AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAirline and Shipping: Hawaiian Airlines plans to cut 13 nonunion jobs as part of its Alaska merger, while Matson christened the Makua, the first of three new ships in a $1 billion fleet investment to boost capacity and reliability. Agriculture: Dole will stop coffee farming on Oahu and lay off nine workers as it seeks a buyer for its 154-acre Waialua farm, shifting focus to pineapple. On Maui, Mahi Pono plans to expand avocado production. Tourism: Holiday hotel bookings are running about 15% behind last year’s pace, with high travel costs weighing on demand into early 2027. Cost of Living: A statewide survey found 46% of residents considered leaving Hawaii in the past year; 37% cited living costs. Housing and Recovery: A council committee declined to recommend zoning approval for a Waikoloa project with nearly 700 homes. SBA disaster loans are also available to eligible nonprofits hit by Hurricane Lowell.
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