AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMaui Wildfire Fallout: Survivors of the 2023 Maui fires are starting to receive first settlement award notices tied to the $4 billion global settlement, but attorneys stress the notices aren’t actual payments and survivors must respond to accept or reject offers. Oʻahu Water Theft: The Honolulu Board of Water Supply says thieves are targeting temporary water meters, with illegal removals rising—officials warn the thefts could also mean unauthorized water diversion. Maui Tax Fight: A Maui Council panel rejected a charter amendment that would have set aside 20% of the transient accommodations tax for climate initiatives, effectively killing the proposal ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Local Health Alert: Hawaiʻi DOH reports a travel-related dengue case on Oʻahu involving a visitor; officials say the risk of local spread is low and urge residents to eliminate standing water. Military & Governance: The 9th Mission Support Command held a Change of Command at Fort Shafter Flats, and the Pentagon restored the U.S. Pacific Command name after removing “Indo.” Community & Housing: Honolulu will add perimeter fencing to Makiki and Ala Wai community gardens to curb vandalism and theft, while James Campbell Company completed its West Oʻahu multifamily purchase of The Element near UH-West Oʻahu. Aviation & Tourism: Hawaii Hotel & Restaurant Show returns to Blaisdell Center, and Hawaiian Airlines ends free in-flight meals on most transpacific routes starting July 1.
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