AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTropical Storm Moke: Hawaii Island is getting heavy rain and gusty winds after Hurricane Lala, with officials warning of continued flood risk and power-restoration delays; Moke has weakened to a tropical depression but still threatens through Monday. Power & recovery: Hawaiian Electric reports power restored to about 3,200 customers on Hawaiʻi Island, with thousands still in the dark as crews work hardest-hit areas. Local courts: Honolulu’s City Council term-limit fight over Chair Tommy Waters heads to the Hawaii Supreme Court, with voters saying the process left them disenfranchised. Economy: Hawaii’s unemployment rate rose to 2.7% in July, the highest since late 2024, signaling a cooling labor market. UH research: UH secured $647.3 million in extramural funding for FY2026, its second-highest total on record. Public safety & community: A letter urges hikers to pay rescue fees and fines, while another calls for community-first leadership. Investigations & health: Civil Beat is launching a new series on meth in Hawaiʻi, tied to a UH study showing many overdose deaths involved ice. Environment: A call urges the state to keep native reef fish on Hawaii reefs, opposing commercial aquarium collection.
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