AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHurricane Lala Recovery: Hawaiian Electric says a few hundred Big Island customers still can’t be restored because crews can’t safely access equipment, even as water service is being incrementally expanded by the County Department of Water Supply and parts of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reopen as repairs progress. Local Planning & Housing: Maui’s Mākena Mauka development moves forward after density was cut by about 27% amid public pushback, with the project now targeting 652 homes (543 market-rate, 109 workforce) plus golf and support facilities. Community Development: Hilo residents are shaping a long-term master plan for the Waiākea Peninsula around Banyan Drive, with the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority collecting ideas for what redevelopment should look like over 20–30 years. Deep-Sea Mining Watch: NOAA opened a 60-day public comment period for a deep-sea mining project in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, setting up a virtual hearing and future environmental review steps. Business & Travel: Airlines are tightening premium-cabin perks and restrictions, with lie-flat buyers facing more “unbundled” benefits and fewer loyalty upgrades. Sports Business: NCAA jersey-patch deals are now allowed, opening a new revenue stream for schools as corporate logos move onto uniforms and gear.
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