AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHawaiʻi Community & Culture: Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens in ‘Īao Valley reopened after Kona low storm repairs, but Picnic Pavilions 1 and 2 stay closed as crews finish hazard fixes after erosion and flooding. Local Environment & Land: Nearly 1,000 acres on Oʻahu’s windward Koolau mountain range are now protected from development after a $2.6M purchase, with DOFAW taking over management. Arts & Language: Cirque du Soleil’s ʻAuana released “Kele ka Moana,” a new single written entirely in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, blending Hawaiian storytelling with the show’s signature performance style. Sports & Community Pride: UH Mānoa Athletics got a $5M NIL boost from major Hawaiʻi donors (Bank of Hawaiʻi, First Hawaiian Bank, Matson, plus Tsui and Dods) to keep local talent and expand Title IX-aligned opportunities. Weekend What-to-Do (Oʻahu): A packed June 12–14 lineup includes Ko’olau Night Market, Festival Street Eats, Honolulu Harbor Nights, and the Kaka’ako Farmers Market. Wildlife Hope: The nēnē is making a comeback on Molokaʻi through translocation efforts after the species had disappeared there.
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