AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHawaiʻi Governance & Environment: Gov. Josh Green signed SB 2494 to extend Hawaiʻi’s bribery statute of limitations from 6 to 9 years, and also backed new measures to strengthen governance and conservation. Kalaupapa Community Voice: Molokai residents are protesting new National Park Service ranger-led Kalaupapa tours, saying federal storytelling could bring more visitors and dilute community control. Film & Local Culture: Disney’s live-action “Moana” hit a festive Hollywood Bowl premiere with Pacific welcome performances and a big-screen celebration of Hawaiian storytelling. Elections Watch: New campaign spending reports show fundraising gaps across key Hawaiʻi races, with Green outraising major opponents by wide margins. Conservation Spotlight: Hawaiʻi law now formally recognizes a conservation sanctuary model to protect endangered native species through predator-excluded habitat restoration. Health & Education: A Mānoa Heritage Center workshop helped educators bring more outdoor, game-based learning about native plants and climate; meanwhile, Kapiʻolani CC graduated 21 paramedics to help ease EMS staffing needs. Culture in Music: The 49th Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards return to spotlight Hawaiʻi’s top musicians.
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