Radiant Cordero (@radiant)

The 5th Annual ‘Aiea Complex Trunk or Treat is happening THIS FRIDAY, October 23 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Salt Lake District Park! 🍬 Mahalo to our awesome ʻAiea Complex @honolulu_parks team for putting together another year of FREE fun for our keiki, ʻohana, and community. Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume and enjoy games, candy, treats, and a safe place for our families to celebrate together! I’ll be there with my team passing out candy, so come say hi! 🤙🏽 📍 Salt Lake District Park 📅 Friday, October 23 from 5–8 p.m. 🚗 Additional parking available at Salt Lake Elementary School Hope to see you and your ʻohana there!

There are 20 proposed Charter amendments on your November 3 ballot and you should know what each one means! The @hnlchartercommission page and website has an overview of where you can find information on all 20 questions, including what the current situation is and what would happen if each proposal passes. 📖 Translations are also available in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, Chinese, Ilokano, and Tagalog. 📍 District 7 informational session: Friday, October 9 at 6 PM at Āliamanu Elementary School 💻 Virtual islandwide session: October 13 Learn more and get informed before you vote at honolulucitycouncil.org/oahuvotes

The State H-1 widening project has closed the bridge overpass, but the shops on Gulick Avenue remain open, operating, and ready to serve you! Please be aware of traffic advisories, follow posted detour routes, watch for construction crews, and drive with caution through the area. Thank you for supporting our local businesses while construction is underway! #OurOahu #OurCouncil #OurHonolulu #Kalihi #Open

There are 20 proposed Charter amendment questions on the November 3 General Election ballot, covering topics like food security, housing, cultural stewardship, ranked-choice voting, government modernization, civic participation, and more. The Honolulu Charter Commission is hosting community informational sessions across Oʻahu to help voters learn more before Election Day. 📍District 7 in-person: Āliamanu Elementary School on October 9 at 6:00 PM Can’t make it in person? There will also be an islandwide online session on October 13 via Zoom on October 13 at 6:00 pm.  See the flyer or website for meeting login details. It’s important to know what each question means and what changes could happen if an amendment is approved.  Take some time to learn about what’s on your ballot and make sure you’re informed before you vote. More information and resources: honolulucitycouncil.org/oahuvotes

I had an absolute blast this past weekend right here in District 7 at Aloha Stadium for the community mural project led by renowned Native Hawaiian artist Solomon Robert Nui Enos! 🎨🌺 It was so much fun getting my hands on some paint and picking up a roller brush alongside my state colleagues, Senator Glenn Wakai and Senator Brandon Elefante. The mural is inspired by lei, water, Hālawa Valley, and the generations of people connected to this place. I loved seeing our community come together, add their own mark, and be part of bringing this living art piece to life. Mahalo to Solomon, his team, and everyone who came out and helped make this such a fun and meaningful weekend.  Can’t wait to see how this beautiful piece comes together! Learn more on alohastadium.hawaii.gov for future fun events like this one!

Post from @AlohaStadiumHI on IG — This past Saturday, we held Community Art Day here at Aloha Stadium, bringing our community together to leave their mark on our new mural, created by local artist Solomon! Mahalo to everyone who came out, picked up a paintbrush, and became part of this special day. Every brushstroke helped bring this mural to life and made it a true reflection of our community. The artwork stands as a lei, a symbol of aloha, connection, and growth, representing the continued growth and transformation of Aloha Stadium over the next few years. Mahalo for being a part of this special moment in our stadium's story. #alohastadium #hawaii #oahu #community #mural

The Gulick Avenue overpass is now fully closed for approximately one year as part of the State H-1 Widening Project. No through traffic is allowed on Gulick Avenue ONLY between Beckley Street and Pahukui Street. The pedestrian bridge is open for those who need to cross on foot. Please plan ahead, review the detours and maps, and avoid the area if possible. For the latest project updates, visit h1widening.com

