AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGas Prices: AAA says the U.S. average for regular hit $3.999 a gallon June 18—back under the $4 “psychological” mark as oil prices ease after a U.S.-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Hawaii Energy Costs: Economists say the same Iran agreement could eventually lower gas and electricity costs for Hawaii, where energy is largely imported. Earthquake Science: UH Mānoa researchers report California’s San Andreas–San Jacinto fault junction is at the highest stress level in 1,000 years, raising concerns about a potentially bigger quake near the Los Angeles region. Hawaiʻi Recovery: FEMA is in South Kona for preliminary damage assessments after the May 22, 6.0 quake, aiming to unlock federal aid for homes and water systems. Local Planning: The state DOT holds another community meeting on the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport master plan update, with alternatives review and Q&A. Courts & Rights: Hawaiʻi Supreme Court will consider whether Honolulu Zoo elephants should be granted legal personhood. Community & Culture: Wailuku Film Festival opens with 100+ films, including Maui wildfire documentary screenings.
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