AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHurricane Nolo Update: Hurricane Nolo continues moving west well south of the islands, but Hawaii County is still dealing with heavy rain, flooding in Puna/Kaʻū and strong winds; shelters remain open and parts of Highway 11 are closed, while high-wind and high-surf warnings keep pressure on travel and power reliability. Energy & Wildfire Risk: Hawaiian Electric says it’s monitoring wind and dry conditions and has deenergized lines in the Olowalu brushfire area on Maui, with about 740 customers preparing for overnight outages; a Public Safety Power Shutoff watch is in place. Local Services: On Oʻahu, Honolulu’s free Household Hazardous Waste drop-off event is fully booked for Nov. 7, with no additional dates scheduled until 2027 “TBD,” highlighting a capacity gap for residents trying to dispose of toxic materials safely. Housing Finance Vote: A statewide constitutional amendment on Nov. 3 would let counties issue housing infrastructure growth bonds; editorial support argues it can lower the cost and complexity of building roads and utilities for new housing. Healthcare Oversight Debate: HMSA and Hawai‘i Pacific Health’s proposed One Health Hawai‘i plan faces scrutiny over how vertical integration could affect premiums, referrals, authorizations and hospital stability. Politics & Community: West Oʻahu Senate candidates Bob McDermott and Markus Owens offer sharply different priorities, from traffic/crime to election security and broader partisan themes. Tourism Platform: A new World Tourism Day website launches with a global events directory and stories to connect tourism organizations and local events worldwide.
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