Representative Lisa Kitagawa

10/17/2026

I recently had the opportunity to visit King Intermediate's 7th grade CTE (career and technical education) classes. I shared about my role as a State Representative and gave a quick overview about the legislative process and how bills become law. It enjoyed interacting with the students and answering their very thoughtful questions. It was great to be back at my intermediate alma mater.

10/10/2026

Congratulations to Chezerae Lurbe, Kaʻaʻawa Elementary School's sixth-grade teacher who was recently selected as the Castle-Kahuku Complex Area 2027 Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Lurbe inspires her students by helping them find their own voice, discover their strengths, and use their talents to become more confident and motivated. She is renowned for her efforts to advance students of all backgrounds and abilities, and developed collaborative relationships with colleagues, students, and families to create a school culture that promotes equity and student success. Congratulations Chezerae, and Mahalo to all of our teachers for your hard work and dedication to our keiki!

10/02/2026

It was a rainy, but fun morning as we helped to cheer on Castle students during their on-campus homecoming parade. I was joined by a couple of my 1998 classmates, as well as other alumni from various decades. The students have been celebrating homecoming with a spirit week, golf cart decorating contest, parade, and class contest/assembly. Tonight, Castle plays Kaiser for their homecoming game, and tomorrow the students celebrate with an on-campus homecoming dance. It's always great to be back on campus to support my alma mater. Go Knights!

09/30/2026

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to attend the Koʻolaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club's annual luncheon. It was great to connect with many community members, as well as help to recognize outstanding individuals for their service to our Windward community, as well as the organization. Congratulations to Wali Camvel (cultural practitioner and educator), Rainbow Auliʻi and KEY Project, and Emma Panui Snakenburg and the Hawaiʻi State Library System, Kāneʻohe Branch for being recognized with the Kū i Ke Kamaʻāina Award. Congratulations also to John Fleckles for receiving the Helen C. Kāne President's Award for his outstanding service to the Civic Club.

09/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended Thursday's HDOT Community Open House for the Kamehameha Highway Long-Range Coastal Resilience Study. It was great to see so many community members engaged in this important issue!

09/21/2026

The Federal Government’s H.R. 1 established new work and community engagement requirements for many adults ages 19–64 to maintain Med-QUEST coverage. Individuals who do not meet the requirements may risk losing their coverage. These requirements take effect January 1, 2027, and some exemptions apply.

09/18/2026

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) is developing the Kamehameha Highway Long-Range Coastal Resilience Study (KHRS), which spans the coastal corridor from Kualoa to Hau‘ula along Kamehameha Highway within the Ko‘olauloa moku of O‘ahu. The study area, which begins at Kualoa Regional Beach Park and ends at Hauʻula Beach, after Hauʻula Homestead Rd. (West), includes six ahupuaʻa – Kualoa, Kaʻaʻawa, Kahana, Punaluʻu, Kaluanui, and Hauʻula. The KHRS focuses on evaluating potential adaptation scenarios for sea level rise along the corridor for long-term planning from now to 2100. The study will examine the latest climate science, transportation, and environmental conditions while engaging the community and stakeholders on the future of the highway along this coastline. There will be a Community Open House on Thursday, September 24th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Hauʻula Elementary School for community members to learn more about the project and share their thoughts.

09/10/2026

Thank you to all the volunteer attorneys from the Hawaiʻi State Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division who helped answer legal questions from our community at our Windward Legal Clinic last month!

09/06/2026

All State and City and County of Honolulu offices will be closed tomorrow, Monday, September 7th, to observe the Labor Day holiday.

09/05/2026