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By Herbert A. Sample
Honolulu, Hawaii (AP)
The future of land covering nearly a third of the Hawaiian Islands will be at stake Feb. 25 when the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments about state authority over 1.2 million acres once held by the Hawaiian monarchy.
But lurking in the background are at least two other elements that may help determine how much political and economic power Native Hawaiians will enjoy in coming years.
Honolulu, Hawaii (AP)
The future of land covering nearly a third of the Hawaiian Islands will be at stake Feb. 25 when the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments about state authority over 1.2 million acres once held by the Hawaiian monarchy.
But lurking in the background are at least two other elements that may help determine how much political and economic power Native Hawaiians will enjoy in coming years.
