AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMiddle East Escalation: The U.S. identified two soldiers killed in Jordan in Iranian missile and drone attacks: 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, from Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, from Texas, as Washington expands strikes and Iran retaliates across the Gulf. Energy & Cost Pressure: With fighting disrupting the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. gas prices are back to an average of $4 a gallon, and oil benchmarks push higher. Local Courts & Politics: Hawaii lawmakers and Montana are moving to curb corporate influence in elections, aiming to put more power back with voters and limit political spending tied to Citizens United. Hawaiʻi Justice System: A new report highlights how Hawaiʻi’s compassionate release can stall when long-term care facilities won’t accept released prisoners, leaving some stuck in prison infirmaries. Public Safety: Honolulu police say Batarti Gabbard was arrested after an alleged attempt to lure children to a Waikīkī hotel room with gum and money. Health Watch: A new COVID subvariant, “Nimbus,” is driving rising ER visits, with wastewater monitoring showing elevated activity including in Hawaii.
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