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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 20h

Chris Leonard and the team at KWXX know how important it is to keep people informed when the power is out, cell service is down, and families are looking for reliable information.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 25/09/2026

As our islands prepare for another storm, Kauaʻi is still recovering from the last one.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 23/09/2026

Glad to join the blessing of the MEERA lab at Mililani High School. This new space gives students hands-on experience with the equipment and technology used in manufacturing and engineering careers, helping them explore what their future could look like.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 23/09/2026

Mahalo to Mālama Mākua and the Waiʻanae Moku Kūpuna Council for bringing folks together to talk about the collective vision for the future of Mākua.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 22/09/2026

Governor Ariyoshi made history as our nation’s first Asian American governor, but I’ll remember him most for the humility, steady leadership & deep love for Hawaiʻi that defined his service. My deepest aloha to Jean & the entire Ariyoshi ʻohana. Mahalo for a lifetime of service to Hawaiʻi, Governor.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 17/09/2026

A lot of talk about growing markets for American agriculture. A whole lot of silence when I asked a simple question: who replaces the billions cut from SNAP and other programs that buy food from local farmers and ranchers?

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 17/09/2026

I took to the House floor to share the stories of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea and raise awareness for the families still waiting for answers.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 15/09/2026

When Hurricane Lowell hit, one of the only voices Kauaʻi could still hear was KKCR, their community radio station.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 09/09/2026

The destruction Hurricane Lala left behind on farms across Kaʻū is extensive. From ranch lands to coffee farms, cracks in the earth, flooding, downed trees, broken water lines and damaged roads will take significant resources.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 09/09/2026

Aloha and Haitai! With an andagi in hand, my belly was happy and my heart was full celebrating the 44th annual Okinawan Festival and 75 years of the Hawaiʻi United Okinawa Association.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 04/09/2026

Honored to join DHHL’s West Oʻahu Scattered Lots Pilot Project in Waiʻanae and celebrate another step toward getting Native Hawaiian families back on Hawaiian Home Lands.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 31/08/2026

It was so good to sit down with the Hawaiʻi Black Chamber of Commerce during Black Business Month for an honest conversation about what it takes to grow a business here. Mahalo for welcoming me and for continuing to support Hawaiʻi’s Black business community.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 27/08/2026

You are invited to my community telephone town hall! I will answer live questions from participants and address pressing issues impacting Hawai‘i residents. I hope you are able to join us!

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 27/08/2026

Mahalo to the school staff, volunteers, and community partners in Kaʻū who are stepping up to make sure families have food, supplies, and support when they need it most. Even while facing challenges of their own, they’re still showing up for their neighbors. That is aloha in action.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 17/08/2026

URGENT—HAWAIʻI ISLAND: 911 emergency service is currently down. Until service is restored, call: From a cell phone: Fire Administration at 808-961-8336 From a landline: Police Administration at 808-935-3311 Please save these numbers and share this alert with your ʻohana, neighbors, and kūpuna.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 14/08/2026

As Lala approaches, now is the time to make sure you and your ʻohana are prepared. Gather food, water, medications and important documents, and secure anything around your home that could blow away.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 13/08/2026

ʻOhana across Hawaiʻi should prepare now as Tropical Storm Lala approaches the islands. A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Hawaiʻi Island, but heavy rain, strong winds, flooding, mudslides and dangerous surf could affect communities throughout the state.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 13/08/2026

Three years after the Maui wildfires, our Lahaina ʻohana came together to remember, grieve, heal, laugh, and look toward the future.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 06/08/2026

A big mahalo to the farmers, ranchers, and producers who grow the food, fuel, and fiber our islands and our country depend on. They deserve our thanks—and our support. 🌱

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 05/08/2026

Housing is critical infrastructure. We need to protect it, invest in it, & prioritize it just like we do water and electricity. Mahalo to the Realtors Association of Maui for a candid conversation about the housing challenges facing our island.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 04/08/2026

My office is now accepting submissions for Military Service Academy Nominations through Sunday, October 18, 2026. For more info on application submissions, please visit bit.ly/TokudaMilitaryNomination or contact my office at (808) 746-6220.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 01/08/2026

It was an honor to help bless Child & Family Service's new East Hawaiʻi Island Community Resource and Counseling Center in Hilo—a place where survivors will be believed, families will find support, and healing can begin closer to home.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 30/07/2026

I joined Chris Cuomo to discuss how partisanship and extremism on both sides of the aisle are blocking progress on critical issues like immigration reform, even though most Americans agree on the basics: a fair system, a legal path to citizenship, stronger border security, and safer communities.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 29/07/2026

More from my day on Kauaʻi: Visited the Anahola Marketplace with Councilmember Kipukai Kualiʻi and learned more about the local entrepreneurs & homesteaders helping their community thrive.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 29/07/2026

Just near Lydgate Park, one of Kauaʻi’s most frequented beaches, the Wailua Wastewater Treatment Plant provides an essential public service every day and helps to keep our waters clean.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 27/07/2026

