AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHurricane Watch: Tropical Storm Lowell is now in the Central Pacific and expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Monday night or Tuesday, with forecasts showing it passing south of the Big Island and later affecting Maui County; officials say it’s not an immediate threat but residents and businesses should review preparedness plans. Aviation & Accessibility: American Airlines will pay $200,000 to settle a disability discrimination case after an employee with cortical blindness was allegedly denied reasonable accommodation and kept on unpaid leave for years; the settlement also requires changes to reservation software accessibility processes. Local Health Spending: Medicaid billing for Durable Medical Equipment in Ewa Beach jumped to $20,777 in 2024 (up 89.1% from 2023), highlighting shifting public health care spending at the community level. Airline Network Shifts: WestJet cut 27 U.S. routes in its 2026-27 schedule compared with earlier service, including ending scheduled Lihue service from Vancouver. Defense Contracting: Cayuse Native Hawaiian Veterans LLC won a spot on a $249M Navy ship-repair contract vehicle for work in Guam, positioning the tribally owned firm for future bids. Sports Business: Hawaii’s football opener vs. Stanford ended 37-27 as the Rainbow Warriors rallied late, while national NFL roster moves and legal headlines continue to shape team decisions.
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