AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDeaf History in the Spotlight: UH Mānoa’s Hamilton Library opened a new Deaf History Museum, “I ʻike ʻia, I lohe ʻia,” with artifacts and stories celebrating Hawaiʻi’s Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Local Culture & Community: Hawaiian Council launched the ʻUlu o Lele vendor portal for Lahaina’s interim marketplace, prioritizing businesses hit by the 2023 wildfires and aiming to bring jobs and a gathering space back. Hawaiʻi Education Connections: A Philippine higher-ed delegation visited UH community colleges (Leeward, Honolulu, Kapiʻolani) to compare student success pathways, workforce alignment, and microcredentials. Immigration Policy Fight: Hawaii joined a growing coalition of states and cities suing to block Trump administration “public charge” rules that could make green cards harder for immigrants using public benefits. Hurricane Lowell Recovery (Kauaʻi): Power has returned to most of Kauaʻi, with schools reopening on a staggered schedule and road/resource-center updates continuing as crews finish repairs. Arts & Storytelling: A Maui student, Emma Roy, is profiled for balancing school with major film editing work on “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.”
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