I was glad to celebrate Excel Health’s new Honolulu clinic, bringing advanced spine and musculoskeletal care to more patients across Hawaiʻi. Expanding healthcare access across our islands remains a priority of my work in Congress.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 23/07/2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has slated Hilo’s Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry for closure, threatening critical research on wildfire resilience, invasive species, and ecosystem health across Hawaiʻi and the Pacific.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 21/07/2026

Nothing warmed my heart more than being back in Lahaina for Homecoming Weekend. More than 100 former residents returned to reconnect, support local businesses, and celebrate the place they call home.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 21/07/2026

Chicken skin to stand with more than 800 Native Hawaiian beneficiaries receiving residential project leases in Nānākuli, Waimānalo, and ʻEwa this past weekend.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 20/07/2026

My statement on the passing of U.S. Army First Lieutenant Tyler Feehan.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 17/07/2026

While families are wondering how they'll afford groceries, gas, and healthcare, Donald Trump is still obsessed with relitigating an election he lost six years ago. Elections were secure then, and they are secure now.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 15/07/2026

Enjoyed helping to kick off Native Hawaiians on the Hill and share some manaʻo before a full day of advocacy. It’s always good to see so many familiar faces and strong voices from Hawaiʻi—it brings a little bit of home into these halls.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 14/07/2026

Always happy to spend the morning talking about something close to home: coffee. ☕️ I was glad to represent the Congressional Coffee Caucus at a briefing hosted by the National Coffee Association and share a few remarks on why supporting coffee farmers and small businesses matters so much to Hawaiʻi.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 13/07/2026

This weekend, I was honored to celebrate families receiving Hawaiian Home Lands leases through the Paneʻewa Residential Project. More than 334 acres will become home to 400 beneficiaries and their ʻohana.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 13/07/2026

Mahalo to everyone who made my day on Maui so meaningful & helped deepen my understanding of the work ahead. I met with the Maui Chamber of Commerce to hear directly from local businesses about rising costs, workforce challenges, housing, and the impact federal decisions are having here at home.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 10/07/2026

My visit to Molokaʻi made one thing clear: there’s more work to do. Families are still dealing with mud and sediment left behind by the Kona Low storms, and ranchers deserve answers on bovine tuberculosis as they fight for the survival of their industry & livelihoods.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 09/07/2026

Grateful for a full day in Kona checking in on the people and programs helping our families stay healthy, fed, and cared for. At Kona Community Hospital, I toured the new infusion center and talked about our federal funding request to help bring on-site mammography services to West Hawaiʻi.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 08/07/2026

Spent time in South Kona seeing the earthquake damage firsthand, including impacts to homes, rock walls, and critical water access points. Seeing these challenges up close helps us better understand what families and communities need as they recover and rebuild.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 07/07/2026

It was special to be in Makawao this weekend for the 4th of July Makawao Stampede and the celebration of 110 years of Kaonoulu Ranch.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 01/07/2026

The affordability crisis hits rural and island communities differently. On Lānaʻi and across Hawaiʻi, families are up against limited options, long distances, fragile supply chains, and everyday basics that keep getting more expensive.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 26/06/2026

I asked USDA a straightforward question: Of the $11 billion in farm assistance, how much reached small family farms? After Republicans cut $187B from SNAP and said this would help farmers, the public deserves transparency. Are these programs and policies actually helping our small producers, or not?

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 25/06/2026

As we celebrate National Immigrant Heritage Month and prepare to mark 250 years of America, we should honor the people who helped build this country — and those still building it today. Immigrants are not outside America’s story. They are the story.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 25/06/2026

My statement on today's Supreme Court decision.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 24/06/2026

Congress passed the most significant housing legislation in a generation: a bipartisan, bicameral effort to help families in Hawaiʻi and across the country afford a roof over their heads.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 24/06/2026

I introduced a bill to designate the Waiʻanae post office in honor of late U.S. Representative and Hawaiʻi State Senate President Colleen Hanabusa.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 17/06/2026

Mahalo to Pacific Gateway Center for inviting me to celebrate the blessing of their new farm in Haleʻiwa. This 80-acre agricultural hub will help expand access to farmland, strengthen local produce, and help build a more food-secure future for Hawaiʻi.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 11/06/2026

What a way to wrap up Hawaiʻi on the Hill!🌺 The 10th annual Taste of Hawaiʻi was an impressive showcase of the local businesses, farmers, producers, chefs, and entrepreneurs who brought the best of our islands to Washington, D.C.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 10/06/2026

Mahalo to Kauaʻi Coffee for joining the Congressional Coffee Caucus for a talk story on Hawaiʻi coffee, from the challenges facing local growers and producers to the fun facts that make our coffee industry one of a kind.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 08/06/2026

Honored to take part in the annual King Kamehameha lei draping ceremony in the Capitol Visitor Center.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 06/06/2026

When I asked Secretary Hegseth if he would deploy troops to polling places under an unlawful order, his answer was “Joe Biden.” That is not a clear answer rooted in the Constitution and the law.

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