AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHurricane Lala Aftermath: Honolulu moved into full cleanup and recovery as Tropical Storm Lala pulled away, with no new weather alerts for Oahu but continued hazards from saturated ground, downed lines, and localized flooding; the Board of Water Supply urged essential water use while pumping was affected by outages. Big Island Damage: Hilo and nearby communities reported flooding, toppled trees onto power lines, and thousands still without electricity as Lala’s rare hurricane-strength pass left major destruction. Travel Disruptions: Airlines and airports kept adjusting—Seattle-Tacoma saw delays/cancellations tied to Hawaii recovery, and Hawaiian Airlines/Alaska cancellations were reported during the storm period. State Government: The Hawaii Insurance Division issued Memorandum 2026-6A clarifying how it will judge public adjuster compensation as “unreasonable” under state law. Local Honors: Plans are set for mid-September Honolulu services honoring former Gov. George R. Ariyoshi, including a lie-in-state and state service. Policy & Courts: A bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began opening statements in a federal trial against Meta over alleged addictive features harming children. Energy Costs: AAA reported record mid-August gas prices, with Hawaii and California nearing or exceeding $5.40 a gallon amid ongoing global shipping disruption.
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