AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCoral Reef Economy: A new UH-led study warns Leeward Maui could face the earliest, most severe coral reef recreation losses, with Hawaii residents potentially losing $1.8B–$3B in reef-related recreation value by 2100, hitting lower-income communities hardest. RIMPAC Boost: RIMPAC 2026 is projected to bring a record economic lift to Hawaii, with 30,000+ visitors and about $50M in direct spending tied to port services, fuel, logistics, transportation, and supplies. Road & Construction: Honolulu will start four months of storm-damage repairs on Tantalus Drive (Kona Low), adding a contra-flow lane and a retaining-wall project to restore full access. Lahaina Recovery Retail: Maui County and the Hawaiian Council unveiled ‘Ulu o Lele, an interim Front Street outdoor marketplace with 17 retail units, food trucks, and nightly entertainment aimed at bringing back wildfire-impacted businesses. West Hawaiʻi Agriculture Rules: State officials reminded CRB host-material handlers in West Hawaiʻi to get a compliance agreement after training, or face penalties up to $10,000. Workforce Housing: Queen’s Health Systems plans its first employee housing—150 below-market units—on the Kona hospital campus to ease hiring and retention pressures. Tourism & Travel Deals: Alaska Airlines launched a Global Getaways award sale to Hawaii starting at 11,500 points one-way (book by July 4). Local Culture: The 110-year Makawao Stampede is underway with 220 contestants and events including Poʻo Wai U, keeping Maui’s paniolo tradition thriving.
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