AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHawaiʻi Tourism Watch: June visitor spending in Hawaiʻi inched up, but the average stay fell to 7.9 days—down from 8.9 last year—marking a third straight month of shorter stays that hotel leaders say they need to reverse. Local Politics & Housing: Three newcomers are competing for the open Kona District County Council seat, with candidates debating different paths to affordability—from middle-class housing ideas to developer-realtor conversations and upgrades to aging wastewater and solid-waste infrastructure. Oʻahu Health Costs: Medicaid billing data show Aiea’s “Surgery” claims hit $225,313 in 2024 (up 11.8%), while Ewa Beach’s “Dental Services” claims rose to $125,512 (up 9.9%). State Legal Fallout: Gov. Josh Green urged Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke to resign after she and three others pleaded not guilty in a bribery conspiracy tied to COVID-19 testing contracts. Research Spotlight: A new UH Mānoa study links gut bacteria patterns to biological aging rates, suggesting microbiome signals may help explain longevity. Air Travel Disruption: WestJet began canceling flights and grounding planes after a strike notice, wiping out 81 flights as labor talks with flight attendants hit an impasse.
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