Office of Hawaiian Affairs chair Carmen “Hulu” Lindsey makes her remarks speaks on Wednesday as Senate President Ron Kouchi, left, looks on. About 40 lawmakers participated in a press conference at the state Capitol one day before the end of this year’s legislative session to reflect on a team effort that delivered over $1 billion in historic funding along with numerous smaller, yet still especially meaningful, accomplishments benefiting Hawaiian causes.
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Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole speaks on Wednesday.
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Rep. Sylvia Luke speaks on Wednesday.
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Sen. Gilbert Keith-Agaran, Senate President Ron Kouchi, OHA chair Carmen “Hulu” Lindsey, House Speaker,Scott Saiki, Rep. Daniel Holt and Rep. Sylvia Luke look on during the press conference.
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OHA trustee Kaleihikina “Kalei” Akaka, left, with daughter, Ana Kapuahilehuaāiwaiwamaikahikinai’ōla’a Akaka, speaks with OHA Chair, Carmen “Hulu” Lindsey.
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OHA trustees Brendon Kalei'āina Lee, Luana Alapa, Keli'i Akina, Leina'ala Ahu Isa, Chair Carmen "Hulu" Lindsey, and Kalei Akaka attended Wednesday's press conference.
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Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole, House Speaker Scott Saiki and Rep. Daniel Holt pose for a photo.
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OHA Chair, Caren “Hulu” Lindsey takes a photo with Rep. Val Okimoto.
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Rep. Daniel Holt speaks on Wednesday.
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Rep. Daniel Holt speaks on Wednesday as lawmakers look on.