AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLocal Design & Retail: Honolulu kicked off a four-day celebration of Pacific designers, artists, and industry leaders at Kaimana Beach Hotel, with runway events, talks, and shopping through Sunday. Coastal Resilience: Hawaii DOT is testing a hybrid reef “living breakwater” at Kalaeloa to protect coastal highways from erosion and rising seas, using engineered porous concrete plus living coral to cut wave energy and boost marine habitat. Consumer Protection / Finance: A multistate settlement reached with Credit Acceptance Corporation over predatory subprime auto lending totals about $694 million, with cash and debt relief and limits on harmful practices. Health Care Costs: Trump announced $500 ACA “Obamacare” refunds for nearly 1 million people in 30 states using the federal exchange, including Hawaii, tied to alleged federal user-fee overcharges. Local Business Circular Economy: In Wahiawa, Bizia Surf & Coffee Bar turns invasive albizia into building materials and surf products, aiming to create a local economy around a costly environmental problem. Scams Watch: Kapolei ranked among Hawaii’s top scam-report cities in August, with phishing the most common reported method. Aviation & Infrastructure: Southwest plans its first airport lounges, including Honolulu, starting late 2027. Education & Workforce: Maui College Fair at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center brings 60+ colleges to help students plan after high school.
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