AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHurricane Preparedness: Hurricane Nolo stayed south of Hawaiʻi Island Friday night, with tropical-storm conditions and large swells already hitting parts of the Big Island; Hawaiʻi County opened nine public shelters and officials warned of flash flooding, mudslides, and dangerous surf, while Hawaiian Electric reported no major outages but cautioned that saturated ground raises the risk of downed trees and equipment damage. Local Transit Budget: The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) is reviewing a tentative $651.8M budget for fiscal year 2028, cutting capital spending sharply as it shifts funding toward Pearl Highlands and park-and-ride projects, while keeping staffing plans at 72 positions. Recycling Funding Pressure: Hawaiʻi’s HI-5 beverage container program fund has grown to $105M as redemptions decline, with the Department of Health citing limited space for certified redemption centers—leaving gaps such as no Kailua center for two years. Storm Fallout for Food Supply: Kauai Shrimp says it will permanently close its Kekaha farm by Oct. 31 after Hurricane Lowell damaged facilities and production systems, though it’s exploring whether a partner could rebuild. Tourism Outlook: UHERO warns the latest storms could further weaken Hawaiʻi’s already pressured tourism outlook, with higher energy costs, inflation, tariffs, and insurance costs compounding the hit. Housing Market Snapshot: Zillow data show a typical home in Wahiawa valued at $860,042 in August 2026, up 2.5% year over year.
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