AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRoad Safety in the Islands: A 19-year-old motorcyclist was critically injured in an H-1 Kapolei crash near the Kalaeloa off-ramp after police say he tried to move between vehicles; lanes were closed until about 5 p.m. Local Traffic Alerts: Another moped rider is in critical condition after a Farrington Highway collision near Maili Beach Park, with police citing unlit headlights and helmet use as key details. Maui County Politics: Civil Beat candidate Q&As spotlight Maui County Council races, with multiple hopefuls weighing in on housing, water, and how to slow the impacts of rapid change. Tourism & Travel Planning: Three travel advisors agree on one seven-day Hawaii cruise itinerary for maximizing time ashore, and a separate piece highlights airline stopover programs that turn layovers into mini-vacations. Culture & Community Events: Kona’s 17th annual Big Island Mango Festival returns July 18 with tastings, local vendors, live music, and chef demos. Environment Watch: A new UH Mānoa-led study finds human activity leaves chemical signatures inside Maui coral tissue, underscoring how land runoff reaches reefs. Hotel Workers’ Rights: Royal Kona Resort workers plan a rally for a fair contract after 16 months of stalled negotiations.
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