AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHawaiʻi Weather & Ocean Safety: A plume of moisture brings moderate to heavy showers through Wednesday, with windward and mauka areas seeing minor flooding, while a high surf advisory stays up for south shores as swell peaks today. Tropical Update: Tropical Storm Amanda is the first Pacific storm of the season, forming far from Hawaiʻi but still tied to high surf conditions locally. Coral & Climate Watch: NOAA warns El Niño could drive widespread coral bleaching risk across the northern Pacific this summer, including Hawaiʻi. Local Accountability: A Honolulu couple says an electric reclining couch likely caused a house fire that killed their pets, with investigators urging consumers to follow manufacturer guidance. Education Pipeline: UH is expanding the Hoapili Teacher Pathways program statewide to help address Hawaiʻi’s teacher shortage with tuition-free, online routes to licensure. Politics (Hawaiʻi County): Candidates have filed for 2026 Hawaiʻi County Council seats, with mail ballots due July 21 and the primary set for Aug. 8. Community & Culture: Maui honored Outstanding Older Americans, and Maui AgFest recognized Harold Keyser as the 2026 Maui Legacy Farmer.
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