Trustees

OHA Board Chair Kai Kahele emphasized that unified and responsible trustees are necessary for addressing OHA's organizational challenges. He stressed that this unity is crucial both for managing internal issues and supporting Native Hawaiian rights.

A coalition of environmental groups in Massachusetts is seeking voter approval to redirect existing tax revenues from sporting goods sales toward conservation efforts. The initiative, supported by significant donations from wealthy donors like Kirsten Waerstad, faces questions about its financial impact despite advocates' confidence in its broad public support.

Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs are facing a dispute over retaliation claims that will be resolved in court. Dissenters within the organization refuse to retract their allegations.

Brickwood Galuteria, a candidate for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs At-Large Trustee, highlights longstanding tension between trustees and administrators. The candidate states that this tension can be repaired.

Ricky Hatton's family is in a dispute with trustees over his £40 million fortune because he did not leave a will. The boxing legend's estate is now the subject of a legal conflict between his family and the appointed trustees.

Rob Reiner’s son Nick is seeking funds from a trust to cover legal defense costs related to his parents' killings. The trustees overseeing the trust have denied access to the funds without providing legal justification.

Michigan State's president resigned, blaming trustees who in turn blamed each other, leading to calls from state lawmakers for a board overhaul due to the resulting conflict.

Social Security trustees may be incorrectly calculating the birth rate, which is another problem for the program. The article states that a potential baby boom is unlikely to save Social Security.