Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Central Oahu Job Fair - Friday November 14th
https://mailchi.mp/58e6f7afc40a/central-oahu-job-fair-friday-november-14th
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Gone are the Days of Tofu-Block Portables: Progress Update on the Storefront/High Core Program
https://mailchi.mp/34fbedcc0ee4/gone-are-the-days-of-tofu-block-portables-progress-update-on-the-storefronthigh-core-program
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Protecting Hawaii's Biodiversity Means Strengthening our Biosecurity
https://mailchi.mp/f9a947120e1e/protecting-hawaiis-biodiversity-means-strengthening-our-biosecurity-9255762
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Assistance Available for Families During Federal Shutdown
https://mailchi.mp/67004d80d8d4/assistance-available-for-families-during-federal-shutdown
Monday, October 27, 2025
Expanding Career Foundations: Building Pathways for Hawaii's Future
https://mailchi.mp/f83647051889/expanding-career-foundations-building-pathways-for-hawaiis-future-9255595
Friday, October 17, 2025
Pest Management Plans: A Community Shield for Hawaii
https://mailchi.mp/46b7f8334d13/pest-management-plans-a-community-shield-for-hawaii
Monday, October 13, 2025
Investing in Aloha: State Opens Grant Applications for Nonprofits
https://mailchi.mp/27deaa2441ce/investing-in-aloha-state-opens-grant-applications-for-nonprofits-9255414
Monday, October 13, 2025
From the Rockies to the Islands: Nourishing Hawaii’s Future with Lessons Learned from Colorado
https://mailchi.mp/03ba9e6e7b3a/from-the-rockies-to-the-islands-nourishing-hawaiis-future-with-lessons-learned-from-colorado
Monday, October 13, 2025
IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY FOR COMMUNITIES STATEWIDE: SENATE INSPECTS FIREWORKS BUNKER
https://mailchi.mp/50db94591091/improving-public-safety-for-communities-statewide-senate-inspects-fireworks-bunker-9255265
Friday, September 26, 2025
Knowing and Improving the Mental Health and Wellness of our Communities
https://mailchi.mp/98fcb1b0964a/knowing-and-improving-the-mental-health-and-wellness-of-our-communities-9255172
Friday, September 19, 2025
Hawaii Continues to be a World-Class Destination for Sports Tourism
https://mailchi.mp/12f85aa7b05a/hawaii-continues-to-be-a-world-class-destination-for-sports-tourism
Friday, September 19, 2025
Maui County Priorities: Senate Ways and Means Committee Site Visits
https://mailchi.mp/ee2a042ef7f3/maui-county-priorities-senate-ways-and-means-committee-site-visits-9255066
Monday, September 15, 2025
Stabilizing Hawaii’s Condominium Insurance Market Through Accessibility and Upgrades
https://mailchi.mp/d5123799c0bb/stabilizing-hawaiis-condominium-insurance-market-through-accessibility-and-upgrades
Friday, September 5, 2025
New Mililani to Service Thousands of Central Oahu Families
https://mailchi.mp/88db68f3f1dc/new-clinic-in-mililani-to-service-thousands-of-central-oahu-families-9254892
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Addressing the Past at 525 Avocado Street, Strengthening DOCARE for the Future
https://mailchi.mp/26cdd8681d36/addressing-the-past-at-525-avocado-street-strengthening-docare-for-the-future
Friday, August 22, 2025
Celebrating Local Innovation Made in Hawaii Festival 2025
https://mailchi.mp/5dd21087d390/celebrating-local-innovation-made-in-hawaii-festival-2025
Friday, August 22, 2025
Insights from the Garden Isle: WAM Site Visit
https://mailchi.mp/643424b899ab/insights-from-the-garden-isle-wam-site-visit-9254635
Monday, August 11, 2025
Preventing Another Water Crisis Critical to Oahu's Future Economic Development
https://mailchi.mp/abbc84e7bbef/preventing-another-water-crisis-critical-to-oahus-future-economic-development
Monday, August 4, 2025
Excellence in the Making: Construction Begins on Workforce Center
https://mailchi.mp/c5ae9d674678/excellence-in-the-making-construction-begins-on-workforce-center
Friday, July 25, 2025
Mililani at the Heart of the Strategic Vision
https://mailchi.mp/7b59283c6344/mililani-at-the-heart-of-strategic-vision
Friday, July 18, 2025
Bringing the Farm Fair Home to Whitmore
https://mailchi.mp/5d3fbede002e/bringing-the-farm-fair-home-to-whitmore
Friday, July 11, 2025
Legislators of the People and For the People
https://mailchi.mp/840b458f3403/legislators-of-the-people-and-for-the-people-9254281
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Safety First this Fourth - Firework Edition
