It looks like only the original user can change it. Instead, any core member should be able to change the status of an issue. ## <bountysource-plugin> Want to back this issue? **[Post a bounty on it!](https://www.bountysource.com/issues/2668084-project-admins-can-t-change-issues-back-to-new-status?utm_campaign=plugin&utm_content=tracker%2F416557&utm_medium=issues&utm_source=github)** We accept bounties via [Bountysource](https://www.bountysource.com/?utm_campaign=plugin&utm_content=tracker%2F416557&utm_medium=issues&utm_source=github). </bountysource-plugin>