AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOHA Election: With the Nov. 3 election approaching, six candidates for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ at-large trustee seats shared their priorities with Hawaiʻi Public Radio. The top three vote-getters will win seats; voters will also choose trustees for Oʻahu and Maui. County Resilience: A Hawaiʻi County Council committee advanced a resolution urging sustained funding for vegetation management after Hurricane Lala knocked out power for more than 65,700 Hawaiian Electric customers. It now goes to the full council. State Government: Officials warn vendors about emails impersonating state agencies and seeking payments or sensitive information. One reported scam requested a $400 deposit; officials advise verifying requests through official channels. Public Health: Hawaiʻi and other West Coast states say the CDC took two months to respond to a request to validate a rapid, high-volume measles test, which state officials say could help labs prepare for outbreaks. Housing Policy: A Honolulu City Council panel advanced an affordable housing bill as the city revisits incentives to address housing costs.
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