AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAirline Jobs: Alaska Air Group will cut 200 management positions, including 48 in Hawaiʻi, effective Nov. 13. The company cites record fuel costs and a potential $700 million loss; affected employees will be paid through year-end. Power Reliability: The state PUC is gathering public feedback on Hawaiian Electric’s storm response and reliability after Hurricane Lala left some Kaʻū communities without power for weeks. Waste and Local Business: Hilo’s Hoʻi returnable-dish program launches Nov. 9, offering participating restaurants reusable takeout containers and public return bins. The effort is backed by $2.1 million in federal grants and $1.8 million in private contributions. Coffee Economy: The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival begins this week, bringing markets, farm tours and community events to the Island’s coffee-growing region.
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