AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPearl Harbor Controversy: Emails say FBI Director Kash Patel took a “VIP snorkel” around the USS Arizona memorial—an access that’s normally off-limits—sparking outrage from veterans and renewed scrutiny of how the trip was handled. Wildlife Enforcement: A Seattle man accused of throwing a rock at endangered Hawaiian monk seal “Lani” faces federal charges; his attorney says he didn’t intend harm and didn’t know it was endangered. Energy & Rates: Hawaiian Electric is seeking proposals for a dispatchable renewable project on Lanai—solar plus storage—targeting service by December 2030, with new community outreach and benefit requirements. Maui Economy: UHERO says wildfire settlement payments will boost Maui household income in 2026, but not enough to fully offset rising costs. Local Governance: Hawaiian Paradise Park’s mailbox park plan was moved after iwi kūpuna were found at the original site. Hurricane Watch: Forecasts flag a potentially active Eastern Pacific season as El Niño develops.
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