AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHurricane Lala Recovery: Hawaii Island crews are still restoring power for about 24,400 customers, with some Puna and Kohala areas possibly facing up to two more weeks, as damage assessments continue in remote spots. Local Resilience & Community Aid: Hawaii Public Radio shared a practical list of donation options and services—from food and tarps to rebuilding support—so residents can help families hit hardest. Maui Water Governance: The state Board of Land and Natural Resources rejected a 30-year East Maui commercial water license auction and moved forward on a contested-case hearing tied to revocable permits, with residents and kalo farmers pushing for more community control. Culture Calendar: Honolulu’s Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival returns Sept. 19 with food, performances, a lantern parade, and stargazing. Food & Local Flavor: Punalu‘u Bake Shop in Naalehu suffered “catastrophic” damage from Lala flooding, while Aiea Manapua & Snacks is spotlighted for National Bao Day (Aug. 22). Arts & Heritage: Speed Art Museum in Kentucky is repatriating 24 Native cultural treasures to Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho communities under NAGPRA. Science Wonder: A rare “moonbow” appears when moonlight refracts through raindrops—an after-dark rainbow that’s all about the Moon’s position.
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