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DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
REIKO MATSUYAMA, MANAGING DIRECTOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: April 20, 2026
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COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
REIKO MATSUYAMA - MANAGING DIRECTOR
(808) 241-4900
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Statement from Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami on the passing of former Governor George R. Ariyoshi
Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami issues the following statement regarding the passing of former Governor George R. Ariyoshi.
"It is with deep sadness that we reflect on the passing of former Governor George R. Ariyoshi, a man whose life was defined by service to Hawaiʻi and its people.
Governor Ariyoshi led with humility, integrity, and a deep sense of responsibility. As Hawaiʻi’s longest-serving governor and the first Asian American elected governor in the United States, he opened doors for future generations while remaining grounded in steady, principled leadership. He guided our state through pivotal years with care and respect for the trust placed in him.
On behalf of the people of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, we extend our sincere condolences to the Ariyoshi ʻohana. We are grateful for his lifetime of service and the legacy he leaves behind."
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Media Contact:
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