AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHawaiʻi Leadership: Hawaiʻi Community College Chancellor Susan Kazama announced her retirement July 31 after four decades with the UH system, with an interim chancellor expected to be named soon. Local Business & Supply: Matcha shops across Oʻahu are feeling higher costs and tighter supply as global demand strains Japanese producers, with some prices up 40–50%. Tourism & Access: Waimea Valley’s visitor traffic is down 25–30% this spring as Kona-low storm impacts and road restrictions keep travelers away. Food Safety Enforcement: Hilo’s roadside “honor system” food stands are drawing scrutiny; DOH issued cease-and-desist orders in most April inspections. Housing/Short-Term Rentals: Hawaiʻi County planning deferred a bill over vacation rental rules after pushback from farmstays, with enforcement and zoning changes still in play. Energy/Policy: Honolulu’s sewer bill credit program (CARES) is requiring tax returns to verify eligibility, while H-HEAP energy credits are open for qualifying HECO customers. Regional Shock: A 7.8 quake hit the southern Philippines, triggering tsunami warnings for nearby coasts; no threat to Hawaiʻi reported.
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