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Our Editorial Standards & Commitment
ʻŌiwi News exists to uplift ʻike, amplify diverse Native Hawaiian voices, and keep our lāhui informed.
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Kaiāulu is our best first response
Over the past few weeks, back-to-back Kona Low storms drenched the pae ʻāina in the worst flooding Hawaiʻi has seen in over twenty years. And before any official alert went out, before any evacuation order was signed, our people were already moving. Door to door. Group texts. Instagram posts asking
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Disaster, Recover, Resilience: How Do I Prepare for FEMA?
Our neighbors are showing up. Community orgs are raising and distributing aid. Local officials are taking action. So where is the federal government?
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Here’s why we started ʻŌiwi News.
ʻŌiwi News is built by ʻŌiwi storytellers for our lāhui. We don't just share the news. We contextualize it, amplify community voices, and ask why it matters to us specifically. Our history. Our language. Our perspective.
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ʻŌiwi News: Continuing the tradition of nupepa
ʻŌiwi News shares its approach as both a mirror and a platform: reflecting who we are, and giving voice to the issues, struggles, and triumphs that shape our future.