AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMaui Recovery: A court ruling limits attorney fees in Maui wildfire settlement claims, aiming to push more money directly to survivors and families; the governor says the decision supports the “survivor-first” approach behind the One ʻOhana Fund, which has already paid out more than $111.5 million to 79 claimants. Local Governance: Hawaii County Council approved General Plan 2045 (Bill 66) in a 5-3 vote despite fierce opposition, sending the plan to Mayor Kimo Alameda, who says he won’t sign or veto but has reservations about it being too prescriptive. Public Safety: Honolulu police continue charging suspects in the Waialee Beach assault case after a viral attack left a man and a teen seriously injured; the latest arrests bring the total to seven suspects charged. Road Safety & Health: A Moanalua Freeway multi-car crash killed one person and sent five others to the hospital, while a separate report highlights Hawaii’s construction boom early this year—over $2 billion in spending in the first quarter, with Oahu leading and housing construction down year over year. Community & Sports: Joshua Walker was named UH women’s volleyball head coach, returning to Hawaii after championship experience as a UH men’s assistant and recent coaching at Baylor.
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