AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEducation Access: UH launched ApplyHawaiʻi, a single undergraduate application for all 10 campuses starting fall 2027, aiming to cut barriers for first-time freshmen, transfers, and eligible high school students. Biosecurity & Jobs: Hawaiʻi’s new Biosecurity Academy will train frontline inspectors with Leeward CC, boosting the fight against invasive pests at airports and harbors. Culture & Community: The Polynesian Cultural Center broke ground on the Hawaiʻi Kauhale Project, a 4.5+ acre expansion meant to bring traditional agriculture and mālama ʻāina to life by 2028. Local Governance & LGBTQ+ Rights: Honolulu’s Liquor Commission is seeking approval for updated public-records and body-camera retention rules amid a federal civil rights fight involving an LGBTQ+ nightclub. Health & Climate: A UN summit briefing warns extreme heat raises preterm birth risk and gestational diabetes risk, with calls for more training for pregnancy care. Arts for Keiki: Bishop Museum’s Aloha Bricks ’26 invites schools into a LEGO exhibition built with local makers to strengthen arts education. Sports & Pride: North Hawaii Hospice held its Floating Lantern Ceremony at Fairmont Orchid, blending remembrance with hula, chanting, and taiko.
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