AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHurricane Lowell Response: Verizon is waiving Kaua‘i call/text/data charges through Sept. 14 and pre-staging backup generators, satellite messaging, and equipment with HIEMA and power partners as Major Hurricane Lowell nears the islands. Energy & Costs: AAA says Labor Day gasoline is on track to break records, with Hawaii among the highest-priced states around $5.40 a gallon, driven by Middle East-related fuel supply pressures. Land & Agriculture Funding: DLNR is accepting applications for FY2027 Legacy Land Conservation Program land acquisition grants, continuing its push to protect ʻāina with state Land Conservation Fund support. Disaster Aid Deadline: Hawaiʻi County earthquake victims have until Nov. 1 to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance tied to the May Kona quake. Seabed Mining Policy: A House Rules Committee move rejected a bid to block seabed mining from FAST-41 expedited review, keeping deep-sea mining eligible for faster federal permitting. Local Infrastructure & Housing: Young Brothers named new leadership for external affairs and marketing, while Honolulu’s Chinatown Wo Fat Building sold for $2M with plans for residences, retail, and a building-history museum.
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