AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoVolcano Watch: Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno is retiring Aug. 1 after nearly a decade steering responses to eruptions, hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunami warnings, and the historic Kona low. Waste & Water Safety: Hawaiʻi County will hold two free household hazardous waste drop-offs—Aug. 8 in Hilo and Aug. 15 in Kona—so residents can properly dispose of items like pesticides, batteries, and fluorescent bulbs (no business or e-waste). Public Health: DOH confirmed a 4th cyclosporiasis case in Hawaiʻi in 2026, tied to a military member who traveled internationally; officials say the public risk remains low. Local Land Use: Oʻahu’s next municipal solid-waste landfill is being eyed at Kapaʻa Quarry, but Windward lawmakers oppose the plan and it would require changes to state law. School Safety: Honolulu’s School Resource Officer pilot expands to Nanakuli High & Intermediate, adding three retired HPD officers and touting fewer incidents and stronger student relationships. Wildlife & Climate Research: UH Mānoa researchers report gut bacteria patterns linked to faster or slower biological aging, adding to growing evidence that health and longevity are connected.
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