AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHawaiʻi Education & Community: Ha‘aheo Elementary School in Hilo is reopening in August after a $25 million upgrade, adding new buildings, air-conditioning, and accessibility upgrades—so students can finally “come home.” Local Governance & Culture: Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustee races are heating up for the Aug. 8 primary, with a crowded at-large field and housing, stewardship, transparency, and protecting Native Hawaiian rights topping candidate priorities. Environment & Resilience: DLNR says Pālāʻau State Wayside Park on Molokaʻi is back open for daytime use and camping after major improvements, including pavilion and comfort-station renovations plus water system upgrades. Wildfire Preparedness: Hawaiʻi Island groups are sharing $1.8 million in wildfire mitigation grants to cut hazardous fuels, strengthen evacuation planning, and protect homes and cultural resources. Ocean & Wellness: A new look at Buddhism and wellness in Hawaiʻi highlights how practice, community, and care show up in everyday life. Sports & Aloha Exchange: UH men’s basketball is heading to Australia for exhibition games and cultural activities, using the trip to build team cohesion and represent Hawaiʻi as ambassadors. STEM & Entrepreneurship: UH Mānoa’s PACE program spotlighted student innovators pushing projects from ideas to customers.
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