AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLocal Water Safety: Maui County says trace selenium was detected in Kaunakakai’s water system, with follow-up results far below drinking standards, and officials will keep monitoring. Elections & Courts: Hawaii Supreme Court upheld rulings that Honolulu Council Chair Tommy Waters is ineligible for another term, ending a tight legal fight over the city’s term limits. Hawaii Politics: The court also ordered Waters’ opponents to appear on the general election ballot after primary ballot complications. Hawaii & Space: UH Mānoa researchers are playing a key role in NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope mission, from camera technology to science tools. Hawaii Sports: Hawaii opens its Week 0 season at Stanford, with analysts leaning toward a lower-scoring game. Hawaii Health & Economy: Hawaii’s July unemployment rate rose to 2.7%, while the CDC reports COVID-19 activity is increasing nationwide but still very low overall, including “moderate” levels in Hawaii. Kaua‘i Wildlife: Kaua‘i County honored the last known wild ‘akikiki, Pakele, with a proclamation.
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