Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke

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Feb 18

Pockets of our state don’t have reliable internet — whether you’re driving to Hāna or down to Nā‘ālehu. That’s why it’s critical we bring connectivity to every community, so residents can get online for emergencies, telehealth, work, school, and staying connected.

Hawai‘i has received $149 million in BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) funding. These funds will help connect 7,000 unserved and underserved areas to high-speed fiber or satellite internet. ...

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Feb 17

Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧✨

Celebrating this special season with our Chinatown community is always an honor. Wishing everyone health and happiness as we welcome the Year of the Horse! 🐎

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Feb 14

Mahalo to HGEA for inviting me to speak at their Statewide Educational Institute Day held at Waiākea High School. I had the chance to thank the many principals, vice principals, educational officers and assistants who keep our schools running, supporting our students, and nurturing the next generation of leaders 👏

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Feb 13

Happy #DigitalLearningDay! 👩‍💻🤳

As more of our lives move online, digital education is essential—not just in classrooms but for all our residents. I met with Daniel, one of the many Digital Navigators based at our libraries, helping residents use technology to connect, learn, and grow.

Whether it’s setting up an email account or learning how to use a new device, the Digital Navigator program is a great way to build tech skills and receive free, one-on-one support. With our Digital Navigators, every day can be Digital Learning Day.

To learn more, call your local library branch or visit librarieshawaii.org.

#ConnectKakou #DLDay @digitallearningday ...

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Feb 12

Today I had the opportunity to celebrate @techsavvyteenshawaii as a recipient of the Spectrum Digital Education Grant 🎉💻

Tech Savvy Teens is truly inspiring. They’re equipping middle and high school students with essential tech skills and empowering them to turn around and support our kūpuna with phone and tablet help, device setup, email support, and more. These are the everyday digital skills that keep us connected to family, services, and opportunities.

As we work to close the digital divide through #ConnectKakou, it’s community nonprofits like this that make real change happen — meeting residents where they are and helping ensure everyone can thrive in today’s online world. ...

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Feb 6

Over the weekend, I had a great visit to the Honolulu Zoo, learning about the work our zookeepers do and meeting some of the animals that call the zoo home 🦁🦏🦒

This zoo has a special history — it’s the only zoo in the United States gifted to the people through grants of royal land from a sovereign kingdom. Over a century later, it remains a special place where ʻohana can connect with and learn about wildlife.

Mahalo to the dedicated zookeepers who create healthy, enriching environments where animals can thrive, and to @honoluluzoo for being an important pillar of community and learning in Hawaiʻi. ...

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Feb 3

Last week, I had the opportunity to visit @kualoagrown at Kualoa Ranch and learn more about their extensive agriculture program. In 2024 alone, KualoaGrown produced more than 168,700 pounds of locally grown food, including a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, tropical flowers, and five types of animal protein, including over 60,000 oysters! 🦪

Mahalo to KualoaGrown and Kualoa Ranch for continuing to support Hawaiʻi’s agricultural future through conservation efforts and partnerships, including collaborations with UH Mānoa’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (@ctahr) and the 4-H Program. These partnerships play an important role in educating the next generation about the importance of agriculture, farming, and ranching in Hawaiʻi so that we can strengthen local food production and support our agricultural community. ...

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Jan 31

Today’s episode talks about the “last mile” or the internet’s final sprint from infrastructure (think: fiber optic lines underground or communications lines) to our homes. #quickbytes #ConnectKakou

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Jan 29

Welcome to Consuelo Cottage! 🏠 I had the opportunity to attend the blessing ceremony for the new Early Head Start Infant & Toddler Center in ʻEwa Beach.

Overseen by Child & Family Service (CFS), this new center expands early learning and care options for families on the west side. As we work to make early education accessible for all our 3- and 4-year-olds under #ReadyKeiki, programs like this help move us closer to that goal.

The Early Head Start Infant & Toddler Center at Consuelo Cottage will serve families in the ʻEwa region and surrounding communities, expanding early learning opportunities while strengthening support for parents and caregivers. You can learn more at childandfamilyservice.org. ...

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Jan 27

Today, @govjoshgreen delivered his fourth State of the State Address, sharing a collective vision for a Hawaiʻi where our people can afford to live, thrive, and build a future we`re proud of for our keiki.

