AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRIMPAC 2026 Wrap-Up: The biennial Rim of the Pacific exercise concluded July 31 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, bringing 30 nations, 30,000-plus personnel, and major ship and aircraft participation under “Partners: Integrated and Prepared.” Local Public Safety: Hawaii National Guard personnel were among the partners in a large inter-agency drill, Operation Iron Wave, testing emergency coordination with federal and state agencies. Duke’s Law Enforcement: Hawaii’s Department of Law Enforcement made the first arrest under “Duke’s Law,” charging a Waianae man for prohibited hunting on private lands without permission. Maui Water Talks: A Maui County council panel reviewed a non-binding memorandum that could expand public control of West Maui drinking water, while members questioned provisions tied to housing zoning changes. Tourism Funding: The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority announced $1.5 million for 49 organizations through its 2026 Community Enrichment Program. Maui News Ownership: The Maui News is shifting to a nonprofit model, with the paper being sold to a local nonprofit; no layoffs are planned.
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