Hawai'i Senate Democrats

09/19/2026

Yesterday, the Hawaiʻi State Senate joined in honoring the life and legacy of former Governor George Ryoichi Ariyoshi.

Members of the Hawaiʻi State Senate joined family, friends, and members of the community in paying their respects and honoring Governor Ariyoshi’s distinguished legacy of public service to Hawaiʻi.

Governor Ariyoshi served Hawaiʻi as a member of the Territorial and State Legislatures, Lieutenant Governor, and Governor from 1974 to 1986. He was Hawaiʻi’s longest-serving governor and the first Asian American elected governor in the United States.

The Senate honors Governor Ariyoshi’s extraordinary contributions to Hawaiʻi and remembers the kindness, compassion, and dedication he generously shared with our state and its people.

09/12/2026

Congratulations to the Pearl City Little League on an incredible 2026 World Series championship!

Senator Rachele Lamosao was honored to join the Pearl City community for the championship parade and celebrate the team’s remarkable achievement. District Senator Brandon Elefante, as well as other Senate colleagues, signed a congratulatory banner for the team.

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years later, the Hawaiʻi State Senate joins our nation in remembering the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and honoring the first responders, military personnel, and everyday Americans who demonstrated extraordinary courage and compassion in the face of tragedy.

The impact of that day was felt here in Hawaiʻi as well. Commercial air travel across the nation was grounded, Hawaiʻi’s airports and airspace moved under heightened security, and members of the Hawaiʻi National Guard were called into action to help protect our communities. Hawaiʻi Guard aircraft escorted remaining airliners into Honolulu and Kona, while Guard personnel supported security operations at airports across the state.

Today, we remember those whose lives were taken, those who answered the call to serve, and the families and communities forever changed by the events of September 11.

09/11/2026

The Hawaiʻi State Capitol welcomed the 2026 Pearl City Little League Senior League World Series Champions today as the team was recognized by Acting Lieutenant Governor Keith Regan (Lt. Governor of Hawaii) and their local area legislators.

Senator Brandon Elefante (Sen. Brandon Elefante) and Senator Rachele Lamosao (Rachele Fernandez Lamosao) joined Representative Cory Chun (Representative Cory Chun) and Representative Gregg Takayama (Rep. Gregg Takayama) in congratulating the players, coaches, and families on an incredible championship season!

Pearl City earned the Senior League Baseball World Series title on August 8, 2026 in Easley, South Carolina, defeating Curaçao 5-0 to bring the championship home to Hawaiʻi.

Congratulations to the players, coaches, families, and supporters on this tremendous achievement!



LittleLeague Hawaii

09/08/2026

The Hawaiʻi State Capitol will be closed on Tuesday, September 8, following Governor Josh Green’s announcement regarding the closure of state offices on Oʻahu and Kauaʻi due to Hurricane Lowell impacts.

“As we feel the impact of Hurricane Lowell, my thoughts are with the people of Kauaʻi and communities across the state that may be affected. I know our residents have been preparing for this storm, and I encourage everyone to remain vigilant, stay informed, and continue to follow the guidance of state and county emergency officials," said Senate President Ronald D. Kouchi.

“We are keeping the Capitol closed out of an abundance of caution. My thoughts are with my island home of Kauaʻi as our community braces for potentially severe impacts. We are closely monitoring the situation in real time and will continue to provide updates as they become available. I urge everyone to stay safe, stay alert, and be prepared,” said Speaker Nadine K. Nakamura.

Members of the public are encouraged to monitor official weather updates, stay prepared, and sign up for emergency alerts. The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) provides guidance on preparing for severe weather and disasters at ready.hawaii.gov. Under the state Department of Defense, HIEMA also offers links for residents to sign up for alerts from their respective county emergency management agencies at dod.hawaii.gov/hiema/get-ready/.

09/08/2026

09/07/2026

State offices, including the Hawaiʻi State Capitol, will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.

Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8.

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

09/07/2026