AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism & Retail: Hawaii’s visitor industry lost momentum in August as arrivals fell 5.6% to 772,039, spending dropped 9.7% to $1.59B, and average stays shrank to 7.55 days—storms and hurricane threats added pressure to an already-softening market. Energy & EVs: Hawaiian Electric says EV charging grew in the first half of 2026, with commercial charging electricity use more than doubling and fast-charging sites up 20%, as more drivers look for reliable public charging. Disaster Recovery (Kaua‘i): Kaua‘i is still waiting on federal disaster relief after Hurricane Lowell; officials say additional paperwork and preliminary damage assessments were submitted, with estimated damage around $112M. Local Construction/Retail: Foodland Dillingham redevelopment is drawing excitement in Kalihi, but residents are raising traffic and pedestrian-safety concerns as the new store is slated to open in Feb. 2028. Agriculture: The state announced a one-time reimbursement covering 75% of approved Coffee Berry Borer and Coffee Leaf Rust products, with applications opening Oct. 1. Environment (O‘ahu): Volunteers with the Coqui Frog Task Force have hand-captured nearly 4,000 invasive coqui frogs and are urging more help to slow spread.
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