AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHurricane Lowell: The storm is still battering Hawaii with strong winds, heavy rain, and dangerous surf, with Kauaʻi and Oʻahu seeing the worst of it as officials warn of flash flooding and mudslides. Power outages: Kauaʻi is reporting about 90% of customers without electricity, while Hawaiian Electric says roughly 21,000 Oʻahu customers are out, with restoration times pending damage assessments. Weather updates: The National Weather Service says Lowell is moving north and weakening, but flooding risk remains through Wednesday, and a tornado watch was issued as the storm passed near the western islands. Local impacts: City and county officials urged residents to stay vigilant and avoid unnecessary travel, while Kauaʻi crews begin damage assessments and cleanup. Health care expansion: In East Hawaiʻi, the Windward Planning Commission approved a use permit for the $90 million Keaʻau Benioff Health Center, aimed at easing pressure on Puna’s overburdened medical system. Education data: New federal figures show University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s six-year bachelor’s completion rate for White students was 55.6% for the 2018 cohort by 2024.
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