AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNative Hawaiian Convention: Gov. Josh Green and leaders from OHA, DHHL, Papa Ola Lōkahi and Kamehameha Schools opened the 25th convention with a blunt message: federal actions and ongoing lawsuits threaten Native Hawaiian programs, even as DHHL reported awarding 477 Oʻahu leases. U.S.-Iran War & Hawaii ties: The Pentagon identified Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad (NY) as the third service member believed killed in the Jordan base attack, bringing deaths to 18; earlier identifications included 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan of Ewa Beach, Hawaii. Local governance: The Honolulu Charter Commission finalized about 20 ballot questions for Oʻahu’s November election, including ranked-choice voting and a proposed Food Security Fund, while leaving out other notable ideas. Election security debate: In Hawaiʻi’s 1st Congressional District race, Rep. Ed Case and challenger Jarrett Keohokalole spar over the SAVE America Act and whether stricter voter ID and citizenship proof would improve election security. Environment & infrastructure: Red Hill closure work moved forward as the Navy began removing about 10 miles of pipeline tied to the decommissioned facility under EPA and DOH oversight. Courts & public safety: Prosecutors in Washington state said no charges will be filed in the death of WSP Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting.
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