AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNew nonstop flights: Southwest Airlines launched the first regularly scheduled Hilo–Las Vegas service, with flights operating Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays—good news for East Hawaiʻi travelers heading to the “Ninth Island.” Local infrastructure: Honolulu will rehabilitate the Numana Road Bridge over Kalihi Stream starting Aug. 17, with lane changes and a full closure expected later in the project. Marine economy: Hawaiʻi signed S.B. 2907 to create an Office of Marine Affairs and a governing board to coordinate marine policy, support recreational boating, and boost the state’s “blue economy.” Marine protection & culture: A Honolulu Museum of Art leadership change puts David Odo at the helm starting Sept. 1, with a focus on centering Hawaiʻi’s Native cultural heritage. Health watch for travelers: The cyclosporiasis outbreak has reached 47 states and nearly 23,000 cases nationwide, with Nevada reporting no local exposure tied to contaminated products so far. Community events: Mākena Golf & Beach Club hosted family-friendly pickleball and a pollinator-and-wellbeing event celebrating native plants and local land trusts. Housing & tourism policy: A Maui Council panel paused hotel rezoning measures after hours of testimony, keeping apartment-to-hotel zoning changes in limbo.
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