AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMonk Seal Case Escalates: A federal probe is underway after a viral video showed a man throwing a large rock at endangered Hawaiian monk seal “Lani” near Lahaina, with authorities reviewing the incident under marine mammal protection laws; the clip sparked outrage and the suspect was detained, though officials say it’s still unclear whether the seal was injured. Local Housing/Planning: Hawaii lawmakers advanced a bill to redevelop Hilo’s Banyan Drive, creating a community development district and redevelopment agency and setting up funding for planning and land acquisition steps. Invasive Species Push: Hawaiʻi’s monthlong Invasive Species Awareness effort returns with webinars and community events aimed at pests like coqui frogs and rat lungworm, ending with awards on May 29. Immigration Courts Under Strain: A new report says asylum hearings are being curtailed and removal orders increased as Honolulu’s federal immigration court backlog hits record levels, with average waits reaching about 19 months. State Session Aftermath: The Legislature wrapped up, sending final bills to Gov. Josh Green, including measures tied to campaign finance rules after Citizens United.
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