AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHurricane Recovery & Grid Resilience: Hawaiian Electric says power is essentially back on Oʻahu and Maui, but about 13,380 customers still lack electricity on Hawaiʻi Island, with some repairs expected to take at least two weeks in the hardest-hit areas. Storm Watch: Forecasters warn Hawaiʻi could face another tropical system this weekend, with heavy rain and dangerous flooding, mudslides, and surf possible—especially in areas still recovering from Hurricane Lala. Local Economy: Hawaiʻi’s July unemployment rate held at 2.7%, with jobs up 1,200 year over year, according to DBEDT. Education & Workforce: A CNMI educator says budget constraints in the Public School System are pushing her back into substitute work despite a principal seeking to hire her, highlighting staffing and funding pressures. Maui Wildfire Tax Relief: Council Vice-Chair Yuki Lei Sugimura urges President Trump to sign H.R. 5366 to extend federal tax relief for qualified wildfire survivors through 2026. Business & Community: Hāmākua Energy will host a virtual update on operations and 2026 energy plans, and Berkeley Humane’s Aloha Dog Project will welcome its 125th Hawaii dog.
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