https://mailchi.mp/e52826097910/safety-first-this-fourth
Friday, June 27, 2025
Last-Minute Lobbying Effort by Chief Justice to Veto SB935
https://mailchi.mp/02b97cccde19/last-minute-effort-by-chief-justice-to-veto-sb935
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Pay Equity in the Judicial System
https://mailchi.mp/3c33385b5d8f/pay-equity-in-the-judicial-system-9254019
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Nourishing Hawaii’s Future: From Wahiawā to the World
https://mailchi.mp/22430b2ba4b3/nourishing-hawaiis-future-from-wahiawa-to-the-world-9253883
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Revisiting the Legislature's Support for the University of Hawaii's Budget
https://mailchi.mp/b6e6cd5bedbf/revisiting-the-legislatures-support-for-the-university-of-hawaiis-budget-9253781
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The Critical Role of Committees in Fiscal Oversight and Budget Balancing
https://mailchi.mp/a970cec4e1b7/the-critical-role-of-committees-in-fiscal-oversight-and-budget-balancing-9253703
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The State Financial Plan
https://mailchi.mp/65c1f191bc90/the-state-financial-plan
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Empowering At-Promise Youth through the Kalo Challenge
https://mailchi.mp/2b236f2feeaf/empoweringatpromiseyouththroughthekalochallenge
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Celebrating Innovation and Entrepreneurship with WVAPDC's 1-Year Anniversary
https://mailchi.mp/f8e7a9e7b135/celebrating-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-with-wvapdcs-1-year-anniversary
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Legislature Passes Budget and Bills Prioritizing Community and State Needs
https://mailchi.mp/216d70f79f9c/legislature-passes-budget-and-bills-prioritizing-community-and-state-needs
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Investing in Our Future: Hawaii Legislature's Support for UH in 2025 Budget
https://mailchi.mp/9b53dcdcff94/investing-in-our-future-hawaii-legislatures-2025-for-uh
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Setting the Record Straight on the Honolulu Rail Bill
https://mailchi.mp/29c66dd9771a/setting-the-record-straight-on-the-honolulu-rail-bill
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Wahiawā Public Library Prepares For New Chapter
https://mailchi.mp/f96c9b615270/wahiawa_public_library_prepares_for_new_chapter
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
DOCARE Marine Patrol Tackles Illegal ʻOpihi Harvesting
https://mailchi.mp/399ebc2b95b9/docare_marine_patrol_tackles_illegal_opihi_harvesting
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Senate Committee On Ways and Means Passes Executive Budget Bill
https://mailchi.mp/6e4449a41cb1/senate_committee_on_ways_and_means_passes_executive_budget_bill
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Legislative Session Update: Key Bills on the Move
https://mailchi.mp/78500d5864ca/legislative-session-update-key-bills-on-the-move
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Coming Soon: Wahiawa Civic Center set for 2026
https://mailchi.mp/8d59d557626c/coming-soon-wahiawa-civic-center-set-for-2026
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Egg Cracking Facility Site Visit: How Shared Facilities Can Support Farmers and Regional Kitchens
https://mailchi.mp/4dbc7498593b/egg-cracking-facility-site-visit-how-shared-facilities-can-support-farmers-and-regional-kitchens
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The Full Senate Passes Legislation on Education, Workforce Development and Environmental Protection
https://mailchi.mp/e36cb88e3fda/the-senate-passes-legislation-on-education-workforce-development-and-enviromental-protection
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Senate Ways and Means Committee Advances Key Legislation Focused on Housing, Agriculture, Small Businesses, Sustainable Energy and the Nonprofit Sector
https://mailchi.mp/2af26b9fcf9d/senate-ways-and-means-committee-advances-key-legislation-focused-on-housing-agriculture-small-businesses-sustainable-energy-and-the-nonprofit-sector
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Senate Ways and Means Committee Passes Bills Addressing Top Community Concerns
https://mailchi.mp/252bfd796050/senate-ways-and-means-committee-passes-bills-addressing-top-community-concerns
