AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHawaiʻi County Planning: The Hawaii County Council approved General Plan 2045 (Bill 66) in a 5-3 vote after years of workshops and thousands of public comments, despite fierce opposition; the plan now goes to Mayor Kimo Alameda, who says he won’t sign or veto, but wants changes—critics call it a land grab while supporters say it sets measurable climate and transit targets. Urban Heat & Landscaping: A new local gardening push argues that removing shade trees and ground cover is making Kona and Hilo hotter, raising reliance on air-conditioning; the piece urges fire-resistant planting and smarter yard design instead of “cinder-and-concrete” cooling myths. Native Species Conflict: State officials say about 70 nēnē were found eating cat food left on lava rocks near Queens Marketplace in Waikōloa, as investigations continue after two nēnē were killed by a car—highlighting how feral cat feeding can endanger Hawaiʻi’s birds. Water & Wastewater Workforce: Applications opened for a new Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Specialist Certificate on Maui and Hawaiʻi Island, aiming to help eliminate more than 83,000 cesspools by 2050 by training installers and conversion specialists. Lahaina Recovery Planning: The County of Maui is seeking input on a master plan for the Lahaina Royal Complex (Mokuʻula and surrounding sites), with a goal of a final plan in 2027. Ocean Research: NOAA-backed mapping and deep-sea exploration continues as E/V Nautilus returns to the Mariana region, with local participants joining missions and new sonar expanding what scientists can map.
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