AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHurricane Lowell & telecom continuity: Verizon says it will waive Kauaʻi domestic call, text and data charges through Sept. 14 and has readied backup generators, satellite messaging and pre-staged equipment as Lowell turns toward the western islands. Disaster aid deadline: Hawaiʻi County earthquake victims have until Nov. 1 to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance after the Kona quake’s major disaster declaration. Energy costs hit consumers: Labor Day gas prices are pushing toward record highs, with Hawaii among the highest-priced states nationwide as Middle East conflict and fuel supply disruptions keep pressure on. Local real estate & preservation: Honolulu’s Chinatown Wo Fat Building sold for $2M; new owners plan renovations, residential units and ground-floor retail plus a museum. Federal policy fight over seabed mining: A House Rules Committee move blocks a bid to exclude seabed mining from FAST-41 expedited permitting, keeping deep-sea mining eligible for faster federal review. Community support: The Salvation Army is asking for donations to replenish Hawaiʻi Island food pantries amid rising demand tied to recent storms. Workforce & compliance: Maui Chamber sets an employment law seminar Sept. 11 covering wage rules, leave, contractors, AI, equal pay and EEO updates.
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