The Promise of Universal Access to Pre-K. Ready Keiki is a statewide public-private effort to expand access to preschool for all 3 and 4 year olds.
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It’s April Fool’s Day and my staff made this blooper reel of me 😂 Making lots of video messages means lots of hiccups and do-overs— hope you get a laugh out of this like I did. A good reminder not to take ourselves too seriously!
Celebrating 70 years of knowledge, community, and aloha at Kapa‘a Public Library 📚👏
I had the pleasure of speaking with Caroline, a dedicated volunteer and longtime Kapa‘a resident. For her and so many others, Kapa‘a Library has been a pillar of learning and connection for generations. Mahalo to the incredible staff and volunteers for your dedication and hard work.
That’s a wrap on our 2nd Annual Hawaiʻi-USDA Policy Summit—a productive and engaging series of meetings with our federal agriculture partners.
During our visit, we met with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins (@secrollins) —and our Hawaiʻi delegation was proud to be the first state delegation to visit the USDA.
Throughout the summit, we explored the unique challenges and opportunities facing Hawaiʻi’s agricultural sector, from regulatory barriers for farmers to biosecurity and local food production.
Mahalo to @usdagov for being a steadfast partner in ensuring that Hawaiʻi’s farmers, ranchers, and producers have the resources they need to thrive and continue supporting our communities.
Hawaiʻi’s agriculture sector is a critical part of our communities and economy. Together with our state’s leaders in farming, ranching, and commerce — we’re in D.C. to meet with @usdagov and discuss Hawaiʻi’s most pressing agriculture needs.
With a continuous push and pull at the federal level, we’re watching closely how our local nonprofits and many support services are being impacted.
Happy Women’s History Month! ✨ While I’m honored to serve as Hawai‘i’s 16th Lieutenant Governor, I’m only the third woman to hold this position. This month, I’m recognizing the two trailblazing women who paved the way before me—the late Jean King and U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono.
Their incredible legacies as lieutenant governors have not only opened doors for women in politics but have also created a better Hawai‘i for all. Let’s continue building on their foundation and empowering the next generation of women leaders.
#WomensHistoryMonth
All smiles in Wahiawā this morning as we visited Kaʻala Elementary School’s newest #ReadyKeiki public pre-K classroom! ☀️
This classroom received significant interest from the community and is fully enrolled with 20 excited keiki. Mahalo to Principal Nakamoto, the teachers and staff, @eoel_hawaii, @senatordonovandelacruz, and @repperruso for helping to make this classroom possible.
Learn more about free, public pre-K at readykeiki.org.
Always excited to celebrate the hard work and progress of our counties.
Mahalo nui to Mayor Bissen of Maui County for all that you do and congratulations on delivering your third State of the County address.
Mahalo nui to our tourism partners and community groups for showcasing our state’s unique visitor industry and Made in Hawaiʻi products at this year’s Tourism Day! 🍍🌼
Congrats to @campbell_hawaii and @senfevella on the groundbreaking of Campbell High School’s athletic complex facilities! 👏
Very happy for the ʻEwa community for this exciting, upcoming addition for our students. 🧡🖤
Over the weekend, I joined @hawaiifoodbank and @hawaiiathletics to kickoff the State and City Employees Food Drive. With the support of the UH fans and community, we raised over 2,900 meals!🥫🍴
Anyone can support the Hawaiʻi Foodbank by donating online, and employee contributions will be counted toward their department’s overall total. Donations can be made at hawaiifoodbank.org/state. We’re also accepting non-perishable food donations in person at the Lt. Governor’s office in the state Capitol.
April 30 is the last day to submit priority applications for the state’s preschool and child care tuition subsidy, Preschool Open Doors.
In the first week alone, over 400 applications were received! There’s still time and stipends to be awarded, so be sure to get in your applications for your keiki. For more information, visit patchhawaii.org.
Today is Day 1 of #AkamaiArrival — our pilot program digitizing Hawai‘i’s Plants and Animals Agriculture Declaration Form 🌿✈️ Fresh plants and live animals pose significant biosecurity threats to the native and indigenous species that make Hawai‘i so special. This shift from a paper form to digital helps us more effectively protect our state’s natural heritage.
Right now, over 80 select domestic flights are participating in the pilot program. Passengers arriving to our islands will be guided to use the new digital form by their airlines. To learn more or check if one of your upcoming flights is participating, visit akamaiarrival.hawaii.gov.
The 2025 State of Hawaiʻi & City and County of Honolulu food drives have officially launched!🥫In support of @hawaiifoodbank, we’ve set a joint goal of 515,000 meals to help Hawai‘i residents in need.
