AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWorkforce Housing: Mililani’s first teacher workforce housing project, Kumelewai Hale (95 units), cleared its final environmental assessment; permits are next, with construction targeted for 2027 and move-in in 2030. Clean Energy Policy: Gov. Josh Green issued an executive order preserving Hawaii’s 2026 solar tax credit changes from Act 24, aiming to protect projects already planned while the 2027 rules take shape. Emergency Management Leadership: Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency leadership shifts July 1, with David Lopez taking over day-to-day operations as Administrator James Barros steps down. Tourism & Ports: Honolulu Harbor updates include ongoing construction and dredging work supporting both cruise and cargo operations, while a cruise consultant says 2026 is shaping up strongly for Hawaiʻi’s cruise industry. Food Safety: Azuma Foods recalled Tako Wasabi seasoned octopus (may contain undeclared fish), with distribution including Hawaii. Agriculture & Biosecurity: Maui continues rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death prevention efforts with a new beetle repellent tool on Kauaʻi, and Maui CRB monitoring found three dead adult coconut rhinoceros beetles in Waikapū. Logistics Disruptions: Young Brothers adjusted Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi cargo schedules after swells and tug repairs, adding a one-time sailing June 13 and special gate hours June 15. Public Health/Workforce Compliance: SBA is expanding audits of economically disadvantaged contracting programs, now including women-owned small business verification.
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