AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHemp Enforcement: Hawaiʻi DOH’s Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation hit Island Smoke and Vape in Wahiawā with two notices of violation after the shop allegedly refused lawful inspections—first a $3,000 fine (Aug. 3) and then an additional $10,000 (Aug. 6) for continued noncompliance. Wildfire Recovery Shift: Gov. Josh Green and Mayor Richard Bissen announced the Maui DHS Wildfires Disaster Case Management Program is moving from state-led to county-led control, with a key focus on helping survivors prepare for the Feb. 2027 end of FEMA temporary housing assistance. Primary Politics: Hawaiʻi’s Aug. 8 primary is set to choose nominees in major races, including the lieutenant governor contest to replace embattled Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, plus the governor and state legislature. Utility Watch: Hawaiian Electric Industries reported a sharp jump in headline Q2 profit tied largely to a Maui wildfire settlement liability remeasurement, even as core results faced higher costs. Local Accountability: A Kauaʻi helicopter tour operator tied to a deadly March crash has shut down amid a new wrongful-death lawsuit alleging failures in emergency protocols. DLNR Recognition: DLNR honored standout employees at its 2026 service awards, spotlighting work across water, forestry, aquatic resources, and historic preservation.
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