AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHurricane Nolo: Hawaii braced as the storm moved west south of the islands, with high-wind warnings, flooding and high-surf impacts reported—especially on Hawai‘i Island—plus shelter and road-closure updates from county officials. Housing & finance: A ballot question on Nov. 3 would let counties issue “housing infrastructure growth bonds” to fund roads and utilities tied to new housing districts, and a separate push for city-linked “RISE bonds” is drawing attention from the construction industry. Health care structure: HMSA and Hawai‘i Pacific Health are proposing a nonprofit parent organization, One Health Hawai‘i, to coordinate care and cut costs—while critics warn about vertical integration’s effect on premiums and access. Elections & courts: The Hawaii Supreme Court’s handling of a disputed House District 43 race is now being questioned for how it could affect voter participation. Local economy & homes: Zillow data showed typical home values rising in Kahuku (+8.3%) and Hauula (+4.5%) in August 2026. Public policy: Lawmakers are looking at ways to improve the HI-5 recycling program as redemption rates decline. Aviation incident: Seven Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants were sickened after an odor event on an A330 flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu; the aircraft returned to service about 10 hours later.
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