AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHawaiʻi Film Industry Boost: Gov. Josh Green signed SB 2580 to modernize and expand Hawaiʻi’s film tax credit, with higher base credits, bigger caps, and new incentives for local hiring and long-term productions—plus SB 2907 to strengthen the blue economy via a centralized office under the Hawaiʻi Technology Development Corporation. Big Island Arts Spotlight: North Kohala elder artist Gary Ackerman, inspired by decades of creative “muses,” reflects on helping revive Hawi and Kapaʻau after the sugar era and shares his palette-knife approach to capturing island landscapes. Surf Culture: Kelly Slater returns as a wildcard for the Tahiti Pro (Aug. 8–18), aiming to lock in after hip surgery and chase more waves at Teahupoʻo. Community Events: Ewa Carnival returns to Wai Kai (Aug. 15–16) for a second year with rides, live entertainment, local food vendors, pony rides, and a petting zoo. Sports & Local Pride: Hawaii News Now highlights local youth soccer players cheering the U.S. at the World Cup despite the loss to Belgium in the Round of 16.
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