AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHawaiʻi Health & Safety: The state Department of Health confirmed a new travel-related dengue case on Oʻahu tied to a visitor, with officials saying the risk of local spread is low; DOH teams are doing mosquito control and outreach, and residents are urged to remove standing water. Oʻahu Infrastructure & Theft: The Board of Water Supply says thieves are targeting temporary water meters across Oʻahu, with about 22 illegally removed over two and a half years and eight thefts in just the past three months—each device costs roughly $3,000 to replace. SNAP Food Policy: Hawaiʻi will restrict sugar-sweetened beverages for SNAP recipients, a change that will affect more than 500 retailers statewide and is expected to shift what shoppers buy. Maui Local Government: A Maui County Council panel rejected a charter amendment that would have set aside 20% of transient accommodations tax revenue for climate initiatives. Native Hawaiian Health: A new UH study finds Native Hawaiians report mobility limits at younger ages than other groups, pointing to earlier screening needs. Economy & Housing: UH Manoa researchers are building a clean seed pipeline to protect Hawaiʻi’s sweetpotato industry, while James Campbell Company completed its purchase of The Element, a 318-unit apartment community in West Oʻahu. Community Support: Maui County Federal Credit Union launched its Adopt a Backpack school supply drive with Salvation Army partners, running through July 18.
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