AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEarthquake Update: A strong magnitude-6.0 quake hit West Hawaiʻi near Mauna Loa late Friday, with many residents across the islands reporting shaking and some light-to-moderate damage possible—Hawaiian Electric reported limited outages early Saturday, including dozens of customers near Hoʻokena and a smaller number near Hōnaunau. Volcano Watch: The quake landed as scientists keep a close eye on nearby volcanic activity, with Kīlauea still in an active monitoring phase. Public Safety/Policy: Reps. Ed Case and Jill Tokuda introduced a bill to crack down on illegal fireworks trafficking by targeting money laundering tied to interstate operations. Local Spotlight: Maui football standout Kaholi Krau committed to Utah State University. Power Grid Hardening: Hawaiian Electric is replacing wooden poles in Lahaina with sturdier materials as part of wildfire-risk reduction, with more limited underground plans in the works. National Politics: Tulsi Gabbard resigned as U.S. Director of National Intelligence, citing her husband’s rare bone cancer.
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