AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTourism & Local Relief: A new 90-day North Shore Huaka‘i shuttle pilot is set to launch Monday to help Haleiwa and Waialua businesses still struggling after March’s Kona-low storms and access problems, with the Hawaiian Council covering most of the $200,000 budget. Public Safety & Policy: Hawaii’s updated driver’s license design is rolling out to fix TSA scanning issues, with enhanced security features and a new look expected “soon,” though exact timing for appointments remains unclear. Business & Governance: A former Honolulu city employee was arrested over an alleged $800,000 Hawai‘i Foodbank purchase tied to claimed CARES Act reimbursement, raising questions about how pandemic funds were handled. Community & Economy: Hawaii’s America250 presence in Washington, D.C. includes a Smithsonian natural history exhibit featuring a lava rock for the state—an underwhelming pick for some residents, but a sign of how the islands are being marketed to visitors. Weather & Operations: Trade winds stay steady but humidity and rain chances rise into the workweek, with windward/mauka showers most likely. Local Culture: July 4 celebrations on the Big Island include a Kona marathon and Hilo Bay 5K ahead of fireworks on Hilo Bayfront and Ali‘i Drive.
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