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
How Hawaii's Recent Tax Changes Can Help You Save During This Tax Season
https://mailchi.mp/68dcb8898fde/how-hawaiis-recent-tax-changes-can-help-you-save-during-this-tax-season-9251945
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Tacoma Site Visit: Further Insights for Regional Kitchens and Support for Native Hawaiians
https://mailchi.mp/128bea52a802/tacoma-site-visit-further-insights-for-regional-kitchens-and-support-for-native-hawaiians
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Staying Safe During Severe Weather: Updates and Advisories
https://mailchi.mp/6a08d6fbf089/staying-safe-during-severe-weather-updates-and-advisories
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Investments in Biosecurity are Critical For Hawaii’s Future
https://mailchi.mp/c1ddddfaff14/investments-in-biosecurity-are-critical-for-hawaiis-future
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Upholding our Constitutional Obligations: Protecting Agriculture
https://mailchi.mp/998d6843d30c/upholding-our-constitutional-obligations-protecting-agriculture
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Happy Holidays! Tree-mendous Tips for After-Christmas Tree Disposal
https://mailchi.mp/45d9c8fbd696/happy-holidays-tree-mendous-tips-for-after-christmas-tree-disposal
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
UHCC Product Development Summit: Shaping the Future of Food Innovation in Hawaiʻi
https://mailchi.mp/1bc8a6658c51/uhcc-product-development-summit-shaping-the-future-of-food-innovation-in-hawaii
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
How Hawaii's New Tax Relief Supports Working Families
https://mailchi.mp/00390f177019/how-hawaiis-new-tax-relief-supports-working-families-9250716
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Nourishing Hawaii’s Future: Why Regional Kitchens are the Key to the Future of Agriculture
https://mailchi.mp/a93985028a71/nourishing-hawaiis-future-why-regional-kitchens-are-the-key-to-the-future-of-agriculture
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Scaling Local Agriculture for School Meals: Insights from Tacoma and Sacramento
https://mailchi.mp/8fbb2d38c939/scaling-local-agriculture-for-school-meals-insights-from-tacoma-and-sacramento
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Keeping Hawaiʻi's Talent at Home Through Continued Investment in Workforce Development
https://mailchi.mp/1f124bc4235b/keeping-hawaiis-talent-at-home-through-continued-investment-in-workforce-development
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Hawaii Needs A Shield Against Invasive Species
https://mailchi.mp/68d6041cf4cc/hawaii-needs-a-shield-against-invasive-species
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
McKinley Community School for Adults "Build Your Biz" Entrepreneur Class
https://mailchi.mp/4074940eb9e4/mckinley-community-school-for-adults-build-your-biz-entrepreneur-class
Friday, September 13, 2024
Celebrating Workforce Development Month in Hawai'i
https://mailchi.mp/c02115eb291b/celebrating-workforce-development-month-in-hawaii-6261662
Monday, August 12, 2024
Save our Snails: Research Highlights Need to Protect Hawaii’s Native Species
https://mailchi.mp/01f39010a3de/cte-and-wvapdc-grand-opening-6259702
Friday, August 9, 2024
Hawaiʻi Legislature Passes Groundbreaking Biosecurity Package to Combat Invasive Species Threats
https://mailchi.mp/451a8176bd42/cte-and-wvapdc-grand-opening-6254118
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Building Capacity to Preserve Hawaii’s Greatest Asset
https://mailchi.mp/8bc4cc2e2880/cte-and-wvapdc-grand-opening-6249998
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Supporting the Well-being of Students and Communities Alike
https://mailchi.mp/97eae5569848/cte-and-wvapdc-grand-opening-6249706
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Interview with KITV on the Wahiawa Value-Added Product Development Center
https://mailchi.mp/e99a3bbf4395/cte-and-wvapdc-grand-opening-6249202
Thursday, August 1, 2024
In Washington D.C. to Share on Hawaii’s Regional Economic Development
https://mailchi.mp/563df75a1f44/cte-and-wvapdc-grand-opening-6248966
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Scaling Up Agriculture: The Vision to Cultivate Systems to Support Our Local Farmers
https://mailchi.mp/02d753d0277b/cte-and-wvapdc-grand-opening-6248134
