AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoElection Watch: Hawaii’s early voting is lagging 2022, with only 15% of mailed ballots returned by Friday. Voters also face Honolulu charter amendments and closely watched Maui races. Education & Opportunity: UH Mānoa received $4.4 million to support 840 rural Hawaiʻi Island students through college and career preparation; UH Hilo also secured a $9.5 million state boost for campus upgrades. Native Hawaiian Housing: OHA named Todd Apo its top choice for CEO, while OHA and DHHL unveiled a Kakaʻako Makai housing plan and DHHL awarded leases to 24 West Oʻahu families. Infrastructure & Resilience: The state approved $7.44 million to rebuild Ala Moana Beach after years of sand loss. A study says Navy pumping cannot fully contain the Red Hill fuel leak, and Hawaiʻi Foodbank handed out emergency meals in Honolulu to help households prepare for future storms. Local Business: Hilo’s Maebo Noodle Factory is carrying its family business into a fourth generation, keeping its original snack recipe alive while adding new products.
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