AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHawaiʻi Business Leadership: Hawaiʻi Community Foundation named Reid Gushiken senior vice president and chief financial officer, tapping his 20+ years of finance leadership across education and banking. Local Economy & Community: A new report argues federal Section 8 voucher spending in Hawaiʻi has more than tripled since 2003, but inflation and financing limits mean most eligible households still can’t get help—fueling the case for more housing. Food Security: In Pahala, Hurricane Lala recovery continues as residents line up for free groceries, with organizers noting rising costs and storm damage are changing how often families need support. Disaster Readiness: A flood watch is in effect for Hawaii Island and Maui County as developing Tropical Storm/Hurricane Nolo threatens heavy, slow-moving rain through the weekend. Tourism & Dining: Waikīkī’s first Flavors of Waikīkī Restaurant Week runs Oct. 1–11, with 14 walkable venues offering limited-time deals. Culture & Sustainability: Merrie Monarch Festival calls for a three-year pause on wild harvesting of maile, palapalai and ʻōhiʻa lehua from native forests. Tech & Jobs: Qualcomm used Snapdragon Summit in Maui to push “agentic AI” with new mobile chips aimed at on-device AI and next-gen smartphone performance.
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