AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMaui Flooding: Heavy rain triggered flash-flood warnings, road closures and evacuations in East Maui; Hana schools closed, and residents were urged to avoid nonessential travel. Eddie Aikau Invitational: Hawaiʻi surfers claimed 25 of 32 spots in the big-wave contest, which runs when Waimea Bay’s waves reach at least 40 feet, between Dec. 6 and March 4. Local Food at School: Hawaiʻi public schools are adding dishes made with ʻulu, kalo and other local crops; a farm-to-school program reached about 66,000 students last year. Culture and Community: UH Mānoa plans to end free community arts and culture programs after 55 years, raising questions about access to local arts. Mauna Kea Stewardship: The state authority is seeking an executive director ahead of its 2028 takeover of mountain management, with Native Hawaiian cultural knowledge among its responsibilities. Election 2026: Congressional candidates Jill Tokuda and Brenton Awa sparred over affordability, immigration and Native Hawaiian land rights at a Honolulu forum.
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