Friends of James Kunane Tokioka

02/04/2020

Aloha Friends!

Please review the information below. If you would like futher information regarding the Coronavirus please visit the Department of Heath webiste at health.hawaii.gov/docd/advisories/novel-coronavirus-2019

02/08/2019

Thank you to Representaitve Sean Quinlan for brining by Coach Rolovich along with UH athletes to my office today!

Coach Rolo is an outstanding Coach on and off the field. Riki Ellison, founder of Hawaii Youth Impact Program (YIP), and Coach Rolovich partnered to support at-risk middle school aged boys from economically disadvantaged neighborhoods in Hawaii. They host a free program to the youth to provide academic supplies, clothing, meals, and transportation.

02/06/2019

It’s Ag Day at the Capitol! Thank you to everyone who came from Kauai to participate this year.

02/06/2019

THE GIFT OF LOVE

Would you give an hour of your time to save the life of a loved one? Of course you would. Take the time to donate blood this February- you never know whose life you could help save.

Listed below are the upcoming blood drives on Kauai this February. Please note: drives are subject to change. To schedule an appointment or check on drive information, call 848-4770 or visit BBH.org.

Donating Blood: Fast Facts

· One in seven people entering the hospital in Hawaii will need blood, but only about 2% actually donate.

· 200 blood donations are needed every day in Hawaii to maintain an adequate blood supply and fulfill Hawaii's needs.

· 1 pint can save 3 lives. Because each pint of whole blood is separated into three components - platelets, plasma, and red blood cells - one donation can help the lives of up to three people.

· The general requirements to be a blood donor are simple:

- Be in good health

- Be 18 years of age or older (16-17 year old donors with signed Blood Bank of Hawaii parent/legal guardian consent)

- Weigh 110 pounds or more (Additional height/weight requirements apply for female donors 16-18 years old)

- Bring photo ID with date of birth


DATE: Wed 02/06/19
LOCATION: Kauai High School - Library
TIME: 8:30 am- 2:30 pm

DAYE: Thu 02/07/19
LOCATION: Kauai Community College - Student Lounge - Kauai CC Student Life Center
TIME:8:00 am- 2:30 pm

12/18/2018

Aloha Mele Kalikimaka!

The holiday season is here and I wanted to share some holiday shopping tips.

The Office of Consumer Protection offers consumers a few tips to avoid getting scammed this holiday season:

Gift Cards: Beware of gift cards that have been tampered with. Avoid buying in-store racked cards with easily accessible numbers and PINs. If you buy in a retail store, look for gift cards kept behind the counter or in well-sealed packaging. If possible, change the security code as soon as you buy the card and change the PIN and register the card when you get home. Online Coupons: Be careful in clicking on online coupons. Scam sites tempt consumers to click on online coupons for the sole purpose of obtaining personal information.

Look-alike Websites: Consumers will see an increase in the number of mailers and email alerts announcing deals, gifts, and sales. While the mailers and email alerts may look like they are from legitimate businesses, the links provided may lead to look-alike websites meant to trick you into providing personal information or give identity thieves an opportunity to download malware onto your computer. Carefully read website addresses to ensure you are shopping on a legitimate website.

Security Certificates: To ensure that you are shopping on a secure website, make sure the website begins with “https” and has a small padlock icon next to the webpage address. Keep your computer, tablet or smartphone up-to-date and install security software.

Unusual Forms of Payments: Legitimate online merchants will not use wire transfers, prepaid debit or gift cards, or third parties to collect payment for purchases. Be wary of anyone asking for these forms of payment as they often cannot be traced and undone.

Use Your Credit Card: With a credit card, you’ll pay no more than $50 in the event of fraudulent transactions. It also offers dispute rights if something goes wrong with the merchandise or the purchase.

Fake Shipping Notifications: If you shop online, you can expect delivery notifications throughout the holiday season. Be on the lookout for phishing scams that use a legitimate business’ name and logo to trick you into opening a fake email shipping notification to gain access to your personal information and passwords. Remember that delivery services do not require you to provide your personal information or pay money to deliver your packages. Scammers take advantage of the busy time by sending convincing phishing emails appearing to be from UPS, FedEx, and the USPS – click those links and you are led to phony sign-in pages asking for your personal information.

Bait and Switch: Some stores may advertise goods at low prices, but when you get to the store the price may be higher than advertised or the product might not be available. The best way to ensure you are getting the advertised price is to bring a copy of the ad with you when you shop in the store.

Check the Charity: Be very cautious of unsolicited phone calls, emails, and texts looking for donations. Before donating to a charity, make sure you know exactly where your money will go – and how much will be going to administrative fees. Verify the organization through the Hawaii Attorney General Charity Search, Giving.org or Charity Navigator.

