AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHonolulu Politics: City Council Chair Tommy Waters has appealed a judge’s ruling that he’s ineligible for a third term, but election officials say his name will still appear on already-printed ballots and votes will only be counted to see whether an eligible candidate reaches “50% plus one.” Native Hawaiian Leadership: The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has launched a nationwide search for a new administrator/CEO as it faces a lawsuit involving current CEO Stacy Ferreira. Immigrant Justice: Hawaiʻi lawmakers and advocates marked the signing of new immigrant justice laws, including protections around language access and rights notifications before ICE interviews. Lāhainā Recovery: Front Street in Lahaina reopened to traffic for the first time since the 2023 wildfire, a milestone that still leaves many families waiting for permanent housing. Volcano Watch: Kīlauea began a new eruption phase, with lava fountains and air-quality concerns prompting closures around the summit. Community & Culture: Lanikai Canoe Club extended its outrigger state-championship streak to seven straight titles at Keehi Lagoon.
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