
Aloha from the Office of Elections! Here’s what you need to know to help you exercise your right to vote in this and every election: Learn more about your rights and voting services at elections.hawaii.gov. Ballots must be received by the County Elections Division by close of voting, 7:00 p.m. Paper Voter Registration Applications must be submitted to your County Elections Division by: Voters may register online at any time or in-person at a voter service center. Deadline to request a ballot be sent to an alternate address Voters receive their ballots for the 2026 Elections by: Open 10 business days prior to the election offering accessible voting, in person voting and same day registration. Voter service centers are established and operated by the County Elections Divisions Primary: July 27 - August 8, 2026 General: October 20 - November 3, 2026 (Excluding Sundays)

Pearl City – Hawaii voters can stay informed this election season by signing up for the state’s free ballot tracking service. The service sends voters updates on the status of their mail ballot and provides deadline reminders throughout the year. More than 100,000 Hawaii voters are already enrolled in the service, with voters ages 66+ being the highest users. Officials have heard positive feedback from kupuna voters since the launch in 2022 and want to see the number of users grow. Chief Election Officer Scott Nago explained, “The simple ballot tracking tool can help address several concerns shared by both voters and election administrators. It provides transparency and peace of mind for voters to know where their ballot is, and helps reduce the number of voters who miss deadlines.” He added regarding the tools alert function, “We’re hopeful that the election alerts will also help alleviate long lines at voter service centers by encouraging residents to vote before Election Day.” Visit elections.hawaii.gov and click “Sign Up for Ballot Notifications.” Voters who previously enrolled do not need to re-register. Ballots must be received by the County Elections Division by close of voting, 7:00 p.m. Paper Voter Registration Applications must be submitted to your County Elections Division by: Voters may register online at any time or in-person at a voter service center. Deadline to request a ballot be sent to an alternate address Voters receive their ballots for the 2026 Elections by: Open 10 business days prior to the election offering accessible voting, in person voting and same day registration. Voter service centers are established and operated by the County Elections Divisions Primary: July 27 - August 8, 2026 General: October 20 - November 3, 2026 (Excluding Sundays)

By Barry Villamil | MyPearlCity.com Mary and I got up bright and early this morning and headed over to the Haven Farm at Pearl City High School to visit with Brian Walker who manages the Haven Farm and is also a part-time teacher at PCHS. We were greeted by Haven Farm community volunteers who were hard at work clearing out cane grass and weeds. Brian came up an gave us an update of the crops growing at the Haven Farm and the compost mound that is rising under the sun from PCHS green and food waste. The Haven Farm is thriving with a variety of plants and vegetables: ti leaf, flowers, avocado trees, papaya trees, okra, tomatoes, broccoli, peppers, egg plant, zucchini, and red cabbage all being blessed by beautiful white butterflies that floated and danced in and out of the garden, It was really nice to meet Brian’s wife Amy who was at hard work tending to the plants in the Haven Farm greenhouse. It was an inspiring visit to the Haven Farm on Saturday and looking forward towards seeing future crops of corn and pumpkins sprout, grow, and shared upon its Harvest. To learn more about the Haven Farm at Pearl City High School. log on to: https://havenfarmhawaii.com Photos by Barry Villamil | MyPearlCity.com
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