AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEconomic Outlook: UHERO warns Hawaiʻi’s economy is stagnating, with job losses forecast this year as high energy costs, affordability pressures and storm damage weigh on growth; a recovery is projected for 2027, but remains uncertain. Disaster Recovery: Federal disaster declarations will cover 75% of eligible public recovery costs after Hurricanes Lala and Lowell, helping communities across Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, Maui and Kauaʻi. Energy Costs: Hawaiʻi had the nation’s highest diesel price in late July, at $6.94 a gallon, adding pressure to shipping costs and schedules. Hawaiian Electric is also seeking approval for a 20-megawatt Maui solar farm expected to serve 10,000 homes. Public Spending: A state audit questioned more than $13.7 million in spending on the kauhale housing initiative, citing unauthorized and questionable expenses. Development: Honolulu’s City Council advanced a tower project at Ala Moana Center. Duncan MacNaughton, the developer behind projects including Park Lane Ala Moana and Kapolei Commons, died at 82 after helping shape Hawaiʻi’s commercial and residential landscape.
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