AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHurricane Lala Recovery: Hawaii County and partner agencies are coordinating to recover and protect burials displaced by Lala flooding at Naʻalehu Cemetery, with the Hawaiʻi National Guard documenting 69 sets of human remains and cultural protocols guiding the work. Storm Watch: Emergency officials are also tracking a new tropical system expected to bring more heavy rain to the Big Island as recovery continues. School Disruptions: Naʻalehu Elementary and Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary remain temporarily closed while utilities and safe access are restored, with HIDOE planning next steps amid the possibility of more weather. Public Health: CDC data show Hawaii’s kindergarten vaccination rates dropped across the board for 2025–2026, alongside a rise in religious exemptions to 6.0%. Culture & Community: A Fond du Lac Band member is set for Minnesota Lacrosse Hall of Fame recognition for Indigenous youth mentorship through Lax-4-Life. Cost of Living: A new study says a single adult needs $129,002 in Hawaii to live comfortably in 2026.
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