AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHawaiian Language Education: Kapolei Middle School suspended its Kaiapuni immersion program after failing to hire two teachers, and Niʻihau Language School is also fighting to keep its Kaua‘i campus as rent pressure threatens operations. Native Hawaiian Voting: OHA trustee races are seeing unusually high blank-ballot rates, prompting a major voter education push ahead of the Aug. 8 primary. Community & Culture: On Kaua‘i’s North Shore, a decade-old community-based subsistence fishing area is showing “remarkable” results for Native Hawaiian fishermen and nearshore stewardship. Environment & Health: Hawaiʻi and conservation groups are challenging EPA’s partial rejection of the state’s regional haze plan, while Hawaiian Electric faces pressure over pollution commitments. Lifestyle & Safety: Hawaii raised the minimum age to ride in pickup truck beds from 12 to 16, aiming to curb injuries as roads get faster. Scams & Travel: Officials warn of rising fake vacation rental listings using real photos and fast payment demands. Roads & Tourism Tension: A Road to Hana confrontation video is reigniting calls for traffic solutions. Local Arts: Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Maui Calls gala returns Aug. 22 with “Vintage Aloha Wear” as its theme.
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