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📣 Preschool Open Doors Enrollment Opens Today – July 1!

Last week, we announced a major expansion of the state’s preschool tuition subsidy program—including higher income limits to support more local families.

Starting today, applications for the 2025–2026 school year are open on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you have—or know—someone with pre-K-aged keiki, now’s the time to apply!

Learn more and apply at patchhawaii.org.

#PreschoolOpenDoors #ReadyKeiki #EarlyLearningHI #KeikiFirst
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Last Friday, we celebrated World Wi-Fi Day 🌐 — a global initiative recognizing the power of Wi-Fi in bridging the digital divide. Here in Hawaiʻi, we’ve made major strides through Connect Kākou to expand access to high-speed, reliable, and affordable internet — and that’s something worth celebrating every day.

Recently, 6,000+ Digital Detectives statewide mapped Hawai’i’s internet speeds through a 30-second speed test that helped pinpoint where broadband upgrades are most needed — paving the way for better connectivity and opportunities across our islands. 🕵️‍♀️

And as Acting Governor, I had the honor of signing Act 201 (HB 934), marking a major step forward in expanding digital opportunity across our state. This new law allocates funding for Connect Kākou’s Digital Navigator Program — ensuring that all residents have the support, skills, and knowledge they need to get online through one-on-one guidance from digital navigators at public libraries across the state. 💻

Mahalo to our #ConnectKakou partners for their continued work to bring reliable and affordable high-speed internet to all of Hawaiʻi! 🙌 Learn more at the link in bio or connectkakou.org.
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Happy Father’s Day! To all the dads, grandpas, uncles, and father figures — thank you for the love, guidance, and strength you bring to our ‘ohana every day.

Watching my husband Mike be a dad to our son Logan (and to our doggies) has brought me so much joy over the years. We’re grateful for everything you do for our family 🤍
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Sending our thoughts and aloha to Minnesota. ...

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In Hawaiʻi, coffee is more than just a crop — it’s part of our identity. Our homegrown coffee is recognized and loved around the world.

I had the chance to stop by this year’s Kaʻū Coffee Festival to meet with our local coffee farmers and celebrate the rich tradition of coffee growing in Kaʻū and across Hawaiʻi Island. Mahalo to @kaucoffeefest for showcasing Hawaiʻi’s coffee industry and the communities behind every cup ☕️
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As AANHPI Heritage Month comes to a close, I’m reflecting on the vibrant communities that shape the heart of our islands. From traditions to celebrations, it’s a privilege to witness and experience all that makes Hawaiʻi so special. ...

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What makes Hawai‘i special is what makes us proud — and it’s our kuleana to authentically share Hawai‘i’s culture with the world. Mahalo to @dbedthigov for hosting the 3rd Annual #HawaiiMade Conference. This year’s theme, “I Ka Mākeke – Going to Market,” focused on promoting locally grown and made products and supporting small businesses in markets at home and abroad. ...

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Today, we pause to remember the heroes who gave their lives in service to our country — upholding the values of duty, sacrifice, and the promise of freedom. Across our islands, the legacy of our ʻohana and loved ones who served lives on in our hearts.
This Memorial Day, we honor them for the aloha and bravery they showed — a legacy we carry forward with gratitude.
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Thanks to our new digital agriculture form, #AkamaiArrival, we can stop potentially harmful plants and animals from entering our state—in real time. Whether you’re declaring a zebra 🦓 or plant seeds 🌱, the new digital form makes the process easier for travelers to complete and improves compliance across the board.

To see the full Flight Listing and learn more, visit akamaiarrival.org.
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This weekend, I attended the 2025 Kohala Reunion and Kohala Hongwanji Bon Dance. It was wonderful to meet the incredible people who make the North Hawai’i community so unique, such as Joe Carvalho, whose involvement and community service have made a lasting impact on Kohala and its people.

Mahalo to Kohala Kūpaʻa for hosting this reunion and for continuing to bring the community together!
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Wishing everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

Mahalo to the residents of Kailua for inviting us to celebrate with you this morning—it was a true showcase of community coming together.
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Earlier this month I met with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to continue our conversations to help strengthen Hawai‘i’s agricultural sector.

We discussed disruptions to agricultural inspections at airports and regulatory barriers that limit Hawai‘i’s ability to export locally grown products to the continental United States and international markets. 

Together, we’re working to find solutions that support our farmers, protect our food systems, and open new doors for Hawai‘i-grown goods.
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Today, I signed House Bill 692 into law expanding eligibility for the Preschool Open Doors child care tuition subsidy— making it possible for more working and middle-income families to access affordable child care and preschool.

Starting July 1, open enrollment begins and for the first time, families of four earning about $180,000 will be eligible. That means more parents, grandparents, and caregivers will have access to the financial help they need to give their keiki a strong start.

If you or someone you know is caring for a young child, you can apply for the tuition subsidy at patchhawaii.org.

This is about equity. It’s about easing the burden on working families and giving them real choices and real support. And it’s another big step toward our #ReadyKeiki goal: ensuring every keiki in Hawaiʻi is ready to learn, ready to thrive, and ready for the future.
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