AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMaui Policy: Election results could shift the County Council toward stronger community-led land and water stewardship, with taro farmer Bobby Pahia among the incoming members. Kauaʻi Investment: Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg say they have committed more than $100 million to local causes over a decade, including housing, food production, education and job training. Transportation: Kahului Harbor is set to receive $40.1 million for cargo expansion, while Alaska Airlines is cutting 46 Hawaiʻi positions, including one at Kahului Airport; eight employees were offered other roles. Housing: The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands has awarded more than 800 residential project leases on Kauaʻi. Agriculture: Hawaiʻi is offering emergency grants to farmers and ranchers hit by recent disasters; meanwhile, little fire ants have turned up in bananas at a Hawaiʻi ranch. Energy: DHHL is exploring geothermal opportunities, and the state utility regulator is collecting public feedback on Hawaiian Electric’s reliability. Health Care: A feasibility study identified a Volcano site for a proposed clinic with primary and urgent care, pharmacy services, and 12 exam and procedure rooms.
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