Consumers who believe they have been a victim of a holiday shopping scam can file a complaint with the Office of Consumer Protection at (808) 587-4272 or http://cca.hawaii.gov/ocp/consumer-complaint/.

The Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) investigates possible unfair or deceptive acts or practices in trade or commerce. There are many ways that we learn of these problems, but probably our most important source of information comes from consumer complaints. Therefore, if you have concerns about a...

08/22/2018

I know we all remember Iniki & Iwa, so please prepare NOW. Whether it’s Hurricane Lane or another impending emergency, don’t wait! Take action now to make sure you have enough food, water and medicine on hand for you, your ohana, and your pets. Please remember our kupuna, and reach out to your neighbors who may need help.

Do you know what 14 days of food looks like and how much water you will need in case of an emergency? Check out the City and County of Honolulu Department of Emergency Management’s example:

http://www.honolulu.gov/rep/site/dem/WHAT_DOES_14_DAYS_OF_FOOD_AND_WATER_LOOK_LIKE.pdf

For your information, the County of Kauai has released this statement with informative links included: https://www.kauai.gov/Portals/0/Mayor/PIO/NR082118_1230PMUPDATE.pdf?ver=2018-08-21-122909-937

Let’s all be safe and get through this together. Aloha.

06/11/2018

Lei draping ceremony for Kamehameha I in Washington DC. What a beautiful way to honor Senator Dan Akaka!

06/09/2018

Congratulations to the Class of 2018!

05/25/2018

Much mahalo to Governor David Ige, Mayor Bernard Carvalo, and my colleagues in the Hawai`i State Legislature. $25 million was just released to Kaua`i for flood recovery.

Kauai Mayor Bernard Carvalho and Gov. Ige signed a Letter of Agreement today to release an initial $25 million in flood assistance to the county. The Legislature provided $125 million for disaster recovery projects on Kauai and Oahu following the devastating rainfall in April. At the signing today were Representatives Dee Morikawa, Nadine Nakamura, Senator Ron Kouchi and Rep. Jimmy Tokioka.

04/17/2018

Yesterday, I had the honor of flying over the flooded areas of Wainiha and Haena with Governor Ige, Mayor Carvalho, and the team from the Hawaii Air National Guard to assess the damages. Our community on the north shore needs our help.

Many of you experienced firsthand the devastating effects of this weekend's flooding. If you were fortunate enough to avoid the worst of the rains, it is likely that someone you care about was severely affected. No lives were lost, but the damage is widespread and severe. I extend my gratitude to Mayor Carvahlo, Governor Ige, the Hawaii National Guard, Kauai Emergency Management Coordinator Elton Ushio, American Red Cross, the Department of Water, the DOE, KPD, KFD, and the Kaua'i Island Utility Cooperative for their extraordinary teamwork to minimize damage and loss in this time of crisis.

There is much work to be done. Some of our friends and neighbors are now without their homes, vehicles, and belongings. If you are in a position to offer your assistance, I urge you to help by donating necessities such as bottled water and non-perishable food items. You can drop off your contributions at the times and locations below. You may also make monetary donations to the Kaua'i Independent Food Bank online at the following link: https://www.kauaifoodbank.org/Donate-Now

Donation dropoff locations:
Kauai Independent Food Bank, 3285 Waapa Road, Lihue: 8am-4pm
Hawaii Food Bank, 4241 Hanahao Pl, Lihue: 7am-5pm
Brick Oven Pizza, 2-2555 Kaumualii Hwy, Kalaheo: 11am-9pm
HA Coffee Bar, 4180 Rice St, Lihue: 6:30am-5pm
Bubba’s Burgers, Kapaa Town: 10:30am-8pm
Malama Kauai Community Farm, Kalihiwai Ridge: 9am-3:30pm
Kalaheo Elementary School (Kato Gym), 4400 Maka Rd, Kalaheo: Monday 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Walmart, 3-3300 Kuhio Hwy, Lihue: 6 am – midnight
Anaina Hou, 5-2723 Kuhio Hwy, Kilauea: 8 am – 6 pm daily
Kauai Humane Society, 3-825 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue: Tues–Fri 11am – 6pm*

02/08/2018

ありがとう to the Consul General of Japan and his staff for a productive meeting last night. We look forward to working with you all!

L to R: Norimasa Yoshida, Takayuki Shimokawa, Consul General Koichi Ito, Speaker Emeritus Calvin Say, Rep. Cindy Evans, Rep. Ken Ito, Rep. Lynn DeCoite, Yuri Higashi, and Rumi Ariyoshi.

01/30/2018

Thank you so much to everyone who contacted me over the past few days. I appreciate your kind words and support. I am honored to be your Representative, and I will never stop fighting for what is right.

Rep. Ken Ito was removed as chair of a House committee on Wednesday and he says it was his signature on a petition supporting Rep. James Tokioka as Speaker of the House ofRepresentatives that cost him the title.