Why Neighborhood Stars Matter
- Sen. Carol Fukunaga
- Sep 16
- 1 min read
Updated: Sep 25
NB #10 member Nakamoto (July 2025 mtg, explaining what "Nice Neighborhoods" Committee does (watch the clip here at 1:58:00)
Too often, neighborhood news highlight what's broken - traffic, crime, development pressures, government gridlock. But every day, right here in our communities, people are stepping up to make things better.
That's why we're launching a new series on Neighbor2Neighbor News called Neighborhood Stars.
What's a Neighborhood Star?
A Neighborhood Star is anyone - or any group - that:
Solves a problem
Improves daily life
Celebrates creativity and culture
Builds stronger neighbor-to-neighbor ties
Some stars shine in small ways - like a new crosswalk that makes the walk to school safer.
Others shine brighter - like a partnership that transforms a school facility or holds agencies
accountable.
Every star matters, because together they light the way for stronger communities.
Our First Stars
Makiki Neighbors vs. Street Racing: Sleepless nights turned into action when residents organized through the Neighborhood Board #10's Nice Neighborhoods Committee. Their persistence prompted HPD and the Honolulu Liquor Commission to act.
Washington Middle Bandroom Renewal: With support from alumnus Jake Shimabukuro, a national nonprofit, and state funding, Washington Middle School students returned this fall to an inspiring, modern music space.