Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke

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Apr 13

Today marks the start of Week of the Young Child! 🧒👧👦

Each year, @naeyc hosts this weeklong celebration of early learning, young children, and the educators, families, and communities who make it all possible. Here in Hawaiʻi, our Ready Keiki initiative reflects that same commitment—supporting our youngest keiki and their ʻohana.

Join us this week as we celebrate with themed days that highlight the critical role of play, creativity, and collaboration in a child’s development. Today is #MusicMonday! 🎶

#WOYC26 ...

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Apr 10

With Tax Day next week, stay alert for scammers trying to steal your personal information. Especially with the devastation from this severe weather, there may be charity impersonators and disaster fraud attempts disguised to help you file casualty loss claims.

Call Hawaiʻi Department of Taxation if you receive suspicious messages at (808) 587-4242. Stay alert, stay SAFE, Hawaiʻi.

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Apr 9

Every elementary school in the Nānākuli-Waiʻanae Complex Area now has a free, public pre-K classroom through @eoel_hawaii. This is a huge win for our #ReadyKeiki initiative and early learning in our state — and we’re committed to doing the same for every community in Hawaiʻi.

To apply for a public pre-K or see all participating DOE schools statewide, visit earlylearning.hawaii.gov.

PUBLIC PRE-K FOR WEST OʻAHU:
📍 Leihōkū Elementary
📍 Māʻili Elementary
📍 Mākaha Elementary
📍 Nānāikapono Elementary
📍 Nānākuli Elementary
📍 Waiʻanae Elementary

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Apr 8

As another Kona Low approaches, here are four steps to help you stay storm-ready. We know how severe these storms can be, and the National Weather Service is forecasting periods of heavy rain with a high potential for flash flooding going into the weekend.

Please stay safe and remain vigilant as conditions change. For a more complete guide, visit Ready.Hawaii.gov and click on “Plan & Prepare.”

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Apr 3

It was an honor to meet with @neatoday President Becky Pringle during her visit to Hawaiʻi. Together with leaders from @hstavoice, we discussed our DOE’s work to stand up a temporary campus for King Kamehameha III Elementary following the Maui wildfires—and the ongoing challenges our teachers and communities continue to face.

I also shared the work our state is doing to expand early learning through our Ready Keiki initiative. Mahalo to President Pringle and our very own HSTA leaders for all that you do! ...

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Apr 1

I had the chance to speak at the 3rd Annual Middle Level Student Leadership Summit, which brought together hundreds of 6th–8th grade student leaders from public schools across our state.

It was inspiring to see a room full of young leaders stepping forward and using their voices to create positive change within their school communities. Mahalo to @hawaiipublicschools and the Duke Kahanamoku Foundation for continuing to support this summit and for believing in our students. ...

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Mar 31

Coach Laura Beeman led our UH Rainbow Wahine Basketball team for an incredible 14 seasons. I’ve gotten to know Coach over the years, and what has always stood out most is her heart—the way she shows up for her team and our community with so much love and compassion.

Coach, the impact you’ve made on our state is truly special. You built a program rooted in sisterhood, strength, and pride. Wishing you the best in your retirement. You’ll be missed, but the legacy you leave behind in your players, your program, and all of Hawaiʻi will carry on for generations. 💚 ...

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Mar 30

Mahalo to @hawaiifarmbureau and @hiagfdn for launching the Hawaiʻi Farmers’ Disaster Relief Fund to support our local farmers impacted by the recent storms and floods.

If you’d like to donate to support our farmers recover from the devastating floods, visit hawaiiagfoundation.org or the #linkinbio.

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Mar 25

With last month as Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai’i and this month being Women’s History Month, I knew I wanted to chat with my friend Pelehonuamea Harman, Director of Native Hawaiian Engagement at @uhhilo and great-granddaughter to the late Mary Kawena Pukui.

A Hawaiian scholar, author, hula practitioner, and educator, Mary’s legacy has been invaluable to the preservation and perpetuation of ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi and Hawaiian culture. Through her deep connection to hula as a living expression of ʻike and storytelling, she helped carry forward traditions that continue to shape how we understand and practice culture today. She believed deeply that “knowledge is life,” and dedicated herself to uplifting the lessons of her ancestors, producing an astonishing 52 published works on Hawaiian language and culture.

Mahalo, Pele, for sharing reflections about your “Puna”—a shortened nickname for “kupuna.” Through your stories, we’re reminded that knowledge is meant to be lived, shared, and passed on. We see her legacy not only in books, but in language, in practice, and in every generation she continues to inspire.

#MahinaOleloHawaii #WomensHistoryMonth #MaryKawenaPukui #hawaiianlanguage #olelohawaii ...

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Mar 25

Today is National Agriculture Day. Here in Hawaiʻi, what makes our ag sector so special is our network of diverse, local farms and the people who care for them.

As we begin to recover from the catastrophic storms and flooding of the past two weekends, I want to extend my deepest mahalo to our agriculture community. Farmers in Waialua, along Oʻahu’s North Shore, and all across our state have been deeply impacted—facing damaged crops, flooded lands, loss of livestock, broken equipment, and more.

📢EMERGENCY FARMER RELIEF - If you were affected by the storms, swipe to learn about the Hawaiʻi Emergency Farmer Relief Program. Farms, ranches, and businesses may apply for a one-time $1,500 grant to address immediate needs. Learn more at dab.hawaii.gov/emergencyfarmerrelief/.

