AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHawaiʻi Disaster Response: Hawaiʻi County is expanding help for South Kona residents after the May 22 earthquake, adding FEMA and SBA representatives at Community Resource Centers starting Sept. 14, with set hours at Yano Hall and the Kealakekua library. Hurricane Lowell Fallout: Kauaʻi’s recovery continues after Lowell’s damage, including reports of debris and flooding impacts on local farms and businesses, plus ongoing power restoration and visitor warnings. Local Environment & Science: A rare coral once thought gone from the wild in Kaneohe Bay has been successfully grown and returned to habitat after state-led restoration work. Education & Workforce: UH law school recruitment events are coming to the Big Island, and Hawaiʻi Community College received a major NSF grant for drone sensor training. Consumer Protection: Hawaiʻi’s new law will bar cash deposits at crypto ATMs/kiosks starting Oct. 1, aiming to curb scams. AI & Policy: Industry leaders are weighing calls to slow frontier AI development, while local voices continue debating AI risks. Politics & Elections: Hawaiʻi’s election tiebreaker process is under scrutiny after a tied primary led to a “drawing” during storm conditions.
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