AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMaui Housing: Maui’s Realtors Association reports May 2026 showed a more measured market: single-family median price fell to $1,174,500 (-3.6% year over year) while condo median dropped to $597,000 (-20.3%), with single-family sales up slightly but condo activity cooling. Maui Wildfire Recovery: Gov. Josh Green welcomed a court ruling that caps attorney fees in Maui wildfire settlement claims, aiming to push more compensation directly to survivors and families. Education-to-Workforce: The U.S. Department of Education named Hawaii among 10 states selected as semifinalists for the Connecting Talent to Opportunity Challenge, focused on building statewide Talent Marketplaces. Energy Resilience: A Growing Grid Strategy piece highlights utilities’ push to underground power lines to reduce outage risk and wildfire-related impacts. Healthcare Access: Civica Rural Hospital Program launched with a $3.2 million grant to help rural hospitals pool purchasing power for cheaper generics and reduce drug shortages. Local Business Spotlight: The Kona Inn Restaurant in Kailua-Kona is celebrating new ownership with a revamped menu and dining space on June 18. Tech & Connectivity: Amazon and Corning announced a multi-billion-dollar deal to expand fiber supply manufacturing in North Carolina, underscoring the race to support AI-driven data demand. Hawaii Weather: Breezy trade winds with light showers continue, with winds easing later in the week and a larger south swell expected Sunday.
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