AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoLocal Politics & Courts: Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and co-defendants pleaded not guilty in a bribery/corruption case tied to alleged COVID-19 testing pay-to-play, with prosecutors saying Luke took $10,000 in contributions and agreed to $70,000 for influence. OHA Oversight: Trustees at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs clashed over whether to release an independent investigative report tied to CEO Stacy Ferreira’s retaliation allegations, with a failed executive-session vote keeping the report secret for now. Public Safety: Kauai police arrested a woman after a crash in Wailua left a motorcyclist in critical condition; she was released pending further investigation. Weather & Surf: Breezy trade winds return for the weekend as Fausto fades; Genevieve stays well north but boosts east swell, with Small Craft Advisories possible. Community & Sports: UH women’s volleyball opened fall camp under new coach Joshua Walker’s MAUNA acronym, while UH men’s basketball prepares for an exhibition trip to Australia. Road Safety: Honolulu lowered school-zone speed limits to 20 mph on city roads during school days. Recognition: Hawaii News Now won six SPJ Excellence in Journalism Awards, including two investigative prizes.
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