Rep. Gene Ward

10/25/2023

Join me next week Sunday, November 5th for a very special Celebration of Life for my dear friend and Hawaii's Republican Lone Ranger, Sam Slom.

Senator Slom served 20 years in the Hawaii State Senate representing his beloved East Honolulu, comprising Hawaii Kai, Aina Haina, Kahala and Diamond Head.

For much of his service, he was the lone Republican member in the Senate, though he was the voice for hundreds of thousands in our state who shared his beliefs.

The following from his 2009 Opening Day speech is just one of the many inspiring notions, Sam, a gifted orator and visionary thinker, imparted upon us: "As Edward Everett Hale said more than 200 years ago, “I am only one, but still I am one. I can’t do everything, yet I can do something. And just because I can’t do everything, I won’t refuse to do the something I can do.”

Join us as we reminisce and remember Senator Sam Slom, a giant in Hawaii politics and a giant among men.

10/13/2023

Hear Representative Ward's thoughts on the events unfolding in Israel.

09/27/2023

This month, Hawaii Kai was pleased to welcome Blake Oshiro, Senior Advisor to Governor Green, as our Beer Summit speaker. Mahalo to all those who attended and took part in what was one of our most engaging discussions thus far.

Join us next Thursday, October 5th @ 6pm for our next Beer Summit at our new venue - The Oahu Club - where we will welcome Representative Elle Cochran of Lahaina who will share her firsthand experiences during the wildfires and her thoughts on what is happening in their aftermath.

09/12/2023

Remembering why 9/11 should never be forgotten.

A great video about that tragic day:

9/11 shocked America and changed the course of modern history. Everyone knows what happened on that day…right? The truth is, many young people don’t, but…

08/08/2023

Mahalo to all who came out to our Hawaii Kai Safe Streets Townhall last week.

Making our neighborhoods safer is a team effort and I am greatly encouraged by the unified vision our transportation departments, law enforcement, and community members share.

Visit my YouTube page to view the townhall in its entirety.

07/28/2023

07/13/2023

Mahalo to all those who attended our July Beer Summit featuring Civil Beat's Chad Blair! Check out this video to see highlights from the informative evening.

06/30/2023

Join us next week Thursday for our July Beer Summit featuring Chad Blair, Civil Beat's politics and opinion editor!

06/27/2023

“We have an obligation to the Hawaiian people, not just for protocol and culture things, but for actual political and economic things,” state Rep. Gene Ward said.

03/01/2023

February may have only been 28 days long, but I have been busy working in our State Capitol and district. Catch up with my February newsletter!

01/31/2023

THIS THURSDAY! Join us for a timely discussion on Hawaii's housing crisis with none other than Peter Savio -- one of our state's most accomplished, and price-conscious, real estate developers.

01/19/2023

I am beyond humbled to continue to represent the great people of Hawaii Kai in our 32nd Hawaii State Legislature.

Today's momentous Opening Day marked a return to normalcy following muted ceremonies during the pandemic.

The people have returned to the people's house and I am honored to help magnify their voice in fighting for a better Hawai'i.