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They Said I Was Too Young

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August 12, 2026 at 1:02 AM
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The Problem With Today's Politicians

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July 26, 2026 at 1:02 AM
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The Only Legacy That Actually Matters

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July 28, 2026 at 1:02 AM
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Why History Repeats Itself

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Why History Repeats Itself
Derek Kawakami shares how his wife Monica, a social studies teacher...
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August 1, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Term-limited Kauaʻi Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami now has an easier path to become lieutenant governor, with Sylvia Duke deciding not to seek re-election.

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Hawaiʻi Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke announces she will not seek re-election
With Sylvia Luke out of the race, it provides an easier path for Kauaʻi Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami, who previously announced his candidacy for Hawaiʻi's second highest position.
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April 20, 2026 at 1:09 AM
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The Best Leadership Advice I Ever Received

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The Best Leadership Advice I Ever Received
Derek Kawakami shares the piece of advice from Harry Kim that compl...
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August 9, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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How I Used Feral Kids for Guerilla Marketing

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How I Used Feral Kids for Guerilla Marketing
Before he was mayor, Derek Kawakami was a college kid running a sha...
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July 25, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Right below that is the now-open race for Lieutenant Governor (incumbent #SylviaLuke imploded over corruption charges). We have a David and Goliath matchup between state house rep #DellaBelatti & Kaua‘i mayor #DerekKawakami.
"Della & Goliath" showing Derek Kawakami as the Goliath of the race, piloting a PAC-MAN mech, while Belatti is the David, slinging a stone with the number of the anti-corruption bill she helped champion written on it
August 8, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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How My Flaws Actually Made Me a Better Leader

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How My Flaws Actually Made Me a Better Leader
Derek Kawakami gets honest about not being "squeaky clean" — and wh...
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August 16, 2026 at 1:02 AM
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How to Recharge Your Social Battery

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How to Recharge Your Social Battery
Derek Kawakami reveals how he stays energized running a statewide c...
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August 15, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Why I Decided to Run Against an Incumbent

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Why I Decided to Run Against an Incumbent
Derek Kawakami explains what pushed him to run for Lieutenant Gover...
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August 11, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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The Brutal Reality of Losing Power

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The Brutal Reality of Losing Power
Derek Kawakami gets real about the pressure of running for Lieutena...
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August 10, 2026 at 1:02 AM
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It Only Takes One Mentor

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August 8, 2026 at 1:02 AM
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Why I Hated the Legislative Branch

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Why I Hated the Legislative Branch
Derek Kawakami traces his path from a reluctant campaign volunteer ...
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August 7, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Why You Can't Treat Skaters Like Criminals

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Why You Can't Treat Skaters Like Criminals
Derek Kawakami remembers being chased out of parking lots as a teen...
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August 6, 2026 at 1:02 AM
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Why I Built An Autism Playground

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Why I Built An Autism Playground
When a group of moms waited an hour and a half outside his office, ...
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August 5, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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The Last Generation to Play Outside

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August 4, 2026 at 1:02 AM
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Going Against The Governor

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Going Against The Governor
Derek Kawakami reflects on leading Kauai through COVID-19, includin...
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August 3, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Why My Wife Checks Me in Front of Our Daughter

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Why My Wife Checks Me in Front of Our Daughter
Derek Kawakami shares why he's grateful his wife Monica holds him a...
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August 2, 2026 at 1:02 AM
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Ditching Class To Find My Wife

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Ditching Class To Find My Wife
Derek Kawakami tells the story of skipping computer science class t...
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July 29, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Family First, Politics Second

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Family First, Politics Second
Derek Kawakami reflects on eight years as mayor and the moments he ...
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July 29, 2026 at 1:02 AM
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Forgiving Yourself After Tragic Loss

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Forgiving Yourself After Tragic Loss
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July 28, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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The Reality of Watching a Family Member Spiral

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The Reality of Watching a Family Member Spiral
⚠️ This conversation includes an emotional account of losing a love...
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July 27, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Why You Can't Create With Negativity

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Why You Can't Create With Negativity
Derek Kawakami shares one of his favorite childhood memories — pick...
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July 27, 2026 at 1:02 AM
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The Dangerous Cost of Telling Men to "Man Up"

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The Dangerous Cost of Telling Men to "Man Up"
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July 26, 2026 at 7:02 PM