AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCity Budget Fight: Honolulu City Council approved a controversial $5B budget that cuts the Office of Economic Revitalization, with Mayor Rick Blangiardi signaling he intends to veto. Waste & Infrastructure: The council budget also omits funding for a proposed new West Oahu landfill at Makaiwa Hills, pushing Oahu toward an “ending landfills” task force review. Workforce & Training: Hawaiʻi Community College and UH Maui College launched an Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Specialist Certificate to build skills for cesspool conversions. Higher Ed Leadership: UH Board of Regents named Vassilis Syrmos as the next chancellor of UH Manoa. Public Safety & Fraud: An FBI warning says AI is making scams harder to spot, with Hawaii seeing sharp fraud losses. Local Business Growth: L&L Hawaiian Barbecue opened its 10th Texas location, extending the Hawaiʻi-based chain further into the mainland. Energy & Costs: Gas prices stayed volatile, with Maui County’s lowest reported premium at $5.39 in the week ending May 30. Maritime/Defense: A major Pacific exercise buildup continues, including NAVFAC Southwest and NAVFAC Hawaiʻi earning top military construction performance awards.
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