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The Kalihi Connection Coalition is bringing our community together for WE Are Kalihi – YOUth Matter, a free, family-friendly event centered around our keiki, ʻohana, and kūpuna. 📅 Saturday, September 12 ⏰ 10AM–1PM 📍 Kalākaua Middle School Field This year’s theme is YOUth Matter! It’s our reminder that every young person has a voice and a place in our community. 💛 The afternoon will also create space for kūpuna to share their stories, wisdom, and cultural legacy with the next generation, while families can connect with organizations that are here to support our Kalihi community. Come spend the afternoon with your neighbors, discover new resources, and celebrate what’s makes Kalihi special. #OurOahu #OurCouncil #OurHonolulu #WeAreKalihi

We saw some of your comments, and YES—there are native trees!🌳 The City’s Division of Urban Forestry (DUF), offers a selection of NATIVE and CANOE trees. When you submit a request, @treesforhonolulu and @oahutrees Urban Forestry staff will work with you to find the best tree for the location, taking into consideration factors like available space, climate conditions, and long-term growth. Their goal is to match the right tree to the right place so it can thrive for years to come. You can also suggest locations where you’d like to see more trees planted in our neighborhoods. Mahalo to my District 7 @honoluluyouthcommission Commissioner Arabella Cruz for joining me to spread the word! Want to know more? Visit bit.ly/TreeHonolulu or scan the QR code in the flyer. Contact DUF at 📧[email protected] OR Trees For Honolulu at 📧[email protected] #OurOahu #OurCouncil #OurHonolulu #WeHeartTrees #UrbanForestry

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📌Friday, July 31, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. 🌳Makalapa Neighborhood Park This is a FREE community event with bouncy houses, games and activities for keiki of all ages, shaved ice, food, snacks, and back-to-school resources for families. A big mahalo to Parents And Children Together and all of the amazing community partners for coordinating this event. #OurOahu #OurCouncil #OurHonolulu #Makalapa #SummerBash

Still repped even though the outcome wasn’t favorable. #WorldCup #Argentina

Earlier in the school year, I had the opportunity to attend Farrington High School’s Career Fair and connect with students as they explored different career paths and opportunities for their future. Now that summer is here, it's a great reminder that there are many ways for our youth and young adults to gain valuable experience, build skills, and start thinking about their next steps. I was pleased to see strong representation from our City departments, including HPD, DDC, DHR, and DPR, sharing information about the many career paths available in public service. From engineering and human resources to parks maintenance and public safety, there is truly something for everyone. The City is always hiring!  We are always looking for dedicated individuals who want to make a difference in their community. Mahalo to Farrington High School for creating these opportunities and helping students connect with professionals from a wide range of industries.

One of my favorite things about serving our community is finding opportunities to bring people together, and our Read Aloud event at Hālawa Skyline Station was exactly that. 📚🚆  Mahalo to Read to Me International for partnering with us again for a morning filled with stories, learning, and community connection. This time, we were joined by DTS Director of Transit Jon Nouchi and firefighters from HFD Fire Station 10 in ʻAiea, who helped make the day extra special for our youth. The keiki got to meet real firefighters, explore a firetruck, hear stories read aloud, and even receive free HOLO cards to take a ride on Skyline.  Director Nouchi also read a transportation-themed book that inspired him as a child, showing us how stories can shape our interests and help us dream big! Events like this remind me why it's so important to activate our public spaces and create opportunities for our City departments to connect directly with the community.  When our keiki can meet the people who serve them, ask questions, and see themselves in those roles one day, that's powerful. A special mahalo to Firefighter Mau and Firefighter Otsuka, who spent their very last day of service with us before retirement.  What an incredible way to cap off your careers and we mahalo you both for your years of commitment, sacrifice, and aloha.

