AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoOcean & Surf Spotlight: Duke’s 24th annual OceanFest kicked off in Waikiki with the Pacifico Longboard Contest, with events continuing through the week as organizers postponed some activities from last weekend after Tropical Storm Lala. Local Sports: The UH Rainbow Wahine volleyball team swept Chaminade in an exhibition at Stan Sheriff Center, marking the debut of new head coach Joshua Walker. Arts & Culture (Music): MIM Music Theater announced its fall 2026 concert series, with more than 70 shows and major names across genres, plus ticket sales starting Aug. 20. Community & Recovery: Gov. Josh Green joined officials for a Big Island storm damage assessment in Kaʻū, with state and county offices and most public schools expected to reopen Wednesday, except for specific campus closures. Hawaiʻi Business (Japan ties): Local brands are weighing Japan expansion as the yen’s weakness makes Hawaiʻi pricier for visitors while creating new opportunities for Hawaiʻi companies to reach customers in Japan. Arts & Entertainment (TV): CBS released a teaser for “NCIS: New York,” starring LL Cool J and featuring Scott Caan, with a fall premiere date.
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