AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHealth Costs: HMSA employer plans are facing average premium hikes of 10% for roughly 500,000 Hawaiʻi residents, adding pressure on small businesses already struggling with high operating costs. Farm Recovery: Storm damage has devastated farms across the state. Kona Lows caused an estimated $50 million in losses, and damage from two hurricanes could push the total toward $100 million; some farms may need years to recover. Jobs: Hawaiʻi’s unemployment rate rose to 2.8% in September, while Maui County’s climbed to 3.1%; Lānaʻi reached 4.2%. OHA Leadership: The Office of Hawaiian Affairs board is expected to select a permanent CEO Thursday from three finalists. Beneficiaries say they want transparent leadership and stronger representation for neighbor-island communities. Disaster Aid: Hawaiʻi County residents and businesses affected by the May 22 Kona earthquake have until Nov. 1 to apply for FEMA assistance and federal disaster loans. Honolulu Police: The department is reassigning 100 officers amid a $34 million budget shortfall.
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