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Happy Fourth of July! Promoting Safety During the Holiday
https://mailchi.mp/765bec0d9164/wishing-you-a-joyful-holiday-season-6247814
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Developing Culinary Excellence in Hawaii
https://mailchi.mp/91204c27bb92/cte-and-wvapdc-grand-opening-6247946
Thursday, August 1, 2024
HIDOE Teachers Get a Look into Value-Added Product Development in Wahiawa and Beyond
https://mailchi.mp/ff8c585eda09/cte-and-wvapdc-grand-opening-6247026
Thursday, August 1, 2024
HNN Sunrise WVAPDC
https://mailchi.mp/9b0e2db75ede/wahiawa-value-added-product-development-center-featured-on-hawaii-news-now-sunrise
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Addressing Hawaii's Cost of Living Through Historic Tax Relief
https://mailchi.mp/8f84ce2b2e52/workforce-readiness-through-career-and-technical-education-6230258
Thursday, August 1, 2024
The Queen's Medical Center Wahiawa
https://mailchi.mp/8142d379a8ec/workforce-readiness-through-career-and-technical-education-6229946
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Championing Career and Technical Education to Ensure Workforce Readiness for Our Keiki
https://mailchi.mp/a9a9f3f74014/workforce-readiness-through-career-and-technical-education
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Building a Resilient Future: Recap of Legislative Achievements in 2024
https://mailchi.mp/8bad082d80f4/recap-of-legislative-achievements-in-2024
Thursday, April 18, 2024
CTE and WVAPDC Grand Opening
https://mailchi.mp/6218e051749f/cte-and-wvapdc-grand-opening-6226157
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Loss of the Wahiawa Dam Will Change the Landscape of Hawaii's Agriculture Industry
https://mailchi.mp/a8eea01b25ce/loss-of-the-wahiawa-dam-will-change-the-landscape-of-hawaiis-agriculture-industry
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Empowering Hawai'i's Agricultural Future: Nurturing Local Talent and Innovations
https://mailchi.mp/534d1b7702ed/empowering-hawaiis-agricultural-future
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Regional Kitchens: A Tested Model for Scaling Production Statewide
https://mailchi.mp/04284bc5c2d2/regional-kitchens-a-tested-model-for-scaling-production-statewide
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Highlights of Senate Bills Advancing
https://mailchi.mp/181a47af3de6/highlights-of-senate-bills-advancing-6221521
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Highlights of Bills Introduced
https://mailchi.mp/56c90f2d0e48/2024-legislative-update
Thursday, February 15, 2024
A Brief Overview of the State Budget Process
https://mailchi.mp/e40fa3943788/a-brief-overview-of-the-state-budget-process
Thursday, February 15, 2024
State's Illegal Fireworks Taskforce to Report to Legislature Following Maui Wildfires
https://mailchi.mp/093f68b0b55a/states-illegal-fireworks-taskforce-to-report-to-legislature-following-maui-wildfires
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Expanding Access to Healthcare in Central Oʻahu and the North Shore
https://mailchi.mp/75ef241df3be/expanding-access-to-healthcare-in-central-oahu-and-the-north-shore
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Preventing the Spread Invasive Species Requires Urgency and Proactiveness
https://mailchi.mp/d329f60e3295/preventing-the-spread-invasive-species-requires-urgency-and-proactiveness
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Tuition Assistance through the Early Education Stipend Program
https://mailchi.mp/1867e3001ddc/tuition-assistance-through-the-early-childhood-educator-stipend-program
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Underfunding is Jeopardizing Critical Programs Provided by Hawai'i Non-Profits
https://mailchi.mp/77c3d66193f3/underfunding-is-jeopardizing-critical-programs-and-services-provided-by-hawaii-non-profits
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Teacher Housing as a Solution to Teacher Shortage
https://mailchi.mp/1e436a60a4e8/teacher-housing-as-a-solution-to-teacher-shortage
Thursday, December 21, 2023
The Future of Kalaupapa
https://mailchi.mp/ef60bd8baa3c/the-future-of-kalaupapa
Monday, October 30, 2023
The Wahiawā Public Library - Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
https://mailchi.mp/490688bf5449/the-wahiawa-public-library-yesterday-today-and-tomorrow
Friday, October 10, 2023
Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz Announces Rapid Response To Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Outbreak In Wahiawā
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcuLTmN02_A
https://mailchi.mp/e7c4629fadb1/senator-donovan-m-dela-cruz-announces-rapid-response-to-coconut-rhinoceros-beetle-outbreak-in-wahiaw
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Revitalization of Wahiawā Town Brings New Energy for Community Improvement
http://mailchi.mp/a88835b68f95/revitalization-of-wahiawa-town-brings-new-energy-for-community-improvement
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Creating Pathways That Keep Our Graduates Living and Working Here at Home
https://mailchi.mp/091b0e5c30a1/creating-career-pathways-that-keep-our-graduates-living-and-working-here-at-home
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Caring for the Emotional State of the State as Recovery from the West Maui Fires is Underway
https://mailchi.mp/35a33cedda5a/caring-for-the-emotional-state-of-the-state-as-recovery-from-the-west-maui-fires-is-underway?fbclid=IwAR2pVxElwm9HPnTk8K6DZrfYU46HtjxO-ZuyryXj8hmm3KNHFimaIYw0geI
Friday, August 4, 2023
SENATE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS DELVES INTO CRITICAL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES IN A SERIES OF SITE VISITS ON MAUI AND MOLOKA‘I
https://mailchi.mp/83ffeb3476fe/senate-committee-on-ways-and-means-delves-into-critical-strategic-priorities-in-a-series-of-site-visits-on-maui-and-molokai-5939037
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
When Non(sensical)-News Goes Unchecked
https://mailchi.mp/1cca02270c58/when-nonsensical-news-goes-unchecked-5938149
Friday, July 21, 2023
The Vision and the Passion to Help My Hometown
https://mailchi.mp/4f36fee95df0/the-vision-and-the-passion-to-help-my-hometown
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
The Real Timeline for First Responders Technology Campus Budget Items
https://mailchi.mp/52c4d1e51880/the-real-timeline-for-first-responders-technology-campus-budget-items
Friday, June 9, 2023
Use the same standard for all budget items as the First Responders Technology Campus
https://mailchi.mp/862d20027f80/use-the-same-standard-for-all-budget-items-as-the-first-responders-technology-campus
Thursday, June 1, 2023
The Real Story Behind the $200M Proviso
https://mailchi.mp/5bcc22ceec4a/the-real-story-behind-the-200m-proviso
Friday, May 26, 2023
Legislature Passes Budget Prioritizing Climate Change, Healthcare and Human Services, and Housing
https://mailchi.mp/22e6cbffb72b/legislature-passes-budget-prioritizing-climate-change-healthcare-and-human-services-and-housing
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Proposal for new road aims to alleviate traffic headaches in Whitmore Village (Hawaii News Now)
Click here to read the Hawaii News Now article by Jolanie Martinez.
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Senate Budget Prioritizes Programs and Projects for Mililani and Wahiawa
Click here to read Senator Dela Cruz’s message.
Monday, April 17, 2023 | Updated Thursday, August 1, 2024
Traffic Woes: Efforts Underway To Create A New Access Point In Whitmore Village (Honolulu Civil Beat)
Click here to read the Honolulu Civil Beat article by Alex Melendez.
Friday, March 31, 2023
Hawaii Senate Budget Committee Embraces Tax Breaks For Working Families (Honolulu Civil Beat)
Click here to read the Honolulu Civil Beat article by Kevin Dayton.
Friday, March 31, 2023
WAYS AND MEANS VOTES TO APPROVE THE SENATE’S VERSION OF THE STATE BUDGET
Click here to read Senator Dela Cruz’s message.
Monday, March 20, 2023
Wahiawa Product Development Center to open this summer (Pacific Business News)
Click here to read the Pacific Business News article by Katie Helland.
Friday, March 3, 2023
Legislature Reaches First Crossover Deadline
Click here to read Senator Dela Cruz’s message.
Friday, January 27, 2023
Senate Committee on Ways and Means meets with Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke on funding for university Pre-K and early learning.
https://mailchi.mp/fef11682aeca/32nd-hawaii-state-legislature-opens-the-2023-legislative-session
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 | Updated Thursday, August 1, 2024
Leeward Community College Has Big Plans For Training A New Generation Of Food Innovators
https://mailchi.mp/7b6039fce955/leeward-community-college-has-big-plans-for-training-a-new-generation-of-food-innovators