AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUniversity of Hawaiʻi Governance: Maui County’s Lauren Akitake was elected chair of the UH Board of Regents for 2026-27, a major leadership transition that also brought five new regents to the 10-campus system. Maunakea Science: UH says science operations at the UK Infrared Telescope (UKIRT) will end Sept. 15, with decommissioning expected to be finished by 2030. Foster Youth Savings: Hawaii became the first state to guarantee funded, tax-advantaged savings accounts for eligible foster children, building on the federal “Fostering the Future” model. Maui Economy & Food Access: A Maui Food Bank benefit dinner will support Da Mobile Market, which has expanded food deliveries since the wildfires. Reef & Climate Costs: A new study warns Leeward Maui faces some of the earliest, harshest coral reef recreation losses, projecting billions in local economic impacts by 2100. Local Development: State and Honolulu officials are taking aim at the North Shore Kamananui Ranch gondola project, with a new statewide ropeway ban now in effect. RIMPAC Impact: RIMPAC 2026 could bring a record boost to Hawaii’s economy, with tens of thousands visiting and major spending flowing to hotels, ports, and local suppliers.
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