Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke

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Aug 7

When we launched #ReadyKeiki in January 2023, Wai‘alae Elementary (@waialae) shared that they had a significant preschool waitlist. Now, they’ve doubled their seats—supporting more keiki and families.

Proud to celebrate the opening of a new pre-K classroom at Waiʻalae Elementary Public Charter School, and our state’s continued commitment to make pre-K accessible to all 3- and 4-year-olds. ...

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Aug 4

It’s #NationalFarmersMarketWeek! 🥬🍅🥭

I stopped by the @hawaiifarmbureau’s Mililani Farmers Market to check out what’s in season. Farmers markets are a great way to enjoy fresh, local produce and support the hardworking farmers who grow our food.

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Aug 3

Happy Anniversary to my husband, Mike! 29 years later, and I can still count on him to be my biggest supporter — whether it’s joining me at community events, taking care of our doggies, or just being the person I can always rely on 💙

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Aug 1

Last weekend, I had the opportunity to walk in the Annual Historic Kōloa Plantation Days Parade on Kauaʻi. The floral floats, vintage cars, and decorated vehicles showed the unique history and heritage of Kauaʻi’s plantation towns. We even had the chance to hand out tomato plants to the community!

Mahalo to the Kōloa Plantation Days Committee for bringing the community together and organizing such a meaningful celebration of Kōloa’s rich cultural legacy. ...

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Jul 31

Congratulations to the 2025 Hawaiʻi State Youth Commissioners (@hawaiistateyc)! 🎉

These are the young leaders whose voices are influencing not just today, or the next decade, but future generations. I’m truly inspired by their courage, dedication, and drive to serve our state.

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Jul 28

In Hawai‘i, we’re a close-knit ‘ohana. But hunger is affecting nearly 1 in 3 households across our islands. On Saturday, Aug. 2, @hawaiifoodbank will host Food Drive Day to help nourish our communities. 🥫🧡

Your support, whether you donate, volunteer, or fundraise, will ensure Hawai‘i Foodbank has the resources to help our families and communities thrive. Learn how you can join in, online or in person at one of six O‘ahu locations at fooddriveday.org. ...

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Jul 24

Parents, caregivers, and ʻohana — if you have young keiki in pre-k or child care, there’s still time to apply for the Preschool Open Doors tuition subsidy! Here’s a quick rundown on how to get started.

#EarlyLearningHI #PreschoolOpenDoors #HawaiiKeiki #KeikiFirst #ReadyKeiki

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Jul 22

Hawaiʻi’s agriculture industry is full of opportunity — not just to feed our local communities, but to share our unique, high-quality products with the world. Bananas, limes, and avocados are just a few of the crops that thrive here year-round. With fewer export restrictions, Hawaiʻi could become a national leader in specialty crop exports.

We’ll continue working with the @usdagov and our local farming community to build a more thriving Hawaiʻi.

Read the full article by @staradvertiser at the #linkinbio. ...

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Jul 17

Agriculture is part of what makes Hawaiʻi so special. This weekend, I joined the 59th Annual Hawaiʻi State Farm Fair in Whitmore Village to celebrate our local farmers, ranchers, and agricultural leaders with fresh produce and plants, farm animals, and keiki-friendly activities. 🐮🌱

Mahalo to @hawaiifarmbureau, @hdoainfo, @hawaii4h, @uluponoinitiative, and @hfahawaii for hosting such a fun and meaningful event highlighting the importance of Hawaiʻi’s agriculture sector. ...

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Jul 15

It's always a pleasure welcoming visitors from across Hawaiʻi, and even from around the world, to my office. From students and community leaders to international partners, each group brings unique perspectives and experiences.

Mahalo to these groups for the meaningful conversations, cultural exchange, and commitment to strengthening the ties that make Hawaiʻi so special.

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Jul 11

Two months from now, more than 45,000 Hawai‘i residents living in public housing communities across the state will be able to access reliable, high-speed fiber internet service for their homes, thanks to a new partnership between the Hawai‘i Public Housing Authority (HPHA) and @hawaiiantelcom. 🛜🏠

This major milestone is the result of a $6 million in-kind contribution to the community from Hawaiian Telcom — a strong example of how Connect Kākou is bringing together government and private sector partners to meet the internet needs of our communities across the islands.

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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Jul 9

It was such a pleasure visiting Maui for the Makawao Stampede Rodeo. As the largest rodeo in Hawaiʻi, the event brought together thousands of people from across the world to Upcountry Maui for a day filled with excitement, competition, and community.

It's always great seeing everyone come together at events like this to honor the traditions that shape our state’s unique culture.

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Jul 8

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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Jul 4

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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Jul 1

📣 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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Jun 27

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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Jun 24

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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Jun 23

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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Jun 18

In just two years, we’ve opened more than 55 public pre-K classrooms across Hawaiʻi—and we’re not stopping there. Today, we announced 50 more are on the way.

But Ready Keiki is about more than just classrooms. It’s about investing in our keiki, our families, and Hawaiʻi’s future. 🌱📚

Mahalo to @eoel_hawaii, @hawaiipublicschools, and all our #ReadyKeiki partners for helping bring preschool closer to home for every 3- and 4-year-old across the state. Together, we’re building a future where every keiki is ready to learn, ready to thrive, and ready for the opportunities ahead.

To apply for free, public preschool, visit earlylearning.ehawaii.gov. ...

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Jun 15

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 🤍