AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety & Retail Compliance: Hawaiʻi DOH shut down Subway Kunia in Waipahu after refrigeration failed to keep TCS foods at safe cold-holding temps; the shop must stay closed until a follow-up inspection on July 21. Local Economy & Recovery: Maui says Lahaina’s Front Street will reopen to traffic Aug. 1, clearing the way for businesses to resume operations after wildfire debris removal, seawall/sidewalk repairs, and paving. Water & Infrastructure: USAG Hawaiʻi crews completed a major milestone repairing the deep well motor system for Area North, restoring production from underground wells supplying millions of gallons daily. Energy & Power Supply: JERA Americas filed an intent to build a $2B Longboard LNG power plant on Oʻahu, proposing a 500 MW generation option and offshore import terminal—drawing renewable-energy pushback. Water Quality & Environmental Health: A Hawaii Pacific University symposium questioned whether “genki balls” improve water quality; researchers reported no benefit and possible harm like lower dissolved oxygen. Housing Policy: Maui expanded ADU/ʻohana rules, allowing up to two accessory dwellings on qualifying residential lots countywide. Marine Conservation: Honolulu is considering resolutions to push for a state aquarium fishing ban, joining other counties in the long-running fight over extractive aquarium collection.
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