Before the month of May ends, I wanted to reflect back on the Filipino Fiesta that happened earlier this month at the Filipino Community Center. As part of Asian American and Pacific Islander  (AAPI) Heritage Month, I had so much fun joining hundreds of residents to celebrate the many contributions of Hawai‘i’s Filipino community. Growing up, my Filipino culture was always a big part of my life, which is why it always means so much to me to see our community come together every year to celebrate everything that makes our culture so special. From the traditional dances, beautiful cultural textiles, live music, to the amazing food that brought everyone together, the Filipino Fiesta once again showcased the vibrant spirit of our community.  Filipino Fiesta is a reminder that our culture is not only something we honor from the past, but something we continue to share and pass on to future generations. Mahalo to the Filipino Community Center, the organizers, volunteers, performers, vendors, and everyone who helped make this event such a success. I’m proud to be Filipina, proud to be born and raised in Hawai‘i, and proud to celebrate alongside a community that continues to make our islands vibrant and full of aloha.

The Kalihi Ahupuaʻa Ride is BACK and I’m so excited that we’re finally riding this Saturday, May 30th! 🚴🚲 Registration is required to participate... but it's still OPEN so be sure to sign up by this Saturday! 📢 Last month’s ride had to be postponed because of the severe weather, but now our community is ready to come together for an amazing day riding down the ahupuaʻa from Ho‘oulu ʻĀina all the way to Mauliola.   ⛰🌊 My office is hosting the Kalākaua District Park rest stop for participants to rest and recharge before the final stretch of the ride. Big mahalo to KVIBE and KKV for continuing to organize and lead this special event for our community. Events like this remind us how connected our neighborhoods, culture, and people really are. 🤙 I hope you can make it! Register at bit.ly/KAR2026

Shakas up! What a night welcoming home our 2026 NCAA National Champions! Congratulations to our Hawaiʻi Rainbow Warriors Men's Volleyball team on bringing the title back to Hawaiʻi! On Monday, May 11, the Rainbow Warriors took down UC Irvine reminded the entire country what Warrior ball is all about. The last time our boys brought home the championship was 2022 and now the trophy is back where it belongs. 🤙🏽 From the first serve to championship point, this team played with heart, grit, discipline, and pride for Hawaiʻi. There is absolutely no doubt, they did it with the support of the BEST fans in the country behind them. It was an honor joining the state and city administration, along with my fellow Councilmember @Tyler Dos Santos-Tam, to celebrate these student-athletes and officially welcome our champions home. It’s a GREAT day to be a Rainbow Warrior. BOWS UP! 🌈

I had the opportunity to join the Honolulu International Esports Tournament hosted by Farrington High School. This all started as an idea to partner with one of the schools located in one of our Sister Cities in Korea. Now, Farrington has gained the support and trust from several community partners. From food sponsors helping keep our gamers fueled throughout the tournament to live tournament coverage by KHON2, it was amazing to see everyone come together to support our students and create such an exciting experience. Esports is more than just gaming. It builds teamwork, communication, leadership, creativity, and opens doors to future careers in technology and media industries. This is only the beginning. We’re already collaborating on ways to grow this tournament on a larger scale and continue developing meaningful opportunities and career pathways for our youth here in Honolulu.

It was an honor to recognize this Mutual Plumbing Supply Co. on their 60th Anniversary during National Small Business Week. I joined this family-owned business to celebrate four generations of resilience and service to our community. Founded by Jack T. Arii in 1966 to the leadership of Chelsey Chen today, Mutual Plumbing has continued to treat customers like ‘ohana while standing strong through changing times. In an era where many local businesses are competing against larger companies on the continent, Mutual Plumbing remains one of the last locally-owned plumbing suppliers on our island.  Which says so much about the heart, hard work, and relationships behind this business. What started as a small dream has grown into a lasting legacy serving many local contractors, families, and our community for six decades.   Mahalo to the Arii, Kojima, and Chen ‘ohana for continuing to invest in Hawaiʻi and proving that local businesses built on trust and care can truly stand the test of time. Congratulations on 60 incredible years! 🎉

