AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLand and Development: DHHL is considering a 146-acre business park in Pana‘ewa, with commercial, retail and industrial lots intended to generate revenue for Native Hawaiian homesteading. Public Spending: A state audit found more than $13.7 million in kauhale housing payments unauthorized, unsupported or questionable, citing weak controls as the initiative rapidly expanded. Construction and Housing: Honolulu’s City Council approved the Ala Moana project, including a 38-story hotel, a 17-story residential tower and 69 affordable rentals; the deal also requires 38 affordable units elsewhere. Environment: Hawai‘i reached a settlement worth up to $45 million with Monsanto and affiliates over alleged PCB contamination of waterways and natural resources. Energy and Food Services: Puna Geothermal Venture plans new wells to boost output, while Flying Food Group has opened an inflight catering facility on Maui. Agriculture: Hawai‘i’s new biosecurity academy is training inspectors to help protect the islands from invasive pests.
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