AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHawaiʻi Disaster Response: Gov. Josh Green announced FEMA approved a major disaster declaration for the May 22, 2026 6.0 Kona earthquake, unlocking federal Individual Assistance for eligible Hawaiʻi County residents, including temporary housing, basic home repairs, and help for damaged water-catchment systems. Storm Readiness: Green also declared a statewide emergency and pre-positioned resources ahead of multiple September systems, including Hurricane Lowell and Hurricane Karina, with high-water vehicles headed to Kauaʻi and National Guard activation authorized. Healthcare Merger Watch: The governor met privately with HMSA and Hawaiʻi Pacific Health leaders as regulators review their proposed “One Health Hawaii” combination—while another executive opposed the deal. Education & Cost of Living: A new report says Hawaiʻi teachers average $75,860 (ranked 16th nationally) but high living costs are still squeezing paychecks and hurting recruitment and retention. Public Land Collaboration: OHA and the City of Honolulu began talks about the former Look Lab site in Kakaʻako Makai, aiming to pair ocean-safety needs with a Native Hawaiian cultural center vision. Local Courts & Crime: A Maui man, Justin Nelson, pleaded guilty to robbing a First Hawaiian Bank branch in Kihei in 2025; sentencing is set for Dec. 18.
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