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TODAY WE CELEBRATE KING KAMEHAMEHA DAY
As you enjoy the Hawaii State holiday today, I thought I’d share a bit of history with you.  King Kamehameha Day was first proclaimed in 1872 by Kamehameha V as a day to honor his grandfather, Kamehameha I.  When Hawaii became a state in 1959, it was one of the first holidays proclaimed by the Governor and the State Legislature.  Among the great acts of Kamehameha I is the “Law of the Splintered Paddle” which proclaimed that all innocent people, especially the elderly and the youth, be able to sleep safely on the side of the road unharmed.  Today it remains as a part of the Hawaii Constitution to remind us that we are a united people in caring for each other.

WHAT’S NEXT IN “ACTING WITH CARE”: Governor’s 9^th
Governor Ige signed the Ninth Emergency Proclamation  extending the emergency period through July 31.  What’s new in the 9^th? It lifts the quarantine requirement for inter-island travelers effective 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.  The 14-day quarantine requirement is still required for travelers from out of state.  The governor has the authority to make exemptions for transit corridors/bubbles.
The proclamation also includes:

• Criminal liability for hosts of guests who violate quarantine requirements or owners of cars that are rented to quarantine violators.
• Extension of the eviction moratorium through July 31.
• Lifting prohibitions related to beaches, boating, hiking and shoreline fishing; instead, follow rules by the counties in coordination with the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.

Enjoy the day and stay healthy!

VOTE! Are you registered? Did you update your address?  
Election 2020 is coming up with the Primary Election on August 8 and the General Election on November 3.  See who the candidates and offices they are running for here.  Voting is  going to be different this year.  You can vote by mail so you don’t even have to leave home.  2020 voting will be by mail but early walk-in voting will still be available at Voter Service Centers (Honolulu and Kapolei Hales) and drop boxes.  For more information, see the Honolulu Elections Division website.   What is important is that you are registered to vote. You can register, update your voter information (if you moved since the last election), or confirm your voter registration address online by going here.  July 9 is the deadline to register for the Primary Election.  Voters will begin to receive their Primary Election ballots starting July 21 and the election closes on August 8 at 7 pm.  Find more voter information on the State Office of Elections website

SENATE COMMITTEE HEARING TOMORROW: Election 2020
The senate special committee will meet tomorrow (Tuesday, June 9) at 1 pm to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the upcoming elections. Specific topics include the number of Voter Service Centers, available drop boxes, and the steps being taken to ensure the health and safety of voters.  Reporting to the committee will be State Chief Election Officer Scott Nago, Maui Chief Election Officer Kathy Kaohu, Hawaii County Clerk County Jon Henricks, Kauai County Clerk Jade Fountain-Tanigawa, and City and County of Honolulu Clerk Glen Takahashi.  See the agenda here.  The meeting will be available for live viewing on Olelo channel 49 and on olelo.org.