Hawaiʻi is rooted in kākou, the belief that we rise together. Mahalo, Gov, for your partnership and for leading our state forward as we work together to make Hawaiʻi the very best place to call home. ...

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Jan 23

Last week, I was honored to attend the launch of Harrison Johnson’s Pearl Harbor Virtual Reality Experience. Harrison’s passion for honoring the history of Pearl Harbor began when he was just 8-years-old. Now, at only 12, his determination has helped raise more than $100,000 to support this immersive virtual reality experience, bringing the stories of Pearl Harbor to life for future generations.

I was deeply inspired by Harrison’s dedication and hard work. Mahalo to Harrison, his family, and @pacifichistoricparks for preserving such an important part of Hawaiʻi’s history. ...

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Jan 22

Fast, affordable internet isn’t a “nice to have" — it’s a necessity. That’s why we launched #ConnectKakou two years ago to ensure every resident has reliable connection to access telehealth, learn in school, work, and stay connected. 🛜

By investing in Hawaiʻi’s digital infrastructure and strengthening our role as a hub in the Pacific, we’re ensuring every community has access to the internet. With $149 million in federal funding approved, and partnerships with organizations like Google and Ocean Networks Inc., we’re making this vision a reality.

Learn more about how our state is working to ensure every community is connected at connectkakou.org. ...

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Jan 22

Happy Opening Day! Today marks the start of the 2026 legislative session, and I want to wish the members of the Hawaiʻi State House of Representatives and Senate a productive session grounded in our shared commitment to building a thriving Hawaiʻi.

I’d also like to congratulate Senator Rachele Lamosao, Representative Joe Gedeon, and Representative Daisy Hartsfield on being sworn in today. Each steps into an important role serving as a voice for their districts and helping reflect the uniqueness of our state. ...

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Jan 17

Today marks three years of #ReadyKeiki, the state`s initiative to expand access to preschool for all of Hawaiʻi`s 3- and 4-year-old keiki!

From opening some of the state`s first Hawaiian language public pre-K classrooms and charter pre-K classrooms to investing in our future early childhood educators, these last three years show what we can achieve when we work together to invest in our keiki`s future and support their families.

Mahalo to our Ready Keiki partners for their commitment to our keiki and expanding early learning in Hawaiʻi! ...

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Jan 16

Hawaiʻi is taking an important step to make sure everyone has access to reliable, high-speed internet. 🌐

With new approval from the federal government for Connect Kākou, our state will receive about $149 million to expand broadband access to nearly 7,000 locations statewide. This means families, students, seniors, and small businesses in every part of Hawaiʻi will be able to connect to the internet—for school, work, healthcare, and daily life.

High-speed internet is no longer a luxury. It’s essential. This funding brings us closer to connecting every community in Hawaiʻi #ConnectKakou ...

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Jan 14

We’re expanding access to preschool on Kaua’i with King Kaumualiʻi Elementary School’s new public pre-K classroom! Līhuʻe is home to a significant portion of the island’s working families, so having nearby early learning options is important for our local ‘ohana and our continued committment of the #ReadyKeiki initiative. 🌟

Mahalo to @senatorronkouchi for joining me on this special visit to meet some of Kaua’i’s youngest learners! To learn more about free, public pre-K, visit earlylearning.hawaii.gov. ...

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Jan 9

Fiber internet might sound complicated, but what it really means is faster, more reliable internet our families and businesses can use to thrive. In today’s episode we talk about the fiber optic line that helps us all stay connected.

#ConnectKakou #quickbytes

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Jan 7

Are you a high school student—or do you know one—interested in seeing how Hawaiʻi’s government works? I’m excited to launch the Office of the Lieutenant Governor High School Internship Program! 🎉

This summer, interns will get a behind-the-scenes look at careers in public service and gain firsthand experience in civic engagement. It’s a unique opportunity to build leadership skills right here at the Capitol.

📌 Save this post and visit ltgov.hawaii.gov/internship to learn more and apply! ...

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Jan 1

Happy New Year! 🌟 Here’s to 2026 — wishing everyone a successful year ahead and continued aloha.

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