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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Excited to welcome Wendy Hensel as the new University of Hawaiʻi President! Great to see her cheering on our Rainbow Warriors men’s basketball team. I’m looking forward to working together to support our next generation of Hawaiʻi leaders.
Last year, we significantly expanded the Preschool Open Doors program, Hawaiʻi’s preschool tuition subsidy. By raising income eligibility limits and including 3-year-olds, the program now provides greater support to local families, helping to ease the cost of childcare.
Eligible families are encouraged to visit patchhawaii.org to learn more and apply.
#ReadyKeiki #hawaiipreschool #hawaiiprek #hawaiikeiki #keikifirst
Happy Opening Day to the Hawaiʻi State Legislature! 👏
The start of session represents an opportunity for progress and positive change for our state. I’m excited to support the important work of our House and Senate members as they continue their efforts to make Hawaiʻi a place where our people can thrive.
A special congratulations to Senate President Ron Kouchi and Speaker of the House Nadine Nakamura, who makes history as our state’s first female speaker. Wishing everyone a productive and successful session ahead!
This weekend our family stopped by the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi to ring in 2025 at the New Year’s ʻOhana Festival. 🎉⛩️
Mahalo to @jcchawaii and the many groups and volunteers for bringing our community together.
After serving as Finance Chair for over ten years, it always feels like coming home when I meet with the House Finance Committee. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to present on my office’s public services and policy initiatives — from modernizing the name change process to expanding access to preschool statewide and improving high-speed internet access for all.
I’m grateful to the Legislature for their diligence in ensuring that essential programs and services receive the funding they need to support our people.
Achieving internet for all of Hawaiʻi is a true kākou effort — from the counties, state, and federal government partnering with the business sector, non-profits, and our residents.
Under #ConnectKakou, we’ve made significant strides in making high-speed internet more affordable and accessible across our state. Here are five of the top milestones of these efforts. You can learn more at connectkakou.org. 🛜
#ConnectKākou #digitalequityhawaii #broadbandhui
#internetforall #hawaiibroadband
Congratulations to the @honolulucitycouncil and @mayorrickhnl for their inauguration! I’m excited to see my friend and former colleague from the State House @scott.nishimoto take on this new chapter as Councilmember.
Wishing you all the best as you serve our Oʻahu communities with dedication and aloha. Mahalo for all that you do.
Happy New Year! ✨
As we close out the second year since launching #ReadyKeiki, I can’t help but reflect on the progress our state and communities have made to support our youngest keiki.
Here’s a look at the top ✋ achievements for preschool in Hawaiʻi. To learn more, visit readykeiki.org.
Grateful to do this job and serve our state throughout 2024. Mahalo nui for making this work so meaningful.
From the Luke ʻohana to yours — wishing you a safe, joyful, and very Merry Christmas! ♥️🎄
Our office provides key public services, including legal name changes and apostilles—the authentication of official documents 🗂️
Here’s a look at what our public services team accomplished in 2024.
Achieving internet for all is a true kākou effort. With support from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Hawaiʻi is poised to implement key digital initiatives that will enhance statewide telehealth programs, expand access to devices, and establish a “digital navigator” program to equip community leaders with digital literacy skills and resources.
Strengthening our islands’ internet infrastructure benefits us all — and together, we can ensure every resident thrives in the digital age. To learn more, visit connectkakou.org.
Whenever I visit Naʻalehu, I’m instantly reminded of its tight-knit community and the incredible ways neighbors show each other aloha.
This year, we opened three new public preschool classrooms at Naʻalehu Elementary. With limited private providers in the area, our public pre-kindergarten program is a lifeline for many ʻohana with young children.
Mahalo nui to Principal Wilma Roddy and all the amazing students, teachers, and staff for the warm welcome!
Spent the morning with over 35,000 runners at the Honolulu Marathon! It was an honor to blow the starting horn and feel the incredible energy of this iconic race.
