Two weeks into registration, Summer Fun waitlists neared 1,500 while some parks still have openings; the city says hiring more staff could free dozens of spots.

Mākaha Elementary's Ready Keiki classroom completes pre‑K coverage across Nānākuli–Waiʻanae as Hawaiʻi unveils a five‑year early‑childhood plan to expand access and support families.

Dozens of community‑run family‑learning programs in Hawaiʻi could shut this summer as federal grants stall, leaving thousands of families and early educators in limbo.