To kick off the drive, @hawaiifoodbank and @hawaiiathletics will be collecting food and monetary donations at UH games this weekend. Swipe to see where you can donate. 🏐⚾🏀
You can support the effort by donating online or by dropping off non-perishable food at any Satellite City Hall, all Honolulu Fire Department stations, or the Lt. Governor’s office at the state Capitol until May 9. Together, we can fight hunger and feed our ‘ohana. Donate now or learn more at hawaiifoodbank.org/state and hawaiifoodbank.org/city.
Every one of us, whether coming home or traveling to Hawaiʻi, is very familiar with filling out the paper agriculture form. By digitizing this form, we’re making compliance easier for travelers while using technology to protect what makes Hawaiʻi so special.
Visit AkamaiArrival.hawaii.gov to learn more about the pilot project and see the participating flights.
Preschool and early learning experiences provide our keiki with vital skills, prepare them for school, and set the foundation for lifelong success.
Preschool Open Doors supports 3- and 4-year-olds statewide, helping families gain access to quality child care and pre-K education. To apply or learn more, visit www.patchhawaii.org.
#ReadyKeiki #hawaiipreschool #hawaiiprek #hawaiikeiki #keikifirst
Happy Valentine`s Day from Momo & Musubi! 🐾💝
Expanding preschool access for our keiki starts with supporting our teachers. Apply now for UH Mānoa’s new Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Care and Education at coe.hawaii.edu!
#ReadyKeiki #hawaiipreschool #hawaiiprek #hawaiikeiki #keikifirst
Hau‘oli Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i! I got to learn some new Hawaiian words from my friend, Lamakū, and I can’t wait to use them when I visit our #ReadyKeiki classrooms. Let’s continue to incorporate the Hawaiian language not just in February, but in our everyday lives to help normalize and celebrate the language!
#HawaiianLanguageMonth #OleloHawaii #HawaiianLanguage
A thriving early childhood workforce is essential to expanding preschool access across our state. With a new dedicated Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, it’s now easier for future teachers to enter the field—benefiting our keiki, their ʻohana, and our communities.
Mahalo to @uhmanoacoe for recognizing this need and investing in the next generation of preschool educators!
#ReadyKeiki #hawaiipreschool #hawaiiprek #hawaiikeiki #keikifirst
That’s a wrap on our 2nd Annual Hawaiʻi-USDA Policy Summit—a productive and engaging series of meetings with our federal agriculture partners.
During our visit, we met with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins (@secrollins) —and our Hawaiʻi delegation was proud to be the first state delegation to visit the USDA.
Throughout the summit, we explored the unique challenges and opportunities facing Hawaiʻi’s agricultural sector, from regulatory barriers for farmers to biosecurity and local food production.
Mahalo to @usdagov for being a steadfast partner in ensuring that Hawaiʻi’s farmers, ranchers, and producers have the resources they need to thrive and continue supporting our communities.
All smiles in Wahiawā this morning as we visited Kaʻala Elementary School’s newest #ReadyKeiki public pre-K classroom! ☀️
This classroom received significant interest from the community and is fully enrolled with 20 excited keiki. Mahalo to Principal Nakamoto, the teachers and staff, @eoel_hawaii, @senatordonovandelacruz, and @repperruso for helping to make this classroom possible.
Learn more about free, public pre-K at readykeiki.org.
Always excited to celebrate the hard work and progress of our counties.
Mahalo nui to Mayor Bissen of Maui County for all that you do and congratulations on delivering your third State of the County address.
Mahalo nui to our tourism partners and community groups for showcasing our state’s unique visitor industry and Made in Hawaiʻi products at this year’s Tourism Day! 🍍🌼
Over the weekend, I joined @hawaiifoodbank and @hawaiiathletics to kickoff the State and City Employees Food Drive. With the support of the UH fans and community, we raised over 2,900 meals!🥫🍴
Anyone can support the Hawaiʻi Foodbank by donating online, and employee contributions will be counted toward their department’s overall total. Donations can be made at hawaiifoodbank.org/state. We’re also accepting non-perishable food donations in person at the Lt. Governor’s office in the state Capitol.
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It’s April Fool’s Day and my staff made this blooper reel of me 😂 Making lots of video messages means lots of hiccups and do-overs— hope you get a laugh out of this like I did. A good reminder not to take ourselves too seriously!
Episode 16 on the ongoing Kīlauea eruption is underway. NPS Photo/J.Wei
⬇️for viewing and safety info:
https://go.nps.gov/bkd93a
Nice to see my friend @lgsylvialuke during her visit to DC and talk about delivering on Hawaiʻi priorities in Congress. Mahalo for visiting!
