AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHawaiʻi Politics & Governance: The Oʻahu-based Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi is holding its state convention in Waikiki, electing a new chair and setting priorities for the next legislative sessions. Native Hawaiian Affairs: The Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees voted 5-4 against moving forward on due diligence for a possible purchase of KITV/KIKU, though OHA Chair Kai Kahele says the door isn’t fully closed. Public Safety & Courts: A Hawaii federal judge gave final approval to a $100 million settlement tied to a shareholder suit alleging Hawaiian Electric failed to prepare for the 2023 Maui wildfire. Housing & Accountability: A former Hawaiʻi County housing official, Alan Scott Rudo, was sentenced to 46 months for accepting bribes and kickbacks in an affordable housing scheme. Community Services: The Judiciary’s Hoʻopili Kaiāulu Resource Fair drew 300+ people to Honolulu District Court, connecting residents facing homelessness and other barriers with services. Transportation & Energy: Hawaiian Electric’s $100M wildfire settlement gets final OK, while Hawaiian Airlines rolls out a new main-cabin pre-ordered dining program featuring local chefs. Elections & Reform: An Alaska opinion argues repealing ranked-choice voting would restore public trust, setting up a 2026 ballot fight.
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