AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCounty Homeless Policy: Hawaii County Council finance committee backed extending the Big Island’s Homeless and Housing Fund through 2029, keeping at least $9M a year from property taxes flowing to local non-profits as the current program was set to expire in 2027. Local Governance: Hawaii County’s vacation rental overhaul (Bill 147) again stalled—planning committee deferred the measure to Oct. 6, leaving rules for hosted vs. unhosted short-term rentals still murky. Public Safety & Environment: DLNR is investigating the dumping of about seven dead juvenile hammerhead sharks near the Hawaii Kai bridge; officials say capturing sharks is generally illegal and are urging tips. Education Accountability: A former Lahainaluna principal, Jeri Dean, pleaded not guilty to felony theft, fraud, and official misconduct tied to alleged salary deception while on paid administrative leave. Aviation & Travel: Alaska-branded Boeing 737s will add daily interisland capacity between Honolulu and Kahului as Hawaiian retires its 717 fleet by 2028. Defense & Military: U.S. Army imagery shows air-mobile M119 105mm artillery raids using UH-60 Black Hawks at Schofield Barracks, highlighting rapid insertion and repositioning for Indo-Pacific operations.
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