AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHurricane Lowell Recovery: Kauaʻi and Lanai are still dealing with major damage after the storm, including a badly hit Port Allen Harbor on Kauaʻi and an inoperable Lanai harbor expected to take about two weeks to repair, while tourism officials urged visitors to adjust plans as power restoration and cleanup continue. Power & Emergency Readiness: Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative reported power restored to more than 12,000 additional customers (about 66% restored overall), but the storm also exposed gaps in disaster communications, with residents reporting radio failures during outages. Local Business & Shipping: Matson remained Hawaiʻi’s most profitable company for a fifth straight year, underscoring how critical logistics are as ports and supply chains recover. Housing & Regulation: Hawaiʻi County’s new vacation rental registration requirement is now in effect, with a grace period through year-end for transient vacation rental owners. Healthcare Costs & Politics: The White House announced $500 Obamacare refunds for nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, including Hawaiʻi, tied to alleged overcharges from federal exchange “user fees.” Legal & Compliance: The DOJ sued Hawaiʻi over in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants, and an Ewa Beach couple was sentenced for roles in a nationwide tax fraud scheme. City Services: Honolulu opened a new DMV self-service kiosk at the Kailua Foodland to speed vehicle registration renewals.
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