With participants from every U.S. state and over 10,000 from Japan, the marathon truly celebrates Hawaiʻi’s worldwide friendships. Congratulations to all the participants, and a special shout-out to my staff member Aldric for running the marathon—I even got to wave at him as he crossed the starting line! 👏
Merry Christmas! 🎄✨
Such a joy kicking off the holiday season with the smiles and cheerful spirit of our Windward Oʻahu community. Mahalo to all the residents, participants, and volunteers for making this morning’s Kaneohe Christmas Parade so special!
A big mahalo to @solomonenos for bringing the community together over the past few months to create a one of a kind piece of Hawaiʻi history. My family had the privilege of leaving our mark on this beautiful mural, which will soon find its place in the State Capitol Pools.
This piece that symbolizes the ocean uniting our islands carries the brushstrokes of our diverse community—from keiki to kupuna. It will forever be a cherished part of the Hawaiʻi State Capitol’s story.
I want to welcome Mayor Kimo Alameda to his new role serving Hawai‘i County. Leadership is grounded in service, and through strong collaboration between our counties and state, we can continue to uplift and strengthen our communities.
Best wishes as well to Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen (@hawaiiprosecutors) and the @hicountycouncil as they begin their terms. I look forward to working alongside all of you to create meaningful change for our island communities.
So much to be grateful for today and everyday. Hope everyone enjoyed time with ʻohana and loved ones this Thanksgiving!
Exercise benefits not only our physical health but also our mental well-being, emotional health, and self-confidence. I joined the Women’s Prison Project and the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to celebrate the opening of Hoʻōla, the new fitness center at the Women’s Community Correctional Center in Windward O’ahu.
For these women, access to exercise and the opportunity to care for their health are vital steps toward rehabilitation. Its efforts and programs like this fitness center that help us create meaningful spaces for healing and growth. Mahalo to all who have made Hoʻōla possible.
Excited to welcome Wendy Hensel as the new University of Hawaiʻi President! Great to see her cheering on our Rainbow Warriors men’s basketball team. I’m looking forward to working together to support our next generation of Hawaiʻi leaders.
Happy Opening Day to the Hawaiʻi State Legislature! 👏
The start of session represents an opportunity for progress and positive change for our state. I’m excited to support the important work of our House and Senate members as they continue their efforts to make Hawaiʻi a place where our people can thrive.
A special congratulations to Senate President Ron Kouchi and Speaker of the House Nadine Nakamura, who makes history as our state’s first female speaker. Wishing everyone a productive and successful session ahead!
This weekend our family stopped by the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi to ring in 2025 at the New Year’s ʻOhana Festival. 🎉⛩️
Mahalo to @jcchawaii and the many groups and volunteers for bringing our community together.
After over ten years serving as Finance Chair, it always feels like coming home when I meet with the House Finance Committee. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to present on my office’s public services and policy initiatives — from modernizing the name change process to expanding access to preschool statewide and improving high-speed internet access for all.
I’m grateful to the Legislature for their diligence in ensuring that essential programs and services receive the funding they need to support our people.
Achieving internet for all of Hawaiʻi is a true kākou effort — from the counties, state, and federal government partnering with the business sector, non-profits, and our residents.
Under #ConnectKakou, we’ve made significant strides in making high-speed internet more affordable and accessible across our state. Here are five of the top milestones of these efforts. You can learn more at connectkakou.org. 🛜
#ConnectKākou #digitalequityhawaii #broadbandhui
#internetforall #hawaiibroadband
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Excited to welcome Wendy Hensel as the new University of Hawaiʻi President! Great to see her cheering on our Rainbow Warriors men’s basketball team. I’m looking forward to working together to support our next generation of Hawaiʻi leaders. @UHPresident @HawaiiMBB @HawaiiAthletics
Earlier this month, our family stopped by the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi to ring in 2025 at the New Year’s ʻOhana Festival. 🎉⛩️
Mahalo to JCCH and the many groups and volunteers for bringing our community together.
Last year, we significantly expanded the Preschool Open Doors program, Hawaiʻi’s preschool tuition subsidy. By raising income eligibility limits and including 3-year-olds, the program now provides greater support to local families, helping to ease the cost of childcare.
Eligible families are encouraged to visit http://patchhawaii.org to learn more and apply.
#ReadyKeiki #hawaiipreschool #hawaiiprek #hawaiikeiki #keikifirst