AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHealth Care & Costs: HMSA’s switch to a new payment model is pushing some Hawaii doctors to the brink, with clinics warning of major revenue hits and patients potentially being dropped from rosters. Disaster Readiness for Small Business: Honolulu launched “Stay Open Oahu,” a free program with workshops and tools to help small businesses prepare for disasters and recover faster. Energy & Resilience: After Hurricane Lala, Hawaiian Electric says it restored power to all customers it can safely reconnect, with remaining outages tied to customer property damage or access issues. Weather & Risk: Tropical Cyclone Lowell is forecast to pass south of the Big Island as a major hurricane, bringing gusty trade winds and possible wind advisories statewide. Local Housing: The Honuakaha senior apartments’ rent restrictions have ended, and residents say rising rents and maintenance issues are leaving disabled kupuna with nowhere to go. Consumer Protection: BBB reports show scam activity continues across Hawaii cities, with Honolulu leading statewide in July reports. Public Services: Hawaii’s vital records office is moving downtown, and the state is pointing customers to nearby parking options as the transition runs Sept. 21–Oct. 1.
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