Hawaiʻi Spent Millions On More Preschool Seats. Now, There Are Fewer

Hawaiʻi has fewer preschool seats than it did six years ago when lawmakers set out to fulfill their promise of universal preschool access. What did families and providers gain — and lose — from the state's multimillion-dollar investment?
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Kepa Revelle-Aikala of Pukalani captured first place at the 24th Annual Richard Ho‘opi‘i Leo Ki‘eki‘e Falsetto Contest, held Saturday, Sept. 19, at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua as part of the resort’s 34th Celebration of the Arts.Kepa Revelle-Aikala of Pukalani captured first place at the 24th Annual Richard Ho‘opi‘i Leo Ki‘eki‘e Falsetto Contest, held Saturday, Sept. 19, at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua as part of the resort’s 34th Celebration of the Arts.