AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHawai‘i Housing & Integrity: A former Hawaii County housing official, Alan Scott Rudo, was sentenced to 46 months for taking bribes tied to more than $11 million in affordable housing agreements—agreements that promised units but left none built. Local Economy & Tourism: Visitor spending in Hawai‘i rose 4.8% in April even as arrivals dipped slightly, pointing to steadier dollars per trip. Disaster Recovery & Water: Kona coffee farms are facing a water crisis after the May earthquake destroyed catchment tanks, leaving growers scrambling for supply. Business & Community: Big Island Climbing in Hilo marked five years, bringing rope-free bouldering to East Hawai‘i and building a local climbing community. Energy Costs: A new national map shows where residential electricity prices jumped most, with grid investment and demand pressures driving fast-rising household bills in parts of the U.S. Aviation & Safety: NBAA’s Q1 2026 bizav accident analysis flags stabilized-approach discipline and ramp/runway vigilance as key safety focus areas.
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