AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAir Travel: Hawaii flights resumed after the FAA’s nationwide ground stop, but Alaska Air Group reported more than 400 cancellations and warned recovery would take time, adding pressure to the visitor industry. Factory-Built Housing: Hawaii developers are moving toward factory-built homes to cut costs and construction time. Dowling says homes in a Maui Hawaiian Home Lands project could cost buyers $45,000 less and be completed four months sooner. Affordable Rentals: Honolulu’s Bill 7 has produced 224 apartments, with 776 more approved; UHERO says high construction and borrowing costs and permit delays are holding back progress, as the city considers a new approach under Bill 18. Fuel Supply: U.S. Rep. Ed Case supports extending the Jones Act waiver through Feb. 14, saying it could help protect Hawaii’s fuel supply and limit shipping disruptions. Local Business: A Punalu‘u lei stand’s future is now in court, as its longtime operator disputes the landowner’s claim to the site. Health Care Investment: Hilo Benioff Medical Center’s $100 million expansion is advancing, with completion expected by summer 2027.
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