AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLocal Culture & Community: Hawaiian Mission Houses and Makawao Cemetery Association bring back Cemetery History Theatre for its 15th anniversary, with performances July 18-19 at Makawao Cemetery honoring Emily Whitney Alexander Baldwin, Dr. Iga Mōri, and Lucy Kaiaka Ward in a theme of “Caring for Our Community.” Public Safety & Aviation Oversight: A new national spotlight is on safety rules for skydiving and sightseeing flights after fatal crashes, with investigators again pointing to a regulatory “loophole” and calls for tougher standards. State Land & Housing: The Department of Land and Natural Resources extended the Puʻuhonua O Waiʻanae (POW) move-out deadline to Oct. 16, 2026, and says the state will help accelerate cleanup and new construction. Hawaii Business & Food Innovation: The Hawaii Made Conference returns June 23 in Waikiki to help local food innovators with packaging, product development, and market connections. Health Costs Watch: New Medicaid spending figures show rising local bills in Waipahu and Makawao, including big jumps in medical/surgical supplies and evaluation/management categories. Politics & Civility: A threatening hateful message posted online about Big Island Sen. Joy San Buenaventura’s community party is drawing backlash and renewed attention to online harassment.
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