AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHurricane Lala Recovery: Hawaiian Electric says power is back for Kaʻū Hospital after 11 days on generators, with about 1,430 Big Island customers still without service as crews push restoration across Kaʻū, Puna, North Kona, Hāmākua and Honokaʻa. Public Safety: Honolulu police warn of a new “ankle monitor program” scam, with fraudsters impersonating HPD and demanding payments via Venmo or Zelle. State Energy Funding: Hawaiʻi will receive $18.5 million in federal grants to support $25 million in grid resilience and hazard mitigation projects on Maui, Hawaiʻi Island and Oʻahu. Local Government & Cost of Living: A Beeville resident urged officials to keep property taxes low, warning higher rates could squeeze mom-and-pop businesses. Health & Records: The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is moving its Vital Records Office to 201 Merchant St. in downtown Honolulu, with a transition period starting Sept. 21. Consumer/Travel: A guide highlights airlines selling economy “beds” like Air New Zealand’s Skycouch as a comfort alternative to business class.
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