AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLocal Government: Honolulu City Council confirms Krishna Jayaram as the city’s new Managing Director, tasked with steering day-to-day operations and priorities like housing, homelessness, public safety, and government efficiency. Native Hawaiian Culture & Stewardship: Hawaiian Council completes its acquisition of Sea Life Park Hawaii, shifting the 62-year-old Waimanalo attraction under Native Hawaiian stewardship with plans centered on culture, marine science, and education. Education & Community: Punahou opens a new Mary Kawena Pukui Learning Commons, honoring the Hawaiian cultural practitioner and teacher with a renovated, tech-forward learning space. Campaign Tech Ethics: A Hawaiʻi CD1 ad raises concerns about possible AI/deepfake use after it appears to feature Haunani-Kay Trask; candidate Nathan Berning says he was unaware. Shopping & Pop Culture: POP MART is set to open its first Hawaiʻi store at Ala Moana Center, joining a wave of new tenants and family-friendly additions. Sports Philanthropy: UH Mānoa Athletics launches the Shoji Society, a major giving group honoring Dave Shoji and funding long-term Rainbow Warrior and Rainbow Wahine athletics.
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