AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHurricane Recovery, Kauaʻi: Gov. Josh Green says about 72% of Kauaʻi’s power is back after Hurricane Lowell, with KIUC restoring 12 of 15 transmission lines and Hawaiian Electric crews adding support—plus Līhuʻe Airport is operating on commercial power again and road access is improving. Statewide Disaster Support: Hawaiʻi is also expanding its Statewide Disaster Case Management Program so households hit by Hurricanes Lowell and Lala can get dedicated case managers for housing navigation, financial recovery planning, and connections to federal/state benefits; people can reach the program via 211 or contact@hawaiidcmp.org. Lānaʻi Wildlife & Community Impacts: DLNR says Lowell damaged Kaumālapaʻu Harbor and disrupted supplies, so hunters for the rest of the 2026 Lānaʻi mouflon sheep season should bring essentials and plan for uncertain fuel. Climate Arts: Hawaiʻi selected five local artists for the second cohort of the Hawaiʻi Climate Action Artist Residency, using kapa, fiber, wildfire charcoal murals, and other media to spotlight climate change and endangered species. Ocean Life Spotlight: Outrigger Kona is hosting World Manta Day at Keahou Bay, pairing education and conservation talks with manta-ray viewing. Water Scarcity, Maui Politics: A Maui County candidate forum put water scarcity front and center, with calls to protect aquifer limits while prioritizing housing, agriculture, and fire mitigation.
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