Office of Hawaiian Affairs

Challenger Ikaika Anderson will be a new face on the nine-member Board of Trustees, alongside incumbents Keoni Souza and Brickwood Galuteria.

Three incumbent trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs appear to be defending their seats. The three candidates who receive the most votes will serve on the board.

In a last-minute call, Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees Chair Kai Kahele canceled a meeting on the CEO selection and held a press conference Monday afternoon announcing that the decision will be made after the general election.

Honolulu Elections Administrator Rex Quidilla and HPR's Bill Dorman discuss Election Day voting and upcoming results; HPR listeners share their thoughts on legalized gambling in Hawaiʻi.

About 28 community members, attorneys and elected officials testified during an hours-long meeting, with many expressing support for interim CEO Summer Sylva after trustees initially selected former Honolulu City Councilmember Todd Apo.

As voters prepare for the general election on Nov. 3, Hawaiʻi Public Radio asked candidates for the OHA’s Board of Trustees At-Large Trustee to share their priorities, perspectives and plans for addressing the issues facing Native Hawaiians.

OHA is looking for its third CEO in the past four years. The search comes at a pivotal time as five seats on the Board of Trustees are up for reelection and its deposed CEO Stacy Ferreira is legally challenging the agency and its nine trustees, alleging that her leave was retaliation and that the board violated sunshine and whistleblower laws.

Voting rights organizations rally in the streets to get the vote out ahead of November; Historical costume designer Iris Gil Viacrusis shares the story behind Princess Kaʻiulani’s ball gown.

Incumbent Carmen Hulu Lindsey faces Ke‘eaumoku Kapu in a race to represent Maui on the nine-member Board of Trustees.

OHA Trustee Kalei Akaka is facing a challenge from cultural adviser Hinaleimoana Wong, known as Kumu Hina, in the November general election. The two candidates share similar views on issues affecting Native Hawaiians, including housing and development at Kakaʻako Makai, but bring unique experiences to the race.