Derek Kawakami, Kauai Mayor

What's next for Kauai Derek Kawakami political future?
Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami gave his 7th State of the County address Thursday morning. We catch up with him to talker deeper on some of the key issues and have him share what's next in his political future as Mayor Kawakami nears the end of his 8-year term.
Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami delivers 2025 State of County Address
Instability and uncertainty was the theme of Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami's State of the County Address. It was a surprise ceremony at the White House presided over by President Donald Trump to unveil a $100 billion investment from what he called the world’s most powerful company, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).
Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami on navigating 'a sea of uncertainty'
Illegal vacation rentals, federal funding uncertainties, budget plans and more were the topics of a live discussion with Kauaʻi County Mayor Derek Kawakami as he prepares to deliver his state of the county address Friday.
Kauai mayor reinforces support for residents in county address
In Mayor Derek Kawakami’s state of the county address, his plans include focusing on a stable community and a nearly $350 million budget proposed for the next year.
Kauai mayor focuses on community in State of the County address
Our community, both residents and businesses, have made it clear that the most important challenge they face is the lack of affordable housing on our island.”
What’s next for Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami’s political future?
KHON2 caught up with him to touch more on key issues and share what's next in his political future as he nears the end of his eight-year term.
Kawakami’s Spending Plan For Kaua‘i Targets Roads, Workforce
Kaua‘i Mayor Derek Kawakami delivered his seventh state of the county address Thursday, unveiling a $488 million spending ...
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Mayor shares message of hope
The current state of uncertainty in the nation did little to affect Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami’s seventh State of the County ...
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Food2Go: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style with Village Bottle Shop and Tasting Room
Partner, Timothy Golden, of Village Bottle Shop and Tasting Room shared the St. Patrick's Day celebration withDay.
Crews break ground on Kauai’s Vidinha Stadium transformation project
Kauai’s mayor Derek Kawakami has labeled the renovation project as “the field of dreams” for future generations.