Flags lowered in honor of Auntie Twinkle Borge

Gov. Josh Green, M.D., has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag be flown at half-staff at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol and at all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawaiʻi National Guard in the state of Hawaiʻi, effective from sunset on Friday, Sept. 13, to sunrise on Monday, Sept. 16, in honor of Auntie Twinkle Borge.

Borge died on Aug. 5, 2024, at 54 years old. Borge was a prominent community member who envisioned and brought to fruition, the homeless village known as Pu‘uhonua O Wai‘anae. She lived there for 17 years and was known for her leadership and aloha.

“I’d like to honor the extraordinary legacy of Auntie Twinkle Borge. Her unwavering kindness and aloha will always be remembered,” said Green. “She exemplified true community leadership and proved that anyone, regardless of their situation, can make a significant impact. Through her vision and activism, she united people to buy land and build the Pu‘uhonua O Wai‘anae kauhale, a place that her Wai‘anae Boat Harbor neighbors can call home. The First Lady and I extend our deepest condolences to her loved ones and the Wai‘anae community.”