Derek Kawakami.
American politician
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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Kawakami warned about the danger of North Shore, while the event also covered political appointments and Kauaʻi's lessons from the Maui disaster.Some support2 reports
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Local leaders, including Mayor Kawakami and Gov. Green, and the National Weather Service are providing updates and urging preparedness for Hurricane Lowell's impact on Kauaʻi.Well supported10 reports1 development inside
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Services housed in Kapule Building were affected on Kauaʻi, prompting Mayor Kawakami to comment on the island's recovery path.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Derek Kawakami is the Mayor of Kauaʻi, and aid is being sent from Maui to support the island.Some support4 reports
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Contests for office are underway in Maui and Kauai Counties, involving figures like Richard Bissen and Derek Kawakami.Some support4 reports
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Mayor Derek Kawakami and the National Weather Service briefed state and county officials in Hawaii.Some support1 report
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Derek Kawakami, Della Au Belatti, and Ed Case are now competing in the lieutenant governor race after contesting the Democratic primary on May 29, 2026.Well supported7 reports3 developments inside
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Brian Taniguchi contested the primary race for Lieutenant Governor.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Derek Kawakami is confirmed as the mayor of Honolulu.Some support1 report
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Derek Kawakami received backing from a union PAC that spent $2 million.Some support1 report
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Della Au Belatti abandoned her bid for the LG race, while PRP pumped money into a super PAC for Derek Kawakami's campaign.Some support2 reports
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Della Au Belatti is a graduate of Princeton University, and John Choi is an attorney in Honolulu. Derek Kawakami was raised on Kauaʻi.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Derek Kawakami
Events traced to Derek Kawakami, step by step, newest first- Mayor Kawakami faces pressure to secure resources after FEMA denies aidMayor Kawakami faces pressure to secure resources after FEMA denies aidLikely
- How could the flood watch on Kauai County affect Mayor Derek Kawakami's administration?Flood watch may require Kauai County to manage road closures and urban flooding risksPossible
Around Derek Kawakami this week
News at the entities that move Derek Kawakami most-
Honolulu StructuralWeak yen affects Japanese travelers to Hawaii, and Japanese investors are looking at opportunities in the region.Moves Derek Kawakami
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Kauaʻi StructuralThe Hawaiʻi Law Enforcement Standards Board is seeking officers from Honolulu, Kauaʻi, and Maui.Moves Derek Kawakami
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Donald Trump OperationalNPR investigated a detention plan implemented by the Trump administration, involving DHS policy officials.Moves Derek Kawakami
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Hawaii Shared contextHilton is offering beachfront resorts in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Mexico.Moves Derek Kawakami
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Richard Bissen Shared contextA career fair was held in Maui to promote economic stability and development efforts.Moves Derek Kawakami
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Maui County Mentioned togetherCouncil seats in Maui County are currently being contested to govern the county.Moves Derek Kawakami
Connections
The 14 strongest of 20, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Kauai County Structural
Derek Kawakami holds the formal executive role of Mayor, exercising governmental authority over Kauai County.
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Honolulu Structural
Derek Kawakami serves as the Mayor of the city of Honolulu.
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Della Au Belatti Operational
The two individuals are actively competing against each other in the lieutenant governor primary race.
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Kauaʻi Structural
Derek Kawakami serves as the Mayor of Kauaʻi, establishing a functional and governing relationship with the location.
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Josh Green Operational
Josh Green currently prefers Derek Kawakami for the office of Lieutenant Governor.
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Daniel Anthony Operational
The relationship is characterized by active political competition, specifically in primary elections.
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John Choi Operational
The two individuals are engaged in a direct electoral competition against each other.
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Donald Trump Operational
A actively supports B's political career through signature election legislation and office-seeking activities.
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Hawaii Shared context
Derek Kawakami conducts political and civic activities within the jurisdiction and context of Hawaii.
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Richard Bissen Shared context
Both individuals are linked through their shared context of having served as former mayor of Kauai County and responding to Hurricane Lala.
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Maui County Mentioned together
The evidence links Derek Kawakami to his role as Mayor of Kauai County, but does not establish a functional or co-mentioned relationship with Maui County.
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Kapolei High School Shared context
Derek Kawakami spoke at a rally held at Kapolei High School.
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North Shore Mentioned together
Derek Kawakami issued a warning regarding the danger of North Shore.
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House Mentioned together
The provided evidence is insufficient to establish a direct relationship between the two entities.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
5 events- Kawakami warned about the danger of North Shore, while the event also covered political appointments and Kauaʻi's lessons from the Maui disaster.
- Local leaders, including Mayor Kawakami and Gov. Green, and the National Weather Service are providing updates and urging preparedness for Hurricane Lowell's impact on Kauaʻi.
- Services housed in Kapule Building were affected on Kauaʻi, prompting Mayor Kawakami to comment on the island's recovery path.
- Derek Kawakami is the Mayor of Kauaʻi, and aid is being sent from Maui to support the island.
- Mayor Derek Kawakami and the National Weather Service briefed state and county officials in Hawaii.
August 2026
4 events- Contests for office are underway in Maui and Kauai Counties, involving figures like Richard Bissen and Derek Kawakami.
- Brian Taniguchi contested the primary race for Lieutenant Governor.
- Derek Kawakami is confirmed as the mayor of Honolulu.
- Derek Kawakami received backing from a union PAC that spent $2 million.
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July 2026
3 events- Governor Josh Green and other politicians in Hawaii are involved in various election and political disputes, including LG race dynamics and opposition to the Trump administration.
- Della Au Belatti abandoned her bid for the LG race, while PRP pumped money into a super PAC for Derek Kawakami's campaign.
- Della Au Belatti is a graduate of Princeton University, and John Choi is an attorney in Honolulu. Derek Kawakami was raised on Kauaʻi.