State Representative Jackson D. Sayama

02/22/2026

Celebrating the Chineses New Years at Palolo Chinese Home! Mahalo to Darlene Nakayama and everyone from PCH, who continue to support our community’s kupuna!

07/30/2025

The State of Hawaii is under a Tsunami warning. While St. Louis Heights, Palolo Valley, Kaimuki-Mauka, Wilhelmina Rise, and Maunalani Heights are safely outside the designated evacuation zone, please check the news for the latest updates and help others who may require assistance. Please stay safe.

HNL Alert: Tsunami Warning Updated - Take Action! Destructive tsunami waves expected. Go to weather.hnlalert.gov for wave arrival time. EVACUATE coastal areas in PRIMARY EVACUATION ZONE. Map at p.veoci.com/hnlevac. Updates at HNLALERT.gov

07/16/2025

Had a great time talking story with my neighbors from St. Louis Heights! We discussed what happened during the Session and future legislation for the community.

02/24/2024

This week, I was grateful to have a moment to work with 808 CLEANUPS in Palolo. Led by Kimeona Kane, we connected with Pukele Stream and with each other through cleaning up trash dumped off the street. Hope to join next month!

02/04/2024

Finished our first week of hearings in the House Co Sumer Protection and Commerce Committee. From condominium management to establishing a wildfire relief fund, our committee takes on complex and important issues facing Hawaii. We look forward to continued input from stakeholders and the public.

01/21/2024

Welcoming the start of Session with great colleagues, advocates, and friends. Looking forward to the great work we’ll do for the people of Hawaii!

01/13/2024

Had a productive discussion with Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation, Envision Kaimuki, and community leaders about the management and future of Maumae Community Park in Kaimuki. Looking forwarding to making this beautiful park more accessible and fire resistant!

11/17/2023

Mahalo to Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement for hosting the House Working Groups and to Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke for leading the discussion. I was happy to share ideas on how Hawaii can improve its food, water, and supply distribution systems during emergencies.

08/10/2023

Our hearts go out to the families displaced by the wildfires on Maui. If you’re wondering how you can help, here are a few great organizations to donate to.

1. Hawaii Community Foundation: https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/
2. Maui Food Bank: https://mauifoodbank.org/
3. Hawaii Salvation Army: https://hawaii.salvationarmy.org/
4. Aloha United Way: https://www.auw.org/

07/31/2023

Thank you to Palolo Hongwanji for hosting this year’s Palolo Bon Dance! Always fun to have the common one together to have some fun!

07/28/2023

Today, we kicked off the Sister Summit between Hawaii and Japan. Participated by 6 Prefectural Governors and 16 Mayors, the relationship between Hawaii and Japan remains strong. I look forward to helping grow these partnerships with Japan and its other Sister States.

07/27/2023

Palolo Bon Dance is back! Come by this Saturday July 29th for some good old fun, food, and dancing!