AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHurricane Watch: Tropical Storm Lala is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before reaching Hawaiʻi’s Big Island, with a hurricane warning issued and forecasts warning of damaging winds, heavy rain, dangerous surf, and wildfire risk. State Response: Hawaiʻi schools and offices are closing statewide, and DLNR has suspended camping and closed parks, lands, and trails across the islands as the storm approaches. Power & Logistics: Hawaiian Electric says it’s readying more than 500 workers and may use Public Safety Power Shutoffs in high-risk areas, while Young Brothers is adjusting port operations and cargo acceptance due to storm conditions. Land & Water Governance: BLNR took action on two East Maui water issues, moving forward with steps tied to contested cases over stream water diversions. Arts & Pop Culture: Pixar unveiled its next original supernatural adventure, “Ghost Street” (spring 2028), inspired by Asian myths of markets where the living and dead meet. Local Media: After 30+ years in Hawaiʻi television, Jai Cunningham is getting a “hui hou.” Community Spotlight: UH Mānoa student journalists swept top honors at the 2025 SPJ Hawaiʻi Excellence in Journalism Awards.
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