FOIA Request to University of Hawaii-West Oahu regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
Aloha State News has submitted a formal request for public records to the University of Hawaii-West Oahu. The request was made under the Hawaii Open Records Law § 91-1 et seq., and seeks specific information about the University’s governing board or board of trustees. The requested records include a current list of board members with their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, the request asks for any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications or on its website. Lastly, it seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the University for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals in fulfilling their responsibilities to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. As part of this effort, Aloha State News has requested a fee waiver based on its role as a media organization.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
