AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAir Travel & Tourism: Alaska Airlines will add new nonstop Honolulu routes from Boise (daily, starting Dec. 17) and Spokane (Saturdays, starting Dec. 19), reshaping Hawaii access for Pacific Northwest and Mountain West travelers; at the same time, Hawaiian’s Honolulu–Auckland service won’t resume in November. Local Business & Risk: Hawaii businesses can now get free “Guns Not Allowed” signs after a Supreme Court ruling left gun-free property rules tied to clearly posted signage. Energy & Consumer Costs: AAA Hawaiʻi reports regular gas averages $5.43 statewide (down 3 cents week over week), with Kahului at $5.49 and prices still among the highest in the nation. Workforce & Tech: UH President Wendy Hensel presented a systemwide AI strategy to the Board of Regents, framing AI skills as essential for Hawaiʻi’s workforce and adopting an AI policy for responsible use. Community & Recovery: More than 100 former Lahaina residents are flying back for the Lahaina Homecoming, focused on healing and reconnecting, with plans to support local businesses. Public Safety & Legal: Three people were charged in a $1.2M alleged fraudulent check scheme, and Hawaii’s AG says the case follows an ongoing investigation into organized check fraud.
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