AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHurricane Lowell recovery: Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative says power is back for more than 91% of members, with crews still working pockets from Moloaa to Hanalei and planning next steps for Wainiha/Haena and Kokee. Tourism hit and fallout: Kauaʻi small businesses say visitor cancellations are dragging recovery, while conflicts are growing over Kauaʻi vacation rental refunds after storm damage. Coastal resilience: Hawaiʻi is testing a “living breakwater” to shield coastal roads as El Niño strengthens and ocean heat waves keep the Pacific active. Banking restart: Bank of Hawaii plans to reopen its Princeville branch Friday with modified hours. Consumer scams: State officials warn of fraudulent mailers using the Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority name to push fake home-warranty and mortgage-protection calls. Public safety: Honolulu police arrested a 12-year-old after an alleged firearm threat in Ewa Beach. Business/finance: HEMIC will return $5M to qualifying policyholders, and the Pacific Missile Range Facility reopened limited guest pass access. Education & campus: UH says all 10 campuses secured 100% of performance funding totaling $6.2M.
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