AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHurricane recovery and tourism pressure: Kauai small businesses say they need visitors back soon after Hurricane Lowell, but want tourists to come with “aloha and some patience” as power and roads are still being restored and demand remains weak. Local jobs and the economy: Hawaiʻi’s August unemployment rate held at 2.7%, with statewide employment steady and nonagricultural jobs up. Housing snapshot: Maui’s typical home value fell 3.8% year over year to $987,614, while statewide values edged up. Energy and costs: A new report flags Hawaii’s high electricity prices, adding to the affordability squeeze facing families. Environment and conservation: Scientists are releasing millions of mosquitoes in Hawaiʻi to fight avian malaria and protect native birds. Sports with Hawaii ties: Noahkai Banks, born in Hawaii, chose Germany over the U.S., a major blow to USMNT hopes. Climate and reefs: Jason Momoa warns coral reefs are nearing collapse as scientists document a widespread bleaching event.
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