What's Being Discussed
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is holding a community meeting for Waiʻanae Coast residents on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting takes place in person at the Waiʻanae Coast Comprehensive Health Center (WCCHC) Dining Room and is also available to watch or join online and by phone.
The main topics include:

Honoring two community figures: Thomas "Kamaki" Awa Kanahele III and Dr. Agnes Kalanihoʻokaha Cope (Aunty Aggie Cope) for their contributions to the community
An update from government officials on local matters
Presentations from several Waiʻanae-area organizations, including:

Waiʻanae Coast Comprehensive Health Center — including its Center for Traditional Native Hawaiian Healing
ʻElepaio Social Services — covering food systems and food distribution programs
Nā Kama Kai — an ocean safety and education organization
MAʻO Organic Farm — a local youth leadership and farming program
Windward Community College — represented by its Chancellor

Open time for community concerns and celebrations — residents can raise any topic, not just items on the agenda

Decisions Expected

Approval of minutes from the May 28, 2026 community meeting

No major votes or policy decisions are listed on this agenda beyond approving the previous meeting's minutes.

Who Should Pay Attention

Waiʻanae Coast residents and Native Hawaiian community members
Anyone who uses or is interested in local health, food, education, or cultural services
Residents who want to speak publicly to OHA trustees — oral testimony is limited to five minutes per person