai (Water) on June 20th, 2026 beginning at Ala Moana Park at 9 am. There will be a free TROLLEY starting at 7:45 am picking up near Kapiolani Park Bandstand. The peaceful walk to the Kapiolani Park Bandstand will raise awareness regarding the ongoing issues with the Red Hill Fuel spills which poisoned our aquifer and other threats to O’ahu’s water including rollbacks on federal monitoring and protections for PFAS, global warming, and climate change. Rally to follow with music and speeches. Bring your signs.

06/09/2026

Good resource for anyone wanting to learn more about militarism in Oceania.

An open source textbook, intended for introductory level university courses in Pacific Islands Studies or for anyone interested in histories of militarism and nuclear testing in the Pacific.

06/08/2026

Good resource and updates on leases.

Latest Updates Tuesday, June 2, 2026 — House Armed Services Chairman Mike Rogers has released the “Chairman’s Mark” for the upcoming National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) For Fiscal Year 2027, H.R. 8800. The Chair’s Mark currently does not have any...

06/03/2026

Another entitled non Hawaiian right winger, Eric Ryan, is now coming after Hawaiian Home Lands where thousands of Kanaka Maoli families live. Hawaiian Homes was transferred to the State of Hawai’i as a condition of Statehood. If Mr. Ryan wins he will then have to leave the house Hawaiian Nation.

Hawai‘i residents challenge blood quantum restriction that blocks them from accessing housing benefits.

06/01/2026

Saturday, May 30th, 2026 Science & Sustainability Festival. 100 Hawaiian drought resistant and coastal plants distributed

06/01/2026

ACTION ALERT! Kōkua needed for North Shore farming community affected by the Kona Lows. June 27, 2026 from 7 am - 11 am diesel donations welcome. Meet behind the Waialua mill.