AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHawaii Politics & Elections: Gov. Josh Green cruised to the Democratic primary win and will run again Nov. 3 with Kauai Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami as his lieutenant governor running mate. In Congress, Rep. Ed Case held off challenger state Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole, while Jill Tokuda also advanced. OHA & Local Governance: Office of Hawaiian Affairs at-large trustee races narrowed to six for the general election, with incumbents leading; meanwhile, Honolulu City Council District 4 is headed to November as Trevor Ozawa leads but Tommy Waters’ disqualification keeps the seat in play. County Policy: Hawaii County lawmakers weighed a proposal to create a new tax class for hosted short-term rentals (a “bed and breakfast” category) to give primary-residence hosts a different rate. Business & Regulation: The state Department of Health issued notices of violation and fines to Island Smoke and Vape for allegedly refusing lawful inspections. Aviation & Consumer Travel: A former flight attendant pleaded guilty in a scheme to defraud major airlines by posing as a pilot to obtain free discounted “Non Rev” flights.
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