Hawaii remains the only state that doesn’t publish annual counts of daycare deaths, serious injuries and substantiated abuse — leaving parents without statewide safety data.

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.