I am so happy to visit and recognize Baldwin’s Sweet Shop in honor of National Small Business Week! 🍧🍬 If you grew up on Oʻahu, chances are you’ve had memories at @baldwinssweetshop! Whether it was grabbing shave ice after school, picking up crack seed, or getting candy leis for graduation season. Baldwin’s is a true community staple, not just for Waimalu, but island-wide. From their homemade shave ice flavors to all the local snacks we grew up with, Baldwin’s Sweet Shop has kept Hawaiʻi traditions alive for generations. Through all the ups and downs over the years, they’ve continued serving the community with so much heart and aloha. Small businesses like this are what make our communities special. Mahalo to Francis and Sadie Nakakura and the entire Baldwin’s Sweet Shop ʻohana for all that you do! 💛🍧 #OurOahu #OurCouncil #OurHonolulu #SmallBusinessWeek #ShopLocal

Don’t mind @shmurro going to town on her ono shave ice.

Ever wonder where the term Aloha Friday came from? You can thank Tori Richard for that! It’s my pleasure to recognize @toririchard for 70 years of business in Hawai‘i during National Small Business Week alongside Councilmember @Tyler From its start in Honolulu back in 1956 on Pier 7 to its home in Kalihi today, Tori Richard has grown into a globally recognized brand while staying true to its local island roots. For decades, they’ve not only shaped Hawaiʻi’s fashion scene, but also supported our local economy, created jobs, and kept the aloha spirit alive. Big mahalo and congratulations to Tori Richard and their team!

Come on down to the 2026 Flores de Mayo & Filipino Fiesta at the FilCom Center on 94-428 Mokuola Street in Waipahu. This event is until 6:00 PM tonight! Enjoy your favorite Filipino food, drinks, entertainment, and check out the main stage headliner @jakezyrusmusic at 5pm. #OurOahu #OurCouncil #OurHonolulu #FilipinoFiesta #FloresDeMayo

Every day is Earth Day! 🌎 Especially on a day like today where we celebrate our commitment to mālama ʻāina. This past weekend, I joined ‘Aiea Intermediate students and community members at Makalapa Neighborhood Park to plant 5 kukui and 4 milo trees!🌳 9 new trees in total.✨ Since joining the Council, I’ve always advocated for and continue to invest in Makalapa Neighborhood Park. We’ve planted several trees here over the years. The latest effort prior to this was in March 2024, when we added 4 trees. It’s always so rewarding to come back and see our work and community grow, just like our trees! 💚 Mahalo to our amazing community foresters from the @honolulu_parks, Division of Urban Forestry @oahutrees, for making this event possible. Another big shoutout to the Friends of Makalapa Hui, students of ‘Aiea Intermediate, and our community resource groups who came out to care for this special place and keep our neighborhood connected. 🌳🏡 #OurOahu #OurCouncil #OurOahu #EarthDay #EverydayIsEarthDay

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Budget season is in full swing at the Honolulu City Council, and I’ve submitted my second round of amendments for the City’s FY2027 Proposed Budget. This video is a little longer, but stay with me to see what I’m advocating for. My focus is making sure our District 7 communities, from Waimalu Kai to Kapālama Kai, receive the resources and attention they deserve. In a time of economic uncertainty, one thing is certain— I will continue fighting to ensure our district’s needs are heard and prioritized. I’ll be submitting another round of amendments soon! If there’s something in your neighborhood that needs attention, please reach out to me or my office. 📞 (808) 768-5007 📧 [email protected] #OurOahu #OurHonolulu #OurCouncil #Budget #District7

Councilmember @Tyler and I joined the Kalihi community at the Govs Reunion Bash for an evening celebrating Governor pride. This event is especially meaningful because the proceeds will go toward scholarships for students in their pursuit of higher education. Mahalo to the Farrington Alumni and Community Foundation for hosting such an amazing night bringing together alumni, community members, and everyone who loves the Kalihi to enjoy ‘ono food, live music, and great company.