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OHA Board decides against pursuing purchase of local television station
The Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs today voted against a proposal to fund due diligence concerning the potential purchase of local television station KITV Island News and KIKU TV.
OHA, Hawaiian Council launch $6.1M emergency aid for Native Hawaiians
The Hawaiian Council is now accepting applications for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ $6.1 million Emergency Assistance Program to help Native Hawaiians affected by the federal government shutdown or the loss of SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
OHA appoints Board of Trustees Chief of Staff Summer Sylva as Interim Administrator
Sylva’s appointment follows the announcement of the need for personal leave by the current CEO, Stacy Ferreira, and the Board’s approval to place the CEO on paid administrative leave.
OHA Board of Trustees issues statement in solidarity with Kamehameha Schools’ amid challenge to admissions policy
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees issued a statement on Thursday, standing in solidarity with Kamehameha Schools amid a challenge from Virginia-based group “Students for Fair Admissions.”
Office of Hawaiian Affairs to host community meeting, genealogy workshop and board meeting on Maui
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs will hold a series of events on Maui the first week of June to share updates, offer resources and gather input from the community.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs names Summer Sylva new chief of staff for OHA Board of Trustees
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has appointed Summer Sylva as the new chief of staff for the OHA Board of Trustees. Sylva, an attorney and advocate for Native Hawaiian rights, brings extensive experience in governance, cultural stewardship and advocacy for Native Hawaiian rights to this role.
Kaialiʻi Kahele elected OHA Board of Trustees chair
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees elected Trustee Kaialiʻi Kahele as board chair on Wednesday. Kahele succeeds Trustee Carmen “Hulu” Lindsey of Maui who has served as chair for the past four years. The board and administration recognized and thanked Lindsey for her service as board chair.
OHA Board Chair Carmen “Hulu” Lindsey Releases Statement On Red Hill Shut Down
“This is a long-standing issue. The tanks were built in the 1940s and were not made to last forever. Over the years, more than 180,000 gallons of fuel have leaked from the tanks and tests show they are corroding underground. A mere 100 feet below the leaking fuel tanks is the Southern Oʻahu Basal Aquifer – the primary source of drinking water for Oʻahu. This aquifer alone provides drinking water for over 400,000 Hawaiʻi residents and visitors from Hālawa to Hawaiʻi Kai.”
Machado Remains OHA Chair with Support of Full Board
The OHA Board of Trustees unanimously voted to retain Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi Trustee Colette Y. Machado as its chair.