AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHawaiʻi Politics & Governance: Gov. Josh Green will lead the Western Governors’ Association as chair, launching a “Health Beyond Healthcare” mental-health initiative while Lt. Gov. Keith Regan serves as acting governor during his Utah trip. Hawaiʻi Public Safety & Infrastructure: Hawaii Emergency Management Agency is set to roll out a $4 million pilot for residential hurricane retrofits funded by the Green Fee, prioritizing wind hardening for vulnerable homeowners. Local Land Use: Honolulu City Council’s Zoning and Planning Committee advanced Bill 37 tied to a proposed Haleiwa Backyards development, moving a key zoning change that would reclassify 7.29 acres from agricultural to urban. Environment & Community: A documentary, “Lahaina Rising,” screened at a Wailuku film festival, spotlighting uneven wildfire recovery and ongoing rebuilding challenges. Sports & Culture: Outrigger Kaua‘i Beach Resort and Spa reopened with a new Ocean House by Roy Yamaguchi, while paddlers competed in the Puna Canoe Club’s 6th island regatta of 2026.
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