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Photo of Kirstin Kahaloa

House District 6
Hōnaunau, Nāpō‘opo‘o, Captain Cook, Kealakekua, Keauhou, Hōlualoa, Kailua-Kona
Room: 403
Phone: 808-586-8530
Fax: 808-586-8534
repkahaloa@capitol.hawaii.gov

Representative Kirstin Kahaloa is a freshmen legislator for the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives, representing the district of Kona on Hawaiʻi Island. Representative Kahaloa is a Native Hawaiian legislator who serves as the Vice Chair of Agriculture and Food Systems and sits on the Finance Committee and Energy and Environmental Protection Committee.

Her passions center around strengthening Hawaii's local food system, education, and community well-being. She has previously worked for a nonprofit that focused on sustainability efforts, local food production, research and education. During the pandemic, she worked for a large land owner and educational institution where she focused on growing more food in Hawaiʻi to support farmers and food businesses to scale their operations. Rep Kahaloa previously served as an executive director of the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce and was a previous founding board member and president of the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce on Hawaiʻi Island. She also has a background in International Education, where she worked for over a decade at several institutions of higher education, aiding in recruitment and retention efforts of international students.

Representative Kahaloa is born and raised on Oʻahu and is a graduate of the Kamehameha Schools. She has strong ties to Hawaiʻi Island as both of her parents are from Hilo. Representative Kahaloa's daughter goes to a Hawaiian immersion public charter school, her partner works to manage Hawaiʻi's visit industry, and the ʻohana cares for Rep Kahaloa's father-in-law, who is a Vietnam veteran.
Professional:
Kamehameha Schools
Blue Zones Project Hawaiʻi
Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce
Office of Senator Dru Mamo Kanuha
in Higher Education at the University of Evansville, Webster University, and Maryville University

Education:
Kamehameha Schools, Kāpalama
University of Evansville
• Bachelor's degree in International Studies and Political Science with a minor in Japanese Studies
• Master's of Science degree in Public Service Administration
Webster University
• Master's of Arts degree in Management & Leadership

Community Service:
Hui ʻOihana, Hawaiʻi Island Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce
Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund, Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Lions Club of Kona
Hawaiʻi Island United Way
Kanu Hawaiʻi

May 15, 2024

Lawmakers approve measure to enforce transparency within macadamia nut industry

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May 3, 2024

Legislature passes bill supporting value-added production across Hawaiʻi

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May 2, 2024

Stricter Kona coffee labeling laws introduced by Hawaiʻi lawmakers

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May 2, 2024

Hawaiʻi Legislature passes coffee labeling standards bill

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May 2, 2024

Legislature passes bill supporting value-added production across Hawaiʻi

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November 29, 2023

Lawmakers tour progress of upgrades at Kona Community Hospital

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October 24, 2023

House Finance Committee visits Big Island Civil Defense for insight into Aug. 8 wildfire response

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March 25, 2023

Honolulu Star Advertiser - Large Democratic House Class Shares Progress



Some of Hawaii's freshman state representatives - the largest such group in 28 years - gathered just after the midway point of the legislative session Thursday to highlight their work to improve the state's high cost of living, mental health services and support for small farmers.

The 51-member House this year welcomed 14 Democratic and four Republican freshmen.
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January 17, 2023

Meet some of the fresh faces at the Hawaiʻi State Legislature

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January 16, 2023

HAWAI‘I ISLAND LAWMAKERS DIVE INTO A PRODUCTIVE LEGISLATIVE SESSION

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2025 Committee Member of
 Measures Introduced in 2025
Measure and Title
HB47
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
HB48
RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.
HB85
RELATING TO THE LAND CONSERVATION FUND.
HB86
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB92
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB93
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB94
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB95
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB96
RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
HB110
RELATING TO LOCAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
HB123
RELATING TO FISHERIES.
HB133
RELATING TO SURFING.
HB134
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
HB139
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB143
RELATING TO MAUNA KEA.
HB144
RELATING TO MAUNA KEA.
HB145
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT.
HB146
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY'S ‘ŌLELO HAWAI‘I INITIATIVES.
HB169
RELATING TO MOPEDS.
HB175
RELATING TO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE.
HB178
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB179
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
HB185
RELATING TO CARE HOMES.
HB189
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM.
HB191
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FARM TO SCHOOL PROCUREMENT.
HB206
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.