Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 2, Number 4, 1 April 1985 — Ka ʻIkena Focuses on '85 Legislature [ARTICLE]

Ka ʻIkena Focuses on '85 Legislature

The first issue of Ka 'Ikena (The Observer) made its debut last month with some interesting observations at the 1985 session of the Hawaii State Legislature. It is the primary intent of Ka 'Ikena to share legislative information of current interest with the Hawaiian community. Contributors are volunteers working under the auspices of the Hawaiian Civic Political Action Committee (HACPAC) with logistical assistance from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Any opinions expressed in Ka 'Ikena will be appropriately identified and should not be assumed to represent the views of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs or OHA. Notices of hearings, listings and descriptions of legislation, testimonial excerpts, directories, legislative profiles and interviews and legislative trails are some of the subject matters to be included in the new newsletter. The first issue contains a commentary or "Viewpoint" by former State Rep. Norma Wong on issues and topics of interest to the Hawaiian community and their relationships to the legislative process. Also in the first issue is a wrapup of capitol doings under the heading "Capitol Talk." It is a brief capsule of hearings before committees. The eolumn also notes there are 16 Hawaiian or part Hawaiian legislators in this 13th legislative session "and many, many more supporters who are Hawaiian at heart." "They are trying to represent us but cannot read our minds. If you want to voice your opinions, this is certainly the right time to do so," the eolumn concludes. Anyone interested in receiving Ka 'Ikena may write OHA, Government Affairs Division, 567 South King Street, Suite 100, Honolulu, 96813.