AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWater and Utilities: A Maui resort operator has sued Maui Land & Pineapple, alleging water charges were improperly inflated as supply cuts disrupted golf operations and contributed to the loss of a PGA event. On the Big Island, the PUC will hear customer concerns about continued water-service disruptions in Punaluʻu after Hurricane Lala. Shipping and Shipbuilding: Matson christened the first of three new Aloha-class containerships, part of a roughly $1 billion investment; the LNG-ready Makua is due for delivery in 2027. Honolulu-based PacMar also completed Navy testing of its autonomous vessel Atlas, qualifying for the next stage of the unmanned-ship program. Energy: Hawaiʻi is inviting island and coastal communities to apply for federal technical help with energy resilience projects, including generation and storage planning. Infrastructure and Housing: State and county leaders are backing a ballot measure to authorize RISE bonds for housing-related roads, water and sewer systems, repaid with revenue from new development. Separately, a $156 million East Kapolei elementary school is planned to meet growth in the Hoʻopili area. Business Partnerships: Hawaiʻi leaders in Japan are exploring technology ties, including wearable-sensor apparel that could pair local design with advanced manufacturing.
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