AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFEMA Deadline for Kona Low Aid: Federal officials say Hawaii residents still have until Saturday, June 14 to apply for disaster assistance for uninsured Kona Low storm losses, urging anyone with damage to file even if insurance claims are pending. Public Safety Tech: Hawaii has joined a national DOJ network that lets police compare ballistic evidence from shell casings faster, funded with $250,000 for near real-time links across counties. Local Governance: Honolulu City Council approved a plan to potentially acquire and restore the long-derelict Queen Theater in Kaimuki, though the mayor’s administration says it isn’t pursuing the site. Homelessness Response: Honolulu unveiled a new Kokua Command Center to coordinate homelessness services with better tracking and matching. Hawaii Courts & Politics: A lawsuit challenges Hawaii’s new election-related campaign spending activity law, arguing it violates free-speech protections. UH Athletics & NIL: UH announced $5 million in donor support to compensate student-athletes under NIL. Community & Culture: Jodo Mission launched a GoFundMe to restore a vandalized Jizo statue. Sports Spotlight: Filipina chef Rhoda Magbitang won Top Chef Season 23. Weather/Seismic: A 4.7 quake hit off Hawaiʻi Island near Hilo; showers continue in parts of the state.
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