#ThrowbackThursday to 2016—Carol and I sharing one coconut and some smiles. (Note: On 12.27.25, it'll be 57 years married to this woman. How is that possible? When we were courting, we used to sign our love notes with ILYWEIM...I love you with everything inside me. Still true!)

Happy #NationalDaughtersDay to my two amazing daughters —Tulsiand Vrindavan. I’m proud of the amazing women you’ve become and grateful for the love and light you bring to our ʻohana and community. 💛#Ohana

Joyful day 9/19 in Kapolei opening Parkway Village Preschool—Hawaiʻi’s first Pre-K–only public charter! Mahalo Ryan Kusumoto, Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, Rep. Kanani Souza, Dr. Ed Noh, Trisha Kajimura, Ben Naki, and Grace Nagel. Big step for West Oʻahu keiki. 🤙 #Happyalohafriday

To my sons—Bhakti, Narayan, and Jai—mahalo nui for the heart, grit, and humor you bring to our ʻohana. Lucky dad today. #NationalSonsDay #Ohana #proudDady

Mahalo to everyone who came out to our Listen Story community meeting in Kapolei this past weekend—your questions and manaʻo keep us moving. Special thanks to Eddie Freeman and Sue Bauer for the update on The Wall That Heals Oʻahu 2026. #ListenStory #WestOahu

Happy World Vegetarian Day! Years ago, Carol and I ran The Natural Deli in Mōʻiliʻili Down to Earth(1988–1992). I’ve been vegetarian for 50+ years and vegan for about 13—mahalo for supporting local farmers and all the ono plant-based options across Hawaiʻi. #WorldVegetarianDay

#TBT to July 2018—Hawaiʻi became the first state to pass the reef-safe sunscreen law (SB2571/Act 104). Proud to help get it done to protect our corals for our keiki. Mahalo to Gov. Ige, students & advocates who showed up. #ReefSafe #Hawaii #AlohaĀina

Happy Aloha Friday! Presented a joint Senate–House Honorary Certificate to Chelsea Arnott (HISC Program Manager). Mahalo Chair Dawn Chang, Rep. Lisa Marten, Rep. Luke Evslin, co-sponsors Rep. Kahaloa & Rep. Chun, and the HISC ʻohana. Best wishes, Chelsea! #HAF

Teens: Want to make a difference? Follow Jacob Shaul’s lead — he teaches seniors how to use tech safely through his org@ModetoCode. One coding class at a time, he’s helping kupuna feel confident online. 💡 #DigitalInclusion #ServiceWithAloha edition.cnn.com/2025/09/27/tec…

Honored to join Mahatma Gandhi Day at Kapiʻolani Park on Oct. 2—read Gov. Josh Green’s proclamation and presented a Senate Honorary Certificate to the Gandhi International Institute for Peace. Mahalo to Dr. Raj Kumar, Founder of GIIP, and everyone who came out. #Nonviolence

#ThrowbackThursday — Indigenous Peoples’ Day edition! 🤙 Back to March 12, 2013 on the Senate floor, celebrating aloha ʻāina and cultural stewardship. Mahalo to everyone who protects iwi kūpuna and our native places—every day. 🌺 #IndigenousPeoplesDay #TBT #alohaāina

Happy Aloha Friday! 🌺 It’s #StopTheAnt Month. Little fire ants (LFA) sting people & pets and harm our ʻāina. Take 10 min to test your yard—free kit + 1-min how-to at StopTheAnt.org. Early detection = better control. 🐜🌴 #LittleFireAnt

Happy #NationalFarmersDay! 🌾 As Chair of the Senate Ag & Environment Committee for 9 years, I’m constantly inspired by Hawai‘i’s farmers. Did you know the avg age of farmers is 61 in Hawai‘i (58 nationally)? We need more young people in this noble profession! 👩‍🌾👨‍🌾

My October newsletter is live — updates on biosecurity, early learning, and Listen Story (Oct 25). Read & share: conta.cc/433OJ8c 🌺#HIleg #Hawaii

Today, Oct 14, is the National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk. We honor his memory and a broader civic awakening—more people engaged, asking hard questions, and showing up. Let’s channel it with respect and aloha. 🌺 #CharlieKirkDay #NationalDayOfRemembrance

Happy Aloha Friday. Sweet memories of Election Night 2002 when I got elected to the Honolulu City Council and Tulsi, at 21, became the youngest member ever elected to the Hawai'i State House of Representatives. Have a safe, restful weekend. #HappyAlohaFriday #HAF

Great visit to Hawaiian Railway Society in ʻEwa—awesome to see restoration projects and hear about community programs. Mahalo Jeff Livingston, Kevin Yamamoto, and Ross Stevenson for the tour and stewardship of our rail history! 🚂 #HawaiianRailway #Ewa #Kapolei

#TBT to March 10, 2018 at Wai‘anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center. A good day celebrating the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg EMS Building and thanking WCCHC for decades of service to our Wai‘anae ‘ohana. Mahalo to the Weinberg Foundation and the WCCHC team. #ThrowbackThursday

#HappyAlohaFriday from the archives—Gabbard ʻohana, 1984. Grateful for family, community, and the simple joys. Have a great weekend! #AlohaFriday #ʻOhana

Mahalo to everyone who joined my Listen Story Meeting at Kapolei Highschool this past Saturday. Mahalo to guest speaker Ken Kakesako (DOE PIPE) for zooming in, and to Kapolei NB Treasurer Sheila Mederios for being with us. #ListenStory #District21