What's Being Discussed

The King Kamehameha Celebration Commission is holding its monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The meeting can be attended in person at the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum in downtown Honolulu or joined online via Zoom.

• An Executive Director's report from Amy Hammond covering general commission updates
• A financial report reviewing the commission's budget and spending
• Updates from individual commissioners and partner organizations, including reports on:
• Upcoming island events on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island, Maui, Kauaʻi, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi
• The Oʻahu Lei Draping Ceremony and Oʻahu Parade and Hoʻolauloʻa
• Legislative updates from the Kamehameha Schools Alumni Association
• Updates related to statuary and state archives
• Outreach and education efforts by the Royal Order of Kamehameha

Decisions Expected

• The commission will vote to approve minutes from previous meetings.
• No other formal votes are listed, but commissioners may take action on items raised during reports.
• The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 12, 2027.

Who Should Pay Attention

• Anyone interested in King Kamehameha Celebration events statewide
• Members of Hawaiian civic organizations and partner groups
• Residents who want to provide public testimony on celebration planning
• People with ties to community organizations such as Hawaiian Homestead Associations or Hawaiian Civic Clubs

To testify, email kkcc@hawaii.gov or sign up in person 15 minutes before the meeting. Oral testimony is limited to three minutes. For disability accommodations, call (808) 586-0333.