AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTropical Outlook: A disturbance southeast of Hawaiʻi could strengthen into a tropical depression, passing south of the islands; forecasters expect limited effects, including more windward Big Island showers. Food & Farms: Hawaiʻi is offering emergency grants to farmers and ranchers hit by recent storms to repair damage and replace equipment; applications are open through Jan. 29. At UH Hilo’s farm, students are learning how beekeeping supports pollination, local agriculture and food security. Waste Reduction: Hilo’s Hoʻi program launches Nov. 9, giving customers reusable takeout containers they can return at collection points around town. Trees & Habitat: Arbor Day events statewide will offer free trees, native-plant activities and tree-care demonstrations. NOAA has also awarded $8.5 million to restore Tern Island, where rising seas, storms and wildlife threaten important seabird nesting grounds. Storm Resilience: The state Public Utilities Commission is gathering public feedback on Hawaiian Electric’s reliability after storm-related outages left some Kaʻū residents without power for weeks.
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