AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoGas Prices & Iran War: Gas is ticking up again, with Tennessee’s Davidson County hovering near the national average as Strait of Hormuz supply worries and stalled U.S.-Iran talks keep pressure on pump costs. Hawaiʻi Visitor Recovery: Hawaiʻi’s tourism agencies are rolling out a $2 million push to rebuild visitor confidence after the March Kona Low, aiming to re-activate bookings before travelers lock in elsewhere. Local Politics & Housing: The Legislature sent final bills to Gov. Josh Green, including a measure to redevelop Hilo’s Banyan Drive and a broader push to address affordability and housing needs. Energy & Utilities: Hawaiian Electric says it’s working on utility pole upgrades to reduce wildfire risk, while HE’s latest earnings call keeps attention on grid reliability and costs. Environment & Community: Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Awareness Month returns with webinars and events, and residents are urged to join a monthlong effort to fight invasive threats. Business Moves: Channel Partners is acquiring Retail Merchandising Services to expand real-time retail execution nationwide, including Alaska and Hawaiʻi. Culture Spotlight: Lo Colby, a Hawaii-born Thai tech professional, was crowned Miss International Queen – USA 2026.
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