AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHurricane & Flood Watch: Kauai faced a Flood Advisory until 1:00am Friday and a Flash Flood Warning for the north until 1:45am, with heavy rain rates reported; officials urged people to avoid streams and low-lying areas. Homeless Youth Housing: A Makiki seven-unit building is being renovated with $500,000 to house and train homeless teens and young adults aging out of foster care, targeting completion by Christmas Day. Local Justice & Public Safety: Hilo Circuit Judge sentenced former Waiakea basketball coach Alika Smith to four years’ probation and ordered treatment for gambling addiction after theft-related charges. State Legal Fight: Hawaii plans to appeal a $500,000+ jury award to former HTA executive Isaac Choy, who alleged retaliation for whistleblowing. Energy Planning: Hawaii County is reviewing a bill that would define and potentially restrict AI data centers before a County Council vote. Defense & Diplomacy: Taiwan received the first two of 66 new F-16V Block 70 jets, delivered via Hawaii and Guam, as tensions with China continue. Community Events: Police and HI-PAL host a free Youth Car Show Saturday at Hilo Drag Strip for keiki 17 and younger.
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