May 2026: Ewa Beach Report

As we head into graduation season, I want to congratulate the Class of 2026. To every graduate across our community, this moment represents more than a diploma. It represents perseverance, growth, sacrifice, and the courage to keep moving forward even during difficult times.

Some students faced challenges quietly. Some balanced school, work, family responsibilities, or personal struggles. Some were the first in their family to reach this milestone. No matter the path, each graduate should be proud of what they accomplished. And thanks to all of the families, teachers, school staff, and supporters who helped make this achievement possible. 

The future does not depend on where we all start. It depends on the choices we make moving forward. Graduates, keep believing in yourself. Keep working hard. Stay humble. Lift others up whenever you can. Our community needs your ideas, your leadership, your compassion, and your aloha. 

Beautifying and making our district safer and cleaner has been at top priority for me on the council. I want to extend a heartfelt mahalo to the many volunteers, community partners, students, and organizations who have stepped up in the last few weeks to work alongside my staff and me across District 9.

From our continuing cleanup work along North Road and Hawaiʻi’s Plantation Village to our recent “Tag! You’re Out!” anti-graffiti campaign in Ewa and Waipahu, we are seeing what can happen when the community comes together with pride and purpose. Volunteers removed bulky items, cleared overgrowth and prolific illegal dumping, cleaned graffiti and Kona Low storm debris, and restored public spaces that belong to everyone. 

Mahalo to Waiawa Correctional Facility crews, Youth Challenge Academy cadets, H POWER, Protectors of Paradise, HPD, students, churches, businesses, our District 9 staff, and every volunteer who gave their time to serve others. Your work is making a visible difference.

This issue of our newsletter highlights some incredible people and organizations that strengthen District 9 every day.

D’lish at the Beach Cafe & Bar marks 10 years of serving great food, creating community, and bringing people together in Kapilina. We also spotlight Right Hand Drive Hawaii, a local car community that continues to give back through food drives, cleanups, Toys for Tots collections, and community events across Oʻahu.

We are honored to recognize Lopaka Kapanui and Mysteries of Hawaiʻi for 25 years of preserving Hawaiʻi’s stories, history, and cultural traditions through storytelling and education.

In our community updates, we address issues raised by residents, including concerns at Puʻuloa Beach Park, proactive storm preparation efforts at the ʻEwa Channel, and safety improvements requested at Amio and Akua Streets.

We also share an update on the Ewa Beach Sewer Improvement Project, a major infrastructure investment that will connect 976 homes from cesspools to a new sewer system fully funded by the City. Residents are encouraged to attend the upcoming town hall meeting with the Department of Environmental Services on Tuesday, June 9, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Kaimiloa Elementary School to learn more about the project timeline, construction impacts, and next steps.

Mahalo for staying engaged and for all the ways you continue to strengthen District 9. It is an honor to serve you and work alongside this community every day.