AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoElection Day: Hawaiʻi Island voters have until 7 p.m. to return ballots or vote in person on open County Council seats, state and federal races, and ballot measures; 41% of issued ballots had been returned by Monday. Waste Reduction: Hilo’s Hoʻi returnable-dish program launches Nov. 9, offering reusable stainless-steel takeout containers and community return bins. Hawaiian Culture: The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival begins this week, with an artisan market, lantern parade, coffee and art events, and cultural showcases. Language Revitalization: OHA and UH Hilo reaffirmed their partnership to strengthen ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi education. Native Hawaiian Stewardship: OHA’s board authorized public release of redacted investigation documents as it pledged greater transparency and accountability. Cost of Living: A new report estimates a family’s lifetime cost of the American Dream in Hawaiʻi at $7.28 million, the highest figure among states.
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