AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAnimal Rights: Hawaiʻi Supreme Court justices heard arguments over whether Honolulu Zoo elephants Mari and Vaigai can use habeas corpus to challenge their confinement. The case seeks a chance to argue for sanctuary—not an immediate release. Aloha ʻĀina: A new documentary on five decades of the Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana will screen Nov. 14 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, revisiting the fight to protect the sacred island from military bombing. Living Traditions: Hawaiʻi’s Japanese musicians and dancers are working to pass bon dancing to younger generations, with one young participant describing it as a way to honor ancestors. Island Arts: Maui actor Cyndi Mayo-Akeo won best supporting actress at the Los Angeles Tribune International Film Festival for “Kahala Sunset,” a Hawaiʻi-made mystery filmed on Oʻahu. Sacred Lands: The Army has closed training ranges at Makua Valley and is seeking to end leases on Oʻahu, scaling back its use of land with deep cultural significance. Food & Festivals: Kona Coffee Cultural Festival put local recipes in the spotlight, while the Made in Maui County Festival drew more than 7,500 attendees.
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