AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHurricane Lala Recovery (Hawaiʻi Island): Gov. Josh Green and Mayor Kimo Alameda toured Kaʻū after flooding hit harder than wind, with officials warning of weeks-long recovery in remote areas as power and water strain local operations. Utilities & Infrastructure: Hawaiian Electric reported about 117,000 customers without power, with mainland utility reinforcements coming; meanwhile the Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply said backup power can’t fully replicate normal pumping, driving shortages in parts of North Kona and other communities. Roads, Waste & Permitting: Highway 11 access toward Hilo reopened for emergency vehicles as crews clear debris, while Honolulu reopened convenience centers, transfer stations, and the Waimānalo landfill; the city also waived certain permit fees and allowed limited emergency repairs to start sooner. Local Business Support: DBEDT will sponsor the Made in Hawaiʻi Festival’s Hawaiʻi Made Pavilion, featuring 28 early-stage and food entrepreneurs. Manufacturing & Industry: Construction Management Inspection expanded its HawaiiBuildingExpert.com resource center for building safety and maintenance planning. Public Safety & Policy: Honolulu is considering fines and jail for people using shopping carts outside store premises, reigniting debate over criminalizing homelessness.
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