AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSevere Weather: A flood watch covers all islands, with heavy rain expected through Wednesday. Honolulu officials urge construction crews to secure sites and protect storm drains. Healthcare: UH Hilo is expanding nursing enrollment to help ease the state’s shortage, with plans to grow from 30 students two years ago to 50 next year. A new direct-entry pathway offers qualified Hawaiʻi high school graduates a reserved seat. Lahaina Recovery: Maui County Council gave initial approval to add an investigator focused on suspected contractor fraud tied to the 2023 wildfires. Local Food: Hawaiʻi Island schools have served nearly 8,000 pounds of Parker Ranch beef, with similar farm-to-school partnerships being explored on Maui and Kauaʻi. Travel: Hawaiian Airlines has begun building a nearly 13,000-square-foot premium lounge at Honolulu’s airport, planned to open in 2028. Tourism: Resident support for tourism has fallen close to a record low, according to a new Hawaiʻi survey.
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