AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLocal Land Stewardship: Makaliʻi Metrics opened a new soil testing lab in Mōʻiliʻili, pairing lab analysis with Hawaiian history and microclimate data to help farmers and gardeners rejuvenate the ʻāina. Volcano Watch: USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory released fresh Kīlauea summit maps showing changes since the Dec. 23, 2024 eruption; the current summit eruption is paused, with episode 51 expected soon. Corrections Update: Hawaiʻi Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is contracting with Harris to roll out a new statewide Offender Management System to modernize records, classification, housing, and case workflows. Homestead Milestone: DHHL awarded 200 East Hawaiʻi project leases for Pana‘ewa Homestead, with another 200 expected in August. Banking & Business: First Hawaiian Bank announced plans to acquire California’s Tri Counties Bank in an all-stock deal expected to close by year’s end. Weather & Travel: Trade winds stay breezy with minor coastal flooding possible at high tides; H-1 eastbound’s left lane reopened after crews welded a drain grate back in place. Community & Culture: 2026 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards highlighted Maui musicians among winners.
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