West Hawaiʻi state lawmakers to host community town hall

Hawaiʻi Island residents are invited to join West Hawaiʻi state legislators July 2 for a community town hall meeting to get a recap from the 2026 state legislative session and important updates about issues affecting their communities.

The town hall is scheduled for 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Building A at West Hawaiʻi Civic Center, located at 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, in Kailua-Kona. Light refreshments will be provided.

Attending lawmakers

Rep. Jeanné Kapela

• House District 5 (Mountain View, Glenwood, Fern Forest, Volcano, Pāhala, Punalu‘u, Nā‘ālehu, Wai‘ōhinu, Hawaiian Ocean View, Ho‘okena, portions of Kea‘au and Kurtistown)

Rep. Kirstin Kahaloa

• House District 6 (Hōnaunau, Napo‘opo‘o, Captain Cook, Kealakekua, Keauhou, Hōlualoa, Kailua-Kona)

Rep. Nicole Lowen

• House District 7 (Kailua-Kona, Honokōhau, Kalaʻoa, Pu‘uanahulu, Puakō, portion of Waikōloa)

Rep. David Tarnas

• House District 8 (Hāwī, Hala‘ula, Waimea, Makahālau, Waiki‘i, Waikōloa, Kawaihae, Māhukona)

Sen. Dru Kanuha

• Senate District 3 (Kona, Ka‘ū, Volcano)

Sen. Herbert “Tim” Richards III

• Senate District 4 (North Hilo, Hāmākua, Kohala, Waimea, Waikōloa, North Kona)

Community members turning out for the meeting will hear directly from the lawmakers, plus the opportunity to ask questions, share concerns and discuss key issues impacting the West Hawai‘i region.

The town hall also will include legislative updates and information about district priorities.