Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke

Last week I visited the newest preschool classroom at Hāna Elementary — which is also the state’s newest Hawaiian language public pre-K! 👏

Hāna is a close-knit community, so it’s exciting to expand early learning for our East Maui ʻohana while also offering education for our youngest keiki rooted in Hawaiian values, language, and place-based learning.

Mahalo to @hanaheschool for showing us aloha during our visit. To see all the public preschools across our state, visit earlylearning.hawaii.gov.

#ReadyKeiki ...

This past weekend, @hawaiifoodbank hosted a food distribution event at Leeward Community College, providing much-needed support to families during these uncertain times.

It was truly inspiring to see friends, neighbors, and loved ones come together to care for one another. Many in our community still need support and food assistance — if you’re looking to give help or get help, please visit the State of Hawaiʻi’s coordinated relief efforts page for available resources at the #linkinbio. ...

Grateful to have joined the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Magic Island this morning 💜

In Hawaiʻi, more than 31,000 individuals are living with Alzheimer’s. It’s moments like these that raise awareness about brain health, early detection, and the power of community advocacy. Mahalo to @alzhawaii and everyone who continues to support Alzheimer’s awareness across our state. ...

It’s day 37 of the government shutdown, and thousands of Hawaiʻi residents are relying on emergency food assistance. In no way is this right, and the state is working to provide relief for families.

But what makes Hawaiʻi so special is how we come together and kōkua in times of need — the care we show to our loved ones, neighbors, and community. If you’re looking for ways to help nourish our ʻohana, you can support local food banks and pantries by donating food, giving funds, or volunteering at a food distribution 🫶

And if you’re in need of assistance, please visit the State of Hawaiʻi coordinated relief efforts page (#linkinbio) for resources. ...

Yesterday I attended the Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau’s 78th Annual Convention on Kauaʻi and was reminded of the many hands it takes to bring food to our tables. As we continue to support residents impacted by the federal shutdown, I’m grateful to the farmers, ranchers, and food distributors who strengthen our local food systems — feeding and nourishing our communities year-round with fresh, nutritious produce. 🥬🍅

During the convention, @hawaiifarmbureau also raised funds for Kauaʻi’s food banks to support residents in need of food now. Mahalo to the Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau and our agriculture partners for always being there for our residents. ...

I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my friend and Maui County leader, Tasha Kama.

Councilmember Kama exemplified the spirit of aloha through her leadership and years of service to the people of Maui. Deeply connected in faith, each priority she championed was rooted in her commitment to uplifting her community and future generations who call Maui Nui home. The entire State of Hawaiʻi and Maui County will continue to benefit from the selfless leadership of Councilmember Kama and her lasting legacy.

My prayers and aloha are with the Kama ʻohana and Maui Nui community. ...

Congratulations to Pacific Edge Magazine on celebrating 20 years! 🎉

I had the honor of joining Hawaiʻi’s business community last night for the 15th Annual Business Achievement Awards Gala — a celebration of the incredible work being done by our local business leaders from healthcare professionals, business executives, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit leaders who make a difference in our communities and across our state.

Mahalo to Founder and CEO, Naomi Hazelton, and the entire @pacificedge team for two decades of uplifting our business community and for continuing to shine a light on Hawaiʻi’s local businesses and leaders. ...

I had the honor of joining the West Maui community for the grand opening and blessing of Kaiāulu o Kūku‘ia—the first affordable housing development to open in Lahaina following the devastating wildfires of August 2023. Now fully occupied by local families, this milestone represents a step forward in the community’s journey toward recovery.

The development also features Hawai‘i’s first Bezos Academy preschool, providing families with access to childcare and giving parents the opportunity to return to work as they rebuild their lives.

This project is a testament to the support our Maui ʻohana need and deserve, but also to the extraordinary resilience, strength, and unity of the Lahaina community as they rebuild and move forward together. ...