AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEnergy & Utilities: Hawaiian Electric says it didn’t seek PUC approval for a proposed 500-megawatt Oahu power plant, after confusion over whether regulators required additional analyses—while the company points to a competitive-bidding approach for new generation. Housing & Cost of Living: A new report finds Oahu single-family home resales jumped 20.5% in July, lifting the median sale price 13.9% to $1,224,500, while condos rose more modestly. Maui Recovery: Gov. Josh Green says the One ‘Ohana Fund has offered the full $175 million available under the Maui wildfires compensation program, with offers made on 162 claims and more than $155.7 million already distributed. Local Governance: Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s administration says it will defer to courts in the East Honolulu District 4 election dispute after a judge ruled Tommy Waters ineligible. Public Safety & Compliance: DLNR says it will impound and remove a “pirate ship” docked at Ala Wai Harbor after about a month, noting no approval was granted. Food Safety: Hawaii DOH warns of a Sun Noodle recall of Sura Tanmen Hot and Sour noodles due to undeclared fish allergen. Community Services: Hawaii County announces free Household Hazardous Waste collection events Aug. 8 (Hilo) and Aug. 15 (Kailua-Kona).
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