AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNative Hawaiian Advocacy & Culture: The 25th annual Native Hawaiian Convention returns to Oʻahu’s Blaisdell Center next week, with cultural workshops, policy talks on AI and disaster recovery, and a Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition drawing 2,000-plus attendees. Local Sports & Community: Lanikai Canoe Club kept its momentum going at the Oʻahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association Championship regatta, winning its eighth straight AAA title, while Big Island crews battled for the Aunty Maile Moku O Hawaii Championship regatta in Hilo. Housing & Governance: Hawaii’s homeless “pop-up” projects face fresh scrutiny over how they’re being built and who they’re serving, including concerns tied to a Waimānalo development. Culture, Place, and Memory: Kauaʻi’s long-stalled Coco Palms Resort rebuild is back on track with $431M financing and construction underway, even as opponents raise concerns about burials and historic significance. Arts & Well-Being: UH Cancer Center hosted “Healing Through Art,” bringing together patients and caregivers for haiku, meditation, music, and lei-making. Music & Lifestyle: Maui’s car stereo fans are reacting to increased fines under a new noise law that targets music audible from 50 feet away. Tech & Defense: RIMPAC is scaling up 3D printing, drones, and AI through “The Forge,” aiming to operationalize manufacturing across the Pacific.
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