AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoKona Crime & Fraud: Hawaiʻi police are asking for help identifying suspects in a June 8 case involving two stolen vehicles and fraudulent use of a debit card, including three fuel purchases totaling $284.95 at a Kailua-Kona business. State Privacy vs. Federal Preemption: The Hawaiʻi Office of Consumer Protection joined a coalition of AGs opposing the proposed federal SECURE Data Act, saying it would cap state privacy protections and limit future Hawaiʻi action. Homelessness Operations: Honolulu launched the Kōkua Command Center to centralize homelessness services and improve coordination across agencies. Local Retail Closures: Zippy’s will permanently close its Hualapai Way Las Vegas location on June 28, while Ward Centre’s Taj Clubhouse and Paʻauilo Store on Hawaiʻi Island are also set to close. Estate Fraud Charges: The Hawaiʻi AG filed additional felony charges against former Honolulu attorney Robert Chapman in a second estate fraud case, alleging forged documents tied to about $40,000. Hawaiʻi Business & Tourism Expansion: Hawaiʻi plans its first foreign office in Ilocos Norte, aiming to boost trade, investment, tourism, and workforce ties. Energy Costs for Airlines: Hawaiian Airlines CEO says jet fuel prices are about double pre-Iran-war levels, adding roughly $200 million a month in costs, with fares only partially offsetting the hit. Maui Small Business Support: SBA opened a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Kihei to help Maui businesses and residents apply for storm-related disaster loans.
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