AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoDeep-Sea Mining Push: The U.S. plans to auction large water areas around American Samoa for deep-sea mining, a move critics say sidesteps the International Seabed Authority and could harm fragile marine life. Clean Fuel Policy: Gov. Josh Green signed Hawaii’s new clean fuel standard, aiming to cut transportation emissions and grow markets for biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel. Local Business Leadership: SSFM International promoted Scott Hayashi to chief operating officer, expanding oversight of day-to-day operations across Hawai‘i and the Pacific. Banking & Workplace: Bank of Hawai‘i was named by Newsweek as one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families 2026,” highlighting family-friendly benefits. Legal & Courts: A Hawaii Supreme Court justice issued a sharp rebuke of the U.S. Supreme Court in a case ordering a new trial tied to discredited forensic science. Public Safety Case: Two Hilo men were charged in a stolen credit card scheme involving more than $3,000 in fraudulent transactions. Energy Prices: Kauai saw the lowest reported diesel price at $6.99 in the week ending July 11, per GasBuddy.
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