AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHurricane Lowell Recovery: Kauai marked 34 years since Iniki as crews from across Hawaiʻi helped restore power, clear roads, and assess damage; officials say Lowell left two deaths on Kauai and widespread outages. Tourism Disruption: The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority urged travelers with near-term Kauai plans to reschedule or shift islands, while lodging leaders pushed back if rooms are open. Food Assistance: USDA approved automatic replacement SNAP benefits for Kauaʻi households hit by Lowell, using a waiver to replace 60% without individual reporting. Local Infrastructure: Oʻahu’s Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor recreational parking lot reopened at 2 p.m. after Lowell debris and asphalt repairs. Workforce & Industry: Mililani High School opened a Pentagon-funded MEERA engineering and manufacturing lab with 3D printers and blueprint training. Defense Hiring: NAVFAC Pacific held a job fair to recruit engineers, construction managers, and contract specialists. Public Safety: DOJ sued Hawaii over in-state tuition and aid for immigrants, alleging conflicts with federal law. Crime: A Honolulu man was sentenced to 10 years for a fentanyl/meth trafficking conspiracy. Marine Energy: NLR and UH deployed a wave-energy device off Oʻahu to share data for commercialization.
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