AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWater Quality Debate: Hawaiʻi Pacific University researchers and Genki Ala Wai Project leaders faced off at a symposium over whether “genki balls” actually improve Ala Wai-area water quality; the HPU team reported no improvement in a two-year study and said higher application rates dropped dissolved oxygen, raising concerns for aquatic life. Local Cost Relief: Honolulu City Council is weighing cuts to the motor vehicle weight tax, aiming to reduce registration costs for passenger vehicles starting next July—an issue residents say hits hard amid rising living costs. Marine Life Policy Fight: Honolulu may join other county councils pushing for a state ban on aquarium fishing, citing ecological and cultural harm from removing fish and invertebrates for export. Volcano Updates: USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory launched “Volcano Minute,” a weekly audio update to keep residents informed on eruptions and earthquakes. Climate Restoration Funding: DLNR’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife opened an about $8 million Green Fee call for proposals for community-based restoration of forests, watersheds, and wetlands. Banking Deal: First Hawaiian is moving deeper into California after agreeing to acquire Tri Counties Bank in an all-stock deal. Health Alert: Federal officials linked a cyclospora outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell, with warnings issued for several states.
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