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 was such a pleasure visiting Kamuela on Big Island for the 32nd Annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival. Always love seeing our neighbors come together to celebrate traditions embedded in our unique local culture.
Looking forward to see these blossoms continue to bloom! 🌸
Mahalo to @hawaiidlnr, @hawaiidot, and our county partners for already clearing 80% of the debris collected in the Ala Wai Canal from this weekend’s flash flooding.
The National Weather Service forecasts storm weather in the next two days, so please take caution to prepare your homes and families.
Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧✨
It’s always a joy to celebrate this special time with our Chinatown community. Wishing everyone good health, happiness, and prosperity as we welcome the Year of the Snake! 🐍
Essential services that our residents count on are under threat because of President Trump’s overreaching federal funding freeze. Everything from rural healthcare, food assistance, emergency services, to child care for our keiki is on the line.
This level of disruption and chaos is unprecedented, and we cannot allow it to stand. We are moving quickly to do what we can to protect our residents and ensure that the people of Hawai‘i get the support they need.
I had the chance to host over 50 members and leaders of ILWU Local 142 — one of Hawai‘i’s largest and most steadfast labor unions, advocating for working families for decades.
It’s more important than ever we push for wage equality, affordable housing, and a future where every family in our state can thrive. Mahalo nui to ILWU for all that you do!
The reality is, there is a digital divide across our state and throughout the Pacific. But with #ConnectKakou, we’re committed to delivering high-speed internet to everyone and bridging the gap for a more connected future.
Grateful to stand alongside the Governor and state leaders at my third State of the State. Together, we share a deep commitment to strengthening our communities and addressing Hawaiʻi’s cost of living — ensuring local families can continue to call our islands home.
I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together so far and remain dedicated to the important work ahead.
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.
It was such a pleasure visiting Kamuela on Big Island for the 32nd Annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival. Always love seeing our neighbors come together to celebrate traditions embedded in our unique local culture.
Looking forward to see these blossoms continue to bloom! 🌸
I had the chance to host over 50 members and leaders of ILWU Local 142 — one of Hawai‘i’s largest and most steadfast labor unions, advocating for working families for decades.
It’s more important than ever we push for wage equality, affordable housing, and a future where every family in our state can thrive. Mahalo nui to ILWU for all that you do!
Grateful to stand alongside the Governor and state leaders at my third State of the State. Together, we share a deep commitment to strengthening our communities and addressing Hawaiʻi’s cost of living — ensuring local families can continue to call our islands home.
I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together so far and remain dedicated to the important work ahead.
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!
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It was such a pleasure visiting Kamuela on Big Island for the 32nd Annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival. Always love seeing our neighbors come together to celebrate traditions embedded in our unique local culture.
Looking forward to see these blossoms continue to bloom! 🌸
I had the chance to host over 50 members and leaders of ILWU Local 142 — one of Hawai‘i’s largest and most steadfast labor unions, advocating for working families for decades.
It’s more important than ever we push for wage equality, affordable housing, and a future where every family in our state can thrive. Mahalo nui to @ILWU142HI for all that you do!
Mahalo to @dlnr, @DOTHawaii, and our county partners for already clearing 80% of the debris collected in the Ala Wai Canal from this weekend’s flash flooding. @NWSHonolulu forecasts storm weather in the next two days, so please take caution to prepare your homes and families.
