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