AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoOʻahu Politics: Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and three co-defendants pleaded not guilty in the state bribery case tied to COVID-19 testing contracts, as Gov. Josh Green renewed calls for Luke to resign. Health & Safety: Blood Bank of Hawaii says it’s feeling the national blood supply crisis after the American Red Cross declared a blood shortage, urging Hawaiʻi donors to book appointments for red blood cells and platelets. Maui Elections: Maui County mayoral rivals Richard Bissen and Yuki Lei Sugimura each topped $100,000 raised in July, setting up a high-spend Aug. 8 primary. Local Governance: OHA trustees clash over an independent investigative report connected to CEO allegations, as the agency looks for a new CEO amid the legal fight. Economy & Housing: A look at Hawaiʻi’s biggest commercial real estate firms and its 100 largest residential mortgage lenders highlights who’s driving the market. Community & Culture: A new 70s-inspired tavern opens in Honolulu’s West Village, while Hawaiʻi’s Oʻahu and beyond stories also spotlight local food and community events.
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