AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLahaina Recovery: Maui County and the Hawaiian Council unveiled an $8 million pilot marketplace, ʻUlu o Lele, to bring the first Front Street storefronts back in September—an early sign of commercial reinvestment after the 2023 wildfire slowed approvals and rebuilding. Water & Infrastructure: Hawaiian Ocean View Estates in Ka‘ū says emergency well repairs are done; the “Essential Needs Only” notice is canceled and standpipes reopen for commercial hauling Monday. State Politics & Campaign Finance: Hawaii’s Campaign Spending Commission filed a civil complaint against Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke’s campaign, alleging 251 violations and seeking referral for potential criminal prosecution plus a $28,300 fine. Public Safety: A new federal “Lulu’s Law” backs emergency shark-attack alerts to mobile phones; states must implement, and Hawaii has posted warning signage after sightings. Business & Tourism: Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau and Hawaiian Council are pushing a North Shore shuttle with a “North Shore Passport” to help Hale‘iwa and Waialua businesses still recovering from March flooding. Regional & Global Ties: Oklahoma opened a Taiwan regional trade office to expand investment and trade, highlighting energy, defense, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing links. Honoring Service: State Sen. Lorraine R. Inouye received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i for decades of work on economic development, infrastructure, healthcare, and public safety.
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