AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMaunakea Telescope: The Thirty Meter Telescope’s project manager says its future rests with Hawaiʻi’s people, especially Native Hawaiians, as the project remains on hold and Maunakea is its only site under consideration. Tourism Recovery: After Hurricane Lowell, Kauaʻi bookings plunged 59% and statewide demand fell 23%. The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is seeking an emergency declaration and $2.5 million for marketing. Election Oversight: Hawaiʻi’s Supreme Court has pressed the state to address the dysfunctional Elections Commission, while new filings show Matson funded a dark-money super PAC. Water Infrastructure: A $109 million EPA loan fully funds Honolulu’s planned desalination plant, bolstering Oʻahu’s water supply. Household Costs: Hawaiʻi inflation remains higher than on the mainland, as residents face another 7% electric-rate increase.
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