AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTPS Fight: Hawaii’s AG Kwame Raoul joined a coalition urging Congress to extend Haitian Temporary Protected Status after a Supreme Court ruling left TPS holders facing uncertainty and possible loss of judicial review. Local Water Priorities: Honolulu launched the Oʻahu Clean Water Survey to set long-term wastewater and stormwater investment priorities, shaping a city Integrated Plan as funding and aging systems strain capacity. Hawaiian Language Education: Kapolei Middle School suspended its Kaiapuni immersion program after failing to fill two teaching jobs, while Niʻihau language charter KANAKA faces a court fight over a steep rent hike and eviction threat. Consumer Safety & Scams: A Honolulu federal case targets a gold bar fraud scheme aimed at a kupuna using fake “Apple Support” and law-enforcement impersonation. Utilities & Wildfire Costs: Kauaʻi’s KIUC is seeking early 2027 wildfire mitigation surcharges, starting with a monthly charge estimated at about $12.87 for an average customer. Elections & Accountability: OHA is ramping up voter education after high blank-ballot rates in trustee races; meanwhile, a complaint alleges Rep. Ed Case used taxpayer-funded email for self-promotion. Defense & RIMPAC: U.S. forces demonstrated Apache-fired SPIKE NLOS missile capability during RIMPAC, and partner navies conducted live-fire sinking exercises off Kauaʻi.
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