Mahalo to organizations like @hawaiifarmbureau, @hawaiicattlemenscouncil, and @hfuuofficial, and to our entire agriculture community, for standing by one another during this time and for everything you do to care for our communities. ...

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Mar 20

‼️ For flood and storm updates, visit ready.hawaii.gov.

Please stay safe during these severe storms. We’re seeing destructive flooding across our state. Mahalo to our first responders and community members for working tirelessly to keep everyone safe.

@hawaii_ema
@oahudem
@honolulu_gov
@hicountyofficial
@hawaiicountycivildefense
@maui_ema
@kauaifiredepartment

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Mar 20

Today, I joined the Blood Bank of Hawaiʻi to celebrate their new Kapolei headquarters and the lifesaving work they do for our islands.

In Hawaiʻi, we believe deeply in caring for and protecting one another. Especially in times of need, blood donations save lives right here at home. As a leading blood processing center and rare blood repository in the Pacific Rim, this new facility strengthens care for Hawaiʻi’s diverse communities and expands access to lifesaving donations.

Mahalo to @bloodbankhawaii for all that you do, and congratulations on this incredible new facility and exciting chapter ahead! ❤️ ...

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Mar 17

📢 Calling Hawaiʻi high schoolers!

Spend your summer at the State Capitol learning about public service and civic engagement. As an intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience and an up-close look at how Hawaiʻi’s government works while building skills that will stay with you long after summer ends.

There may even be a chance to meet Chief Momo 🐾

📩 Save this post or share it with someone who should apply. Learn more at ltgov.hawaii.gov/internship. ...

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Mar 12

I had the opportunity to attend the Department of Education’s 2025 Employee, Manager, and Team of the Year Awards and help recognize the incredible employees serving students across our state.

As a proud product of Hawaiʻi’s public schools, so much of my journey has been shaped by the teachers, counselors, and school staff who believed in me and supported me along the way. Every educator, counselor, manager, team, and staff member plays an important role in shaping the lives of our keiki.

Mahalo to the HIDOE employees who support our students everyday. ...

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Mar 10

So great to be back at Little Chef Big Chef supporting the incredible work of the Boys & Girls Club of Maui. I look forward to attending this event every year, and it never fails to inspire me to see our youth so excited about cooking, learning from Maui’s talented chefs, and being involved in their community. 💙🍽️

Mahalo to all of the chefs who mentor our keiki and help them see the possibilities ahead. And a special mahalo to Kelly Pearson, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Maui. This was Kelly’s final Little Chef Big Chef as she prepares for retirement. For more than 27 years, she has led the organization and made an incredible impact on Maui’s keiki. ...

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Mar 8

Papakōlea has a special place in my heart, and this morning, I had the chance to stop by the Papakōlea ʻOhana Health Fair.

Mahalo to @kula_papakolea for bringing the community together and hosting this important event. I love seeing families learning about health and wellness resources that support our communities and help keep everyone healthy.

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Mar 6

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa, a dedicated public servant and formidable leader who devoted her life to serving our state.

In 1998, we entered the Legislature together — Colleen in the Senate and I in the House — and we remained close throughout our years in public service. Proud of her Waiʻanae roots, she carried the voices of her community with her throughout her career. She made history in 2007 as the first woman to serve as President of the Hawaiʻi State Senate and later represented our state in Washington, D.C. as a member of Congress.

Colleen was unwavering in her commitment to doing what she believed was best for the people of Hawaiʻi. While she was known for her toughness and determination, those who knew her best also knew her as a sensitive and deeply caring person. I am grateful I was able to spend precious moments with her in her final days.

She loved her husband, John, and their dogs, Frannie and Pupper, dearly. My heart is with them and all of Colleen’s loved ones during this difficult time.

(Photo with Sen. Ronald D. Kouchi, and Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa at the Hawaiʻi on the Hill Policy Summit in Washington, D.C., 2018.) ...

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Mar 5

We officially launched the Hawaiʻi Foodbank’s 27th Annual State Employees Food Drive, joined by the University of Hawaiʻi and public sector union leaders. As lieutenant governor, I have the honor of chairing this effort each year, bringing together our state employees — the Foodbank’s largest coalition of supporters — to help provide food for families across our state. 🥫

The reality is that 1 in 3 Hawaiʻi households continue to struggle with food insecurity. From now until May 8, our goal as state workers is to raise food and funds to support Hawaiʻi Foodbank and their commitment to feeding our ‘ohana. 🤝

Last year, state employees raised over 300,000 meals, so this year we’re aiming even higher. Anyone can support Hawaiʻi Foodbank at any time of year. To donate, get involved, or learn more about food assistance, visit hawaiifoodbank.org/state.

@hawaiifoodbank
@uhawaiinews
@hgeahawaii
@unitedpublicworkers
@hstavoice
@uhpafaculty ...

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Mar 3

Happy Read Across America! This year, I had the joy of joining Miss Palacio’s pre-K class at Puʻuhale Elementary School to read Can You Dance Like a Peacock? by Rekha S. Rajan. We didn’t just read — we got up, moved, and danced as we learned all about animals like peacocks, honeybees, and flamingos. 📚🦚

I also joined Ms. Matayoshi’s 1st-grade class at Lincoln Elementary to read A Fishy Alphabet in Hawaii by Leslie Hayashi, where we learned about Hawaiian and local names for our unique aquatic life. 🐠

Mahalo to all the keiki for inviting me to be a part of your special #ReadAcrossAmerica celebrations! ...

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