AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoBanking & Tech Leadership: Bank of Hawaii named Bradley Giemza senior EVP and chief information officer, tapping 27 years of technology and risk leadership from firms including JPMorgan Chase and Societe Generale. Housing & Poverty: A Pew study links housing shortages to higher poverty, finding Hawaii’s poverty rate is 34% higher than it would be if housing costs matched the national average. Energy & Solar: New data shows battery storage is now paired with 37% of U.S. residential solar installs in 2025, with Hawaii among the states with the highest attachment rates. Local Governance & AI: Hawaii County is weighing a bill to curb AI data centers by tightening how “data processing facilities” versus “data centers” are defined in the county code. Community & Utilities: Power has been restored to Kalaupapa after Hurricane Nolo damage, with patients and staff expected to return early next week. Consumer/Travel: American Airlines will let AAdvantage members mix cash and miles for domestic flights, though Hawaii and Alaska routes are excluded. Public Safety: HPD warned of a scam impersonating law enforcement to steal money via crypto-recovery schemes. Business/Regulation: Critics question Hawaiian Electric’s rate hike request, arguing HEI may have sold American Savings Bank too quickly after the Maui fires. Local Courts/Permits: A Big Island resident appealed a Verizon cell tower approval in Papaikou, challenging the permit and seeking construction to be halted.
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