AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoNational Intelligence Shake-Up: President Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte, the federal housing regulator, as acting director of national intelligence, replacing former Hawaii congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard after her resignation. Local Public Safety: A Honolulu man, Ronald Saville, was charged after alleged threats to kill Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, with prior federal convictions for threatening former officials. Hawaiʻi County Elections: Filing deadline passed for the Aug. 8 primary for all nine Hawaiʻi County Council seats; two incumbents are unopposed, while three races are contested. Oʻahu Budget Fight: Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi threatened to veto the city budget if the Council cuts the Office of Economic Revitalization. Energy Policy: Hawaii’s State Energy Office revised its alternative fuel analysis after finding spreadsheet errors that inflated LNG benefits. Community & Food Security: Three federally funded summer meal programs are set to serve keiki statewide, with more than 200 sites planned. Maui Recovery & Tourism: Atlantis Submarines resumed Lahaina Harbor tours nearly three years after the 2023 wildfire.
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