Derek Kawakami

Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami talks about Hurricane Lowell's impact on the Garden Isle.

Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami addresses Hurricane Lowell impacts; HPR's Mark Ladao has more on Lowell on Oʻahu; UH researcher talks pilot whale study

Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami shares how the Garden Isle fared during Hurricane Lala.

Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami has won the primary election for lieutenant governor of Hawaiʻi.

Until now people outside Kauaʻi knew Derek Kawakami mainly for his videos entertaining people during the coronavirus pandemic.

State Rep. Della Au Belatti announced her run for lieutenant governor, backing out of the race for Congress.

Following Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke’s announcement that she will not be running for reelection, Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami is the only significant Democrat vying for the position.

Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami shares storm updates from Kauaʻi, reporting that little significant damage struck the island after overnight rains.

Kauaʻi County Mayor Derek Kawakami has announced he will run for lieutenant governor, challenging current Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke for her spot on the fifth floor of the Hawaiʻi State Capitol.

Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami delivered his final State of the County address and continues to warn residents about storm and flood conditions.