AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 minutes agoHurricane Lala Aftermath: The storm skirted Hawaii’s Big Island as a Category 1 system, but recovery is underway with widespread damage, road closures, and major power outages—HECO reported about 178,400 customers without electricity Sunday afternoon, with rural areas facing weeks-long restoration in some spots. Local Government Closures: Gov. Josh Green and county mayors ordered state offices, public schools, and state courthouses closed Monday, Aug. 17, while Honolulu and other county services will shut down except for essential disaster-response staff. County Response (Maui): Upcountry Maui residents facing extended outages can use a charging-station shelter with WiFi at Eddie Tam Memorial Center starting 7 p.m. Sunday. Environment & Wildlife: DLNR’s proposed cat-management rule changes are sparking debate, while advocates say Hawaii County’s CRB enforcement push is still falling short on the state level. Energy & Science: Hawaiian Electric says nearly 3,500 rooftop solar systems were added statewide in the first half of 2026, and a Hawaii student’s coconut-husk fungi project may help break down microplastics. Politics & Elections: Federal “illegal voting” cases in Hawaiʻi have emerged from two Maui noncitizen voting allegations, and a new analysis finds PAC spending often translates into primary wins.
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