Labor Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawaii

08/17/2026

Residents who use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can be reimbursed for food purchased using their benefits that was lost during Hurricane Lala.

08/17/2026

Following assessments of school campuses and surrounding community conditions, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) will keep public schools and offices closed statewide on Monday, Aug. 17.

The additional closure will allow time to complete campus safety assessments, restore utilities where necessary and address storm-related impacts.

The Department will continue working with county and state partners and will provide updates regarding Tuesday's operations as additional information becomes available.

Previously announced extended closures on Hawai‘i Island for Nā‘ālehu Elementary and Ka‘ū High & Pāhala Elementary School remain in effect.

Read more at: https://hawaiipublicschools.org/2026-hawaii-island-public-schools-open-friday/

08/12/2026

Tell me about it, steward.

08/12/2026

08/08/2026

Reminder your ballot needs to be in your County Election Division possession by Saturday, August 8th at 7 PM.

Find the nearest Ballot Drop Box or Voter Service Center here: https://elections.hawaii.gov/voter-service-centers-and-places-of-deposit/

08/06/2026

The DPH O’ahu County Committee is seeking candidates for the upcoming Senate District 18 vacancy within the 2026 General Election.

08/05/2026

Disneyland character and parade cast members have been bargaining for their first contract since October 2024. Disney is dragging their feet and putting workers’ benefits at risk.

Sign the petition to stand with our Actors' Equity Association union family! https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/stand-with-the-disneyland-entertainment-cast-members

07/29/2026

Congratulations to Korbyn!!

🎉 This is what success looks like. 🎉

Join us in celebrating Korbyn, who officially completed his HiSET after passing his Science exam! 📚🎓

This milestone didn't happen overnight. It took determination, hard work, and the support of people who believed in him every step of the way.

💙 Help us celebrate Korbyn by dropping a 🎉 or 👏 in the comments! Better yet, share this post to remind someone that with encouragement, opportunity, and perseverance, incredible things are possible.

Congratulations, Korbyn, we're so proud of you!

07/28/2026

Voter service centers across the state are now open, giving Hawaii residents access to in-person election services—including voter registration and accessible voting—through Saturday, Aug. 8. ⬇️