AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLocal Youth & Jobs: Neighborhood Place of Puna opened the Puna ʻŌpio Hub in Hawaiian Paradise Park, a 14–25 youth resource offering workforce training, college and career help, digital and financial literacy, and ʻāina-based learning. Consumer Protection: Hawaii’s new Act 224 will ban cash-deposit crypto kiosks and ATMs starting Oct. 1, while still allowing people to cash out existing crypto. Housing Pressure: Foreclosure filings rose 21% year over year in the first half of 2026, with lenders moving to reclaim homes as more borrowers fall behind. Travel Access for Hawaiʻi Residents: A report highlights the risks wheelchair users face when flying, including cases where mobility devices are damaged and disputes over responsibility drag on. Big Picture Governance: Honolulu City Council is weighing a resolution to assess how higher energy costs could hit city operations, citing projected fuel and electricity increases. Pacific Environment: A deep-sea mining lease plan off American Samoa is drawing criticism from Pacific communities and leaders who say decisions are being forced without real consultation. Time Policy: The U.S. House passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, sending it to the Senate.
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