Happy Father’s Day to all of our wonderful fathers across Hawaiʻi! Today is your day. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to your families and your loved ones!
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting women whose contributions helped shape Hawaiʻi across generations.
Happy International Women’s Day! Today, we celebrate the strength and leadership of women in Hawaiʻi and around the world.
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting women whose contributions helped shape Hawaiʻi across generations.
Mary Kawena Pukui devoted her life to preserving Hawaiian language, traditions and stories.
Hauʻoli Lā Hānau e Queen Liliʻuokalani 💜 I reflect today on her gifts as a composer, a leader and a tireless advocate for her people. She devoted her life to protecting Hawaiʻi and uplifting our communities, guiding our islands through times of great challenge.
Hau‘oli Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawai‘i! Let’s honor and celebrate ʻŌlelo Hawai‘i every day—not just in words, but in action. Language is the heartbeat of identity, culture and connection. This month, let’s uplift and strengthen ʻŌlelo Hawai‘i together.
E ola ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi!
I want to extend my deepest gratitude our Pacific Wāhine leaders for joining us yesterday at Washington Place for the "Wāhine Wellness: Pacific Perspectives on Women’s Health & Well-Being" panel discussion.
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We were deeply privileged to commemorate the installation of the Royal Orders of Kalākaua at Washington Place, a significant moment in preserving the rich heritage of Hawai'i.
As with kōlea (Pacific golden plovers) that migrate to Hawai‘i from Alaska each year, many native manu-o-Kū find respite on the tranquil grounds of Washington Place.
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Hau‘oli Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i! In Queen Lili‘uokalani’s diary from 1889, on display at Washington Place, she noted that on this day she had a “paina wehe i ka hua olelo no Pele” (gathering to compile a list of words relative to Pele).
Hau‘oli Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i! I am Jaime Kanani Green, the First Lady of Hawai‘i.
I live at Washington Place in Honolulu with my ‘ohana. Today, we share some of the place names of our home. Kūkalahale is the wind name, and ka‘eleloli is the rain name at Washington Place.
More than ninety years ago, on November 10, 1932, our ʻulu (breadfruit) tree was planted by Agnes Hall Judd, mother of then Territorial Governor Lawrence McCully Judd.
This month we celebrate the 90th birthday of First Lady Jean Ariyoshi. Having lived at Washington Place for twelve years (1974-1986), she and Governor George Ariyoshi called Washington Place home longer than any residents since Queen Liliʻuokalani, who spent 55 years here.
I am excited to announce that I will be receiving an Advocacy Award at Hoʻōla Nā Pua's Pearl Gala on 9/30 at Four Seasons Ko Olina.
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HNP works to prevent sex trafficking and provide care for survivors-- an issue that is surprisingly prevalent in our home, and which thrives in the darkness.#shinethelight
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Today we gathered at Mauna ‘Ala, to celebrate the 164th anniversary of the founding of the Queen’s Hospital in 1859 and to honor the founders, King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma Kaleleonālani.
As a longtime friend and colleague of Margery’s, we wanted to extend a HUGE congratulations to her on her new position serving on the Board of Directors for the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation.
Join us in celebrating the 50th anniversary of Washington Place’s addition to the National Register of Historic Places. The home earned the designation for being the primary residence of Queen Lili‘uokalani for 55 years.
Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
At Washington Place, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month resonates deeply.
Last week I had the opportunity to visit Hui Kū Maoli Ola, a native Hawaiian plant nursery in Kāne‘ohe. April is Native Hawaiian Plant Month and we want to highlight the diverse species of plants that Hawai‘i has that are found nowhere else in the world.







































