What's Being Discussed
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is holding a community meeting on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo campus. The meeting includes updates from OHA and presentations from community organizations and advocates:

Nā Wai Ola Public Charter School – School leadership will share updates about this Hawaiian-focused public charter school.
Laʻi ʻŌpua Preschool – The executive director will present on this early childhood program.
Hawaiian Homes and State Policy Concerns – Dr. Kalaniakea Wilson will speak about a proposed 2027 bill affecting the Hawaiian Homes waitlist, community self-determination referendums, and concerns about state policies impacting Native Hawaiians.
Geothermal Development Update – A representative from Waikā Consulting will provide an update on geothermal energy development on Hawaiʻi Island.

The meeting also includes time for community concerns, celebrations, and general announcements.

Decisions Expected
This is primarily an informational and community engagement meeting. No formal votes or binding decisions are listed on the agenda. The presentations are meant to inform the community and OHA trustees.

Who Should Pay Attention

Native Hawaiian residents of Hawaiʻi Island, especially those affected by Hawaiian Homes waitlists or state housing policies
Parents and families connected to Hawaiian-language and early childhood education programs
Anyone interested in geothermal energy development on Hawaiʻi Island
Community members who want to share feedback or concerns directly with OHA trustees

The meeting can be attended in person, watched via livestream at oha.org/livestream, or joined by phone at (213) 338-8477 using Webinar ID 998 3928 1831. Oral testimony is limited to five minutes.