AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMaternal Mental Health: An Oʻahu mom is speaking out about postpartum psychosis after a traumatic birth and weeks of near-no sleep left her feeling like “your mind is not your own,” adding urgency to a national conversation sparked by a high-profile trial. Housing & Cost of Living: A new UHERO study finds federal Section 8 spending in Hawaiʻi hit $170M in 2024—up 70% since 2003 (inflation-adjusted)—while the number of voucher households rose far less, meaning more money is going to higher rents, not expanding access. Community Safety & Belonging: Big Island rabbis are using “Shaloha” to push back on antisemitism after state data shows Jews were targeted in 75% of religion-based hate crimes in 2025. Local Culture & Food: Sea Monster is bringing a Hawaiian-Japanese poke-and-matcha concept to Mission Valley, with rotating signature sauces. Education & Equity: Hawaiʻi’s preschool expansion has not matched the promise—public seats increased, but private seats shrank, leaving fewer total options than at the start of the decade. Scam Alert: HGIA is warning residents about fraudulent mailers using its name to lure homeowners into fake home-warranty and mortgage-protection calls. Civic Life: Kapolei City Lights is opening vendor and parade-participant applications for its Nov. 28 block party and parade. Arts & Heritage: The Surfing Heritage and Culture Center is set for a grand opening weekend starting Sept. 18.
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