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On December 1, 2025, KaLa, one of the six leaders of Puʻuhonua o Waiʻanae, shared an important update with the community: the village has successfully fulfilled its agreement with State officials to clear Section 4 by Thanksgiving and has earned a six-month extension.

On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, Kaulana “KaLa” Paishon, representing the leadership of Puʻuhonua o Waiʻanae, met with Dawn Chang, Chairperson of the Department of Land and Natural Resources; Jun Yang from the Governorʻs office; and representatives from the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation, the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement, and the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education to determine a collaborative path forward at the Waiʻanae Boat Harbor. During th

As you may have heard, due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits (“Food Stamps”) will not be distributed in November. Many of our 200+ residents rely on SNAP to feed their families, so we are working quickly to restock the Puʻuhonua O Waiʻanae Food Pantry. If you’re able to kōkua, we are especially in need of: • Canned goods (meats, vegetables, fruits) • Cup noodles • Rice • Peanut butter and jelly These are the staples our people need most. Our pantry also su

"Puʻuhonua o Waiʻanae Mauka isn’t just housing — it’s a blueprint for community-driven solutions to Hawaiʻi’s housing crisis." Aloha, As...

“Connect, then direct — a simple reminder that compassion comes first, even in moments of conflict.” Living in community means sometimes...

After years of hard work, Pu‘uhonua O Wai‘anae Farm Village has welcomed its first group of residents into Phase 1 of its permanent housing units.

Mahalo to the Oweesta Corporation for their generous $250,000 donation to POW. This contribution is instrumental in building our...

POW recently extended a helping hand to Ho‘okahi Leo, the state’s third kauhale village located in Kalihi. Residents donated essential...

In the heart of our community lies a profound sense of ‘ohana. In this issue, we're honored to present a conversation with Pu‘uhonua O...

From oldest to youngest, a summer program for our POW keiki and friends is envisioned and staffed daily